How much infant Motrin do you give your toddler during teething? - Page 2

[becoming]

On the very rare occasions that I've given Tylenol or Motrin (only in the case of very high fever or extreme pain/discomfort), I gave 1/2 of the recommended dose.

But Hyland's Teething Gel works great for us.

[Owachi]

Thanks for everyone's responses....I'm glad I checked and didn't give the 5ml of infants. But the Dr. started recommending it when ds was 9 months old so I assumed he was talking about infants. And I can give the left over infants motrin to dd, she is only 18 pounds. I've tried the teething tablets, they didn't seem to work too much but I haven't tried them in a while....so maybe I'll give them another shot....luckily only 4 teeth left each, which are all coming in now, then I'll get a break until the 2 yr molars......sleep will be nice again.

[onlyboys]

I'm sorry teething is so bad for you! We never seemed to notice teeth until time for canines! But even so, a nice cuddle, nursing and a warm bath would really remedy the situation.

Btw--my son ate an entire bottle of teething tablets, I frantically called Poison Control, and they told me it was perfectly okay. My son said they tasted yummy. I called Hyland's just to check and they said the same thing!

[forestrymom]

In general, we prefer motrin for teething...it last longer and doesn't have some of the side effects. Nothing really "worked" though, so we don't do much of anything : .

The Dr. Sears website always has great information and has dosing recommendations for both motrin and tylenol. And def. pay the extra (never understood why it cost more to buy something with less in it, but them not putting dye in it somehow costs them more and get the dye free!

Dr. Sears on tylenol dosing.
Dr. Sears on motrin dosing.

[*Amy*]

We use motrin for teething, and go by the dosage on the bottle for DD's weight. Just today, in fact. She is cutting her LAST. TOOTH. (Well, except for 2-year molars) and these canines have been hell. Nothing else works for us, and I've tried Teething Tabs every time she cuts a tooth. I understand the risks and I only give her 1 - 2 doses every 24 hours, but in my opinion, it's is not fair to just let her suffer as much as she does.

[lokismom]

Please be careful

My doctors always told me to give my children motrin for a fever or teething. It is the doctors job to tell you to medicate your child. I never felt completely kosher about this. Did you know motrin and tylenol (even the baby stuff) can cause damage to the liver and other organs. It is now on the bottles or at least was mandated to be over a year ago. I nursed my son and let him chew on frozen clean white wash clothes. I also gave him hylands for night time aches that wouldn't cease. I now have a new "hippy" doctor (yay for us hippies! ) and she never encourages giving motrin. She believes that the bosy will create a way to soothe itself for fevers and a mom can soothe her child without outside medications. I found that my sons bodily responses to teething and fevers seemed less severe when they were not given such things. In time even teething ceased to faze them; which is amazing because my oldest was a late teether and didn't break his first tooth until he was nearly 1.5 years old. (the gums are thicker and this hurts immensely) Though irritable at times his body adjusted so that it soothed the pain naturally. When a childs system becomes dependent on medications to ease what ails them their bodies stop trying to help themselves. Good luck with the teething it is one of the tough times of baby-toddler hood.

[mwright]

Originally Posted by lokismom

My doctors always told me to give my children motrin for a fever or teething. It is the doctors job to tell you to medicate your child. I never felt completely kosher about this. Did you know motrin and tylenol (even the baby stuff) can cause damage to the liver and other organs. It is now on the bottles or at least was mandated to be over a year ago. I nursed my son and let him chew on frozen clean white wash clothes. I also gave him hylands for night time aches that wouldn't cease. I now have a new "hippy" doctor (yay for us hippies! ) and she never encourages giving motrin. She believes that the bosy will create a way to soothe itself for fevers and a mom can soothe her child without outside medications. I found that my sons bodily responses to teething and fevers seemed less severe when they were not given such things. In time even teething ceased to faze them; which is amazing because my oldest was a late teether and didn't break his first tooth until he was nearly 1.5 years old. (the gums are thicker and this hurts immensely) Though irritable at times his body adjusted so that it soothed the pain naturally. When a childs system becomes dependent on medications to ease what ails them their bodies stop trying to help themselves. Good luck with the teething it is one of the tough times of baby-toddler hood.

I have to totally agree with you 100%!! I have never given my dd anything but Hylands teething tablets and she just pushed a molar through and I didn't even know it!! She has another molar trying to come up and she has been fine!!! She wants extra cuddles but no biggie!!

[sweetirishCT]

Just another vote for the teething tabs! I have rarely had to use ibuprofen, but if needed I only buy the dye-free.
Now I am just dreading the 2yr molars that haven't begun to pop through yet...

[BabyJay'sMom]

None! We use Hyland's Teething Tablets. I'm not a big fan of allopathic drugs for babies...or me for that matter!

[ABrez]

I didn't read all posts so sorry if this was already said. I would follow directions on the box before what the doctor told you. I do try Hylands first but sometimes that doesn't seem to help.

I truly struggle with this. Since DD can't talk (13months) I want to make sure I meet her pain needs. But I want to give her as little as possible. KWIM?

Good luck mama. Teething is a hard time to parent. :

[Swirly]

I think every child is different and am always bemused by those who adamantly refuse to give pain meds to their babies and think those of us who do on occasion are doing the wrong thing. I have a highly sensitive/high needs/spirited child who has always been a horrible sleeper. When she is in pain from illness or teething, she can go DAYS without any sleep at all, which is not good for her and is probably even worse for mom and dad, especially when we are all sick.

When in high teething state, she can and will scream for hours at night. Hyland's tablets and camelia drops won't help at that point, but work well during the day usually. 1.875 ml of infant's Motrin administered an hour before bedtime when I know she is at this point will allow everyone in the house to get our usual sleep (meaning she only wakes up 3-4 times, instead of staying up all night screaming).

I have friends whose children didn't even whimper while teething, ever - so every child has a different level of pain tolerance and sensitivity. High needs children will usually have little to no tolerance for any physical discomfort.

[NYCVeg]

Originally Posted by Swirly

I think every child is different and am always bemused by those who adamantly refuse to give pain meds to their babies and think those of us who do on occasion are doing the wrong thing. I have a highly sensitive/high needs/spirited child who has always been a horrible sleeper. When she is in pain from illness or teething, she can go DAYS without any sleep at all, which is not good for her and is probably even worse for mom and dad, especially when we are all sick.

When in high teething state, she can and will scream for hours at night. Hyland's tablets and camelia drops won't help at that point, but work well during the day usually. 1.875 ml of infant's Motrin administered an hour before bedtime when I know she is at this point will allow everyone in the house to get our usual sleep (meaning she only wakes up 3-4 times, instead of staying up all night screaming).

I have friends whose children didn't even whimper while teething, ever - so every child has a different level of pain tolerance and sensitivity. High needs children will usually have little to no tolerance for any physical discomfort.

No, I think that's completely fair. If dd was up all night screaming from teething, I might try a conventional medicine (though I would try Hyland's or other homeopathics first). She's always been a really easy teether. She just got 2 molars, and the only "problem" we had was that she slept a little less (skipped a few naps and pushed her bedtime back), but was otherwise a pretty happy camper. I really feel for babies and mamas for whom teething is a nightmare.

[Sydnee]

My third baby was a horrible teether. And yes, I've used Motrin or Tylenol. I always try homeopathic first, but when MY sleep is being comprised, I will use Tylenol. I can't afford to be tired during the day.

[SoulJourney]

Originally Posted by Sydnee

My third baby was a horrible teether. And yes, I've used Motrin or Tylenol. I always try homeopathic first, but when MY sleep is being comprised, I will use Tylenol. I can't afford to be tired during the day.

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My son was fine and did not need anything but Hyland's until his canines came in...what a NIGHTMARE! Now his two year molars are coming in and it's even WORSE. I am a single mama who works F/T (w/DS in tow) so sleep is very important to both of us!

[gingerstar]

Originally Posted by Swirly

I think every child is different and am always bemused by those who adamantly refuse to give pain meds to their babies and think those of us who do on occasion are doing the wrong thing. I have a highly sensitive/high needs/spirited child who has always been a horrible sleeper. When she is in pain from illness or teething, she can go DAYS without any sleep at all, which is not good for her and is probably even worse for mom and dad, especially when we are all sick.

When in high teething state, she can and will scream for hours at night. Hyland's tablets and camelia drops won't help at that point, but work well during the day usually. 1.875 ml of infant's Motrin administered an hour before bedtime when I know she is at this point will allow everyone in the house to get our usual sleep (meaning she only wakes up 3-4 times, instead of staying up all night screaming).

I have friends whose children didn't even whimper while teething, ever - so every child has a different level of pain tolerance and sensitivity. High needs children will usually have little to no tolerance for any physical discomfort.

I have to agree. Also with the pp who said her mom was not going to have more children because of teething... ME TOO!! My first is very high-needs, very sensitive, and I thought teething was going to be the death of us. I have never understood people who said, "oh, yes, the teeth just came through! No problem!"

Tylenol can cause liver toxicity at surprisingly low doses (12 grams/24 hours for an adult) and people have died - that is why they are required to have the black box warning. Motrin (and Advil - both ibuprofen) are hard on the stomach, and shouldn't be given on and empty stomach if you can help it. High doses are most likely to cause stomach irritation, but you aren't likely to die, like Tylenol. If you are ever unsure about any medication question ask your pharmacist. S/he knows far more about medication than any doctor.

I give motrin, usually at bedtime so she can fall asleep, but with molars, she will not nap with out it sometimes. It truly is something a mom has to watch her child and decide based on her child's needs.