Teething Drops Relieve Pain Without The Mess

Teething infants are rarely fun to be around, but parents have no choice but to do their best in relieving the discomfort often associate with children when their baby teeth being to emerge from below the gum line. With the mess of many gels used by rubbing them on their gums or the frozen wet rag that can cause gum bruising if left in the freezer too long, many parents are switching to teething drops to help alleviate the pain.

Many of the homeopathic teething drops use all natural ingredients and are sold over the counter without regulation. Parents should carefully consider the ingredients they contain and their potential effect on their child. Certain teething drops contain chamomile, which is typically safe for use as a calming agent for adults as well as children. However, as a member of the daisy family it can cause problems for people with ragweed allergies. In infants it is unknown what they may be allergic to, but if either parent suffers from this type allergy, there is a good possibility the infant will also suffer.

Used in the small doses normally associated with teething drops, belladonna can be a beneficial ingredient. Often used in ophthalmology to dilate pupils, its use in teething remedies has been questioned due to its high toxicity. However, the dosage claimed to be in teething drops is considered too low to prevent any health risks. Regardless, since this and other over-the-counter homeopathic remedies are not under safety control, it will be wise to check with the pediatrician before using them.

One Type Does Not Fit All With Remedies

As with many medications, natural or otherwise, they do not always have the same effect or offer the same benefit to everyone. Each child is different and will respond to treatments differently. What works on one, may not work on another, even those from the same family. The same will be true with teething drops, and any other product designed to reduce the discomfort of teething. If one treatment does no provide the desired results, there are many others that may provide relief.

Many pediatricians claim that alcohol can help get through the teething process, but should only be used by the parents and never used to rub on an infant’s gums. The alcohol can have an adverse effect on the digestive tract if too much is inadvertently applied. Look for teething drops that have a specially shaped dropper to make applying the drops on the gums easy for both the parents and infant.