Teething Question - Phoenix, AZ

please don't tie anything around his neck. choking could happen no matter what anyone says. my daughter when she was teething loved to chew on a leather coaster. it worked great for her. so when my son started teething i gave him one. one leather coaster lasted the whole time they were teething. and i still have them.
T.

Money is so dirty and deffinately a choking hazard. I put a damp wash cloth in the freezer for my son to chew and on he liked it.

I dont know that I would do that for the obvious reasons of choking/strangulation hazards. If he's having trouble with pain I would go with tried and true Baby Oragel, Hyland's teething tablets (which worked sooo well for both of my kids) or if those dont help or if he's having trouble sleeping then a little baby tylenol.

Oh sure, and then you can shove four-leaf clovers in his diaper to prevent rashes.

Whether it works or doesn't, it's not worth the choking (or ingesting it and having it logded in the intestines) risk! Teething is an important part of your child's tactile experience... not to be rushed! even though it's so difficult--a little infant ibuprofen on those really difficult days is a whole lot less risky than an invitation to choke to death on a dirty dime necklace-- good luck~! (It's an interesting suggestion-- I haven't heard much of that "white witch" kind of stuff about teething... and I sought all the advice I could find when I went through it!)

I've never heard of it and, like you, would be afraid of him choking. Teething rings are soft, plastic, and cool when you put them in the refrigerator first. I used them and occasionally a baby pain reliever.

Oh my goodness, that is one heck of a wives tail if I've ever heard it. My mom and Grams are full of these too. I wouldn't try it just because there are so many things unsafe about it! But it's sweet that she recommended it, I think that believing in it is why it works for them.

Anyway, what worked for my kiddos was Humphrey's #3 tablets. I get them at Walgreens, sometimes they are behind the counter and you have to ask for them. They are little,but if you're uncomfortable giving the little chewables to your baby, dissolve them in water first and then spoon feed them to him. They worked wonders with my oldest, but not as much for my youngest. Tylenol helps too. Just check for the appropriate dosage. Good Luck!

I had to chuckle. No, I have not heard of it and yes the 1st thing I thought of was him choking on the dime or strangling himself. I would try the standard methods, cold washcloth, teething toy, your shoulder, homeo[athic teething tablets, and when it is really unbearable, infant tylenol. Just curious, why does it matter what year the dime is from? I hate to be so pessimistic, but I would be a little on guard with some of her other techniques, just to be sure they are safe for your little guy.

I think you are better off investing in a 6 or so cooling teethers, keep them in the fridge and keep rotating them so they stay cool if he has a hard time. (On the side, best stick with the recognizable name brands. I never had an issue with any of them, but once I bought a cheap one at a big-box store that I threw away because the plastic reeked.)

If it gets really bad there are over the counter teething aids as well as homeopathic things to help him over the pain.

Good luck!
D.

Hi J.,

Please do not put a ribbon of any sort around your child's neck, it is too dangerous. I know a lot of people are not going to like what I am about to say but here goes. I used whiskey, that said let me tell you why it is not as bad as it sounds. I got one of those tiny bottles and when my child was in pain I would put my finger over the opening and turn it over and then back and then rub their gums with the tiny bit on my finger. It numbs the gums instantly and it does not harm them in any way. My oldest child is 21 and my youngest is 11. All of my children are very intelligent, so I know it did not harm them. Just to give you an example, my 19 yr old lives out on her own in California, she took the state exam a few months ago and got 100%, she got a job right away. Whatever you decide, good luck and God bless.

D.

Wow - that is one of the strangest things I've ever heard so I "Googled it" and found a couple articles/blogs in regards. It looks like a natural/folk remedy and the dime has to be pure silver (hard to find, old dime). I don't think it would work with my son and I would be too afraid to try it - I am sure he would find a way to pull the necklace off, swallow the dime, and wrap the ribbon around some body part and cut off circulation... oh wait, that could just be me being paranoid!!! LOL.

Good luck, if you try it, let us know how it works.

T.

OMG! No way! You don't ever tie anything around a baby's neck! Vodka will take away the pain too but would anyone give it to a baby, No Way! I can't believe she would ever suggest that. I actually would be concerned that my child in is her care when I'm not around. Try Highlands teething tablets. They work wonders and they won't strangle your baby.

I have rarely heard anything so redolent of ignorance and superstition. Please, please, please find a new babysitter! I would not feel safe leaving my child with someone who would actually (aside from a joke) suggest such a thing.

Hello J.,

That is definitely a choking hazard in more then one way. Do not tie anything around the neck of your child. I can say that the teething tablets have psychotropic drugs in them which is why they work so well so I refuse to use them. I used baby motrin when the teething got bad as it takes the swelling and the pain away for longer time then Tylenol does. I also cleaned my keys off daily and put them in the refrigerator to get them cold as he would not bite on anything else other then his hands. I was always right there when he used my keys for teething during the day and just seemed to sleep through the night, so I am very lucky with that.

D.

I'm all about alternative medicine....but that's nuts.
He could choke on the string or choke on the dime!!! NO WAY should you do that!
Try orajel and night time orajel. Works like a charm. And make sure you tell your sitter you don't want her to do the dime thing while your son is in her care!!!!

Hi! I would be concerned of that being a choking hazard. The ribbon could untie or get bit through and the dime choke the baby. Old wives tales need to be thought through very carefully.

This would definitely be a choking hazard. You shouldn't tie anything around a baby's neck, much less adding to the hazard by tying a dime. No, I wouldn't do this and it wouldn't help with teething, it is a superstition.

If baby is having teething issues, try the teething tablets by Hylands (I know Target has them) they are totally homeopathic and I've used them with all five of my kiddos. They really seemed to help. Also, buy a teether that can go into the fridge to help soothe those baby gums. Best wishes with your teething little one.

I agree with the other moms who have resonded...this is not a good idea. Aside from being a choking hazard, depending on the length of the ribbon it could get wrapped around his neck. To help with the pain of teething you can use teething rings, etc also I use the homeopathic teething tablets and Motrin for my 9 month old (who just got his first tooth).

Also, it is my opinion as a mother if you receive advice that makes you uncomfortable you should follow your gut.

That is just so wrong on so many levels! OMG!!

Regarding what to do for teething: I haven't read all the responses, so I may be repeating stuff, but Orajel is actually not as safe as proclaimed to be. It can numb the baby's mouth and tongue to the point of causing them to choke on their own saliva. Orajel also causes the gums to toughen up, so then it is harder for the little teeth to push through, so it hurts more and you have to use more Orajel... vicious cycle.

Why not try Hylands teething tablets? They work great! The frozen washcloth is good, as are the cold teethers. Another good remedy is Camillia- they are little liquid ampules found in Sprouts stores. They are made just for teething babies.

Good luck and keep those dimes and ribbons away from your baby!!!

Wow, that is one of the more "out there" superstitions I've ever heard. Besides the fact that it is a felony to deface US currency (I know, I know, I've seen it done also, and no one ever really gets in trouble for it, but...) Anyway, you're right, he could strangle on the ribbon, or choke on the coin, why invite trouble like that!

Sounds like new age stuff, superstition, I would not do. Stick a wet rag into the freezer and let him chew on it... Love dlm

Get a new babysitter, sounds like Hocus Pocus to me and extremely dangerous. First of all the germs on money shouldn't be anywhere near your child's mouth. Secondly yes your baby will most definitely choke on a dime if it gets into his mouth. Thirdly having a string around his neck is another sure fired way to put him in harms way. Get some gum soother and teething rings, whatever your Dr. recommends.

HI J..

I would consult your pediatrician about the dime around the neck solution. It sounds very dangerous. Not only could your baby choke on the dime or the ribbon, they could also strangle themselves with the string! I would suggest some anti inflamatory infant motrin and some teething gel! Some parents don't like giving medicine, but it is safer than a string around the neck, and works wonders!Low sugar Popsicles and frozen Gogurts work great too. I would also inquire about your baby sitters safety practices when alone with your child. That is very dangerous advice. GOD BLESS

You are right about the choking bit not to mention strangulation. I'm sure it's an old wives' tale cure-all but one you should ignore. I always used Hyland's teething tabs. They are homeopatic and something my pediatrician recommended so I would talk to yours, but they helped my son. Good luck!

You are the one with the correct answer. Never tie anything around a childs neck. Not only could it pose a choking hazard but children have been strangled to death by necklaces and other strings around theirs necks. His teeth will come in when they are ready and no sooner.

If he is fussy you can try a homeopathic remedy called Chamomilla. They are small pellets that dissolve under the tongue. You can find them in a natural or whole foods store.

Hang in there.

Uh, what country is she from? This is total superstition and sounds very dangerous. Hard to tell superstitious people that their beliefs are hogwash....

Anyway, try the homeopathic teething tablets by Hylands, available at many stores, likes Sprouts, even Wal-mart carries this brand. They are very effective. Also, frozen treats and ice cold teething rings are helpful and soothing.

Um ...ok how do I say this without sounding mean...ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?! That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of! Please let me know if you decide to go through with it so I can alert CYFD. You should never tie something around an infants neck, as for the dime...HOGWASH!

Listen to your gut my dear! It won't usually lead us astray!

this sounds like superstition to me - and dangerous (choking hazard) - if you are interested in an all natural, effective, and safe for babies, pain reliever you might want to look into Calmazon - it is made of rain forest herbs and has been used by me personally on a teething/fussy infant with immediate results - feel free to contact me with any questions about it - or you can get some at my website: shootingstarherbs.amazonherb.net

I would NOT do that!I would use homeopathic teething tablets that can be found at your local Walgreens/CVS, etc. Worked wonders for my son and a lot of moms recommend those on this site! Never heard of the dime thing.....old wives tale I am sure!