Cutting Teeth

Posted by hshirley (187 days ago)

My daughter is 15 months and has now only recently cut 2 top teeth. They are not fully through, they have just pierced the gums. The problem now is she is refusing to drink any cows milk at all. She hates the bottle coming near her teeth. She has now not drunk any milk for 2 day plus and her normal diet has taken a dive.

Has this happened to anyone else and would appreciate any advice, thanks.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by axptguy38 (187 days ago)

- If it goes on, call your doctor.
- Ensure she is still taking plenty of fluids. Food she can eat less of for a short while. Water not so much. Try other fluids. Sweet if necessary. Water with honey or brown sugar tends to go down no matter what. ;)
- Use a syringe if necessary.
- There are plenty of OTC remedies against teething pain. Orajel is one.
- This too shall pass.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Z (187 days ago)

Honey not recommended for kids under 2 because of the risk of botulism spores --- low incidence of occurrence, but likely fatal if they are present

(I am based in Beijing)

Posted by axptguy38 (187 days ago)

"Honey not recommended for kids under 2 because of the risk of botulism spores --- low incidence of occurrence, but likely fatal if they are present"

Under 12 months as far as I know (and according to labeling of honey in US). But to be safe just use brown sugar.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (186 days ago)

Use a cup instead of a bottle. Get some cute new fun cups to interest her. She may be helped by some pain remedy too.

(I am based in Unspecified)