You might want to think twice before giving Orajel

FDA warns about teething medication


Last year, Hyland's teething tablets were discontinued.  I use Humphrey's teething tablets.  The FDA has issued a warning regarding giving Benzocaine (the active ingredient in Orajel) and its rare link to methemoglobinemia. 


So what's a mother to do with a teething baby?  Here's a list of some of the things I do.

• Give my daughter rings that she can chew on.  I try to keep one ring in the fridge at all times.
• I give my daughter Humphrey's teething tablets.  These are not the ones that were recalled, and they work wonderfully for my daughter!! 
• Last resort.  I give Tylenol or Ibuprofen.  Not my preferred choice.  I only give if the above have not been effective.

Disclaimer: As always, if you have questions or concerns, please speak to a health care professional.  

This is what I have done that works for Charis.