teething tablets and belladonna
I use teething tablets for my 5 month old. I had one of my daycare parents tell me today her dr doesnt reccommend natural remedies like gripe water and teething tabs because they contain bella donna. She said bella donna has been known to cause babies to stop breathing in their sleep. I googled it and read what all bella donna is used for and reactions to it. Hyland actually recalled their tablets in 2010 after parents complained their children had adverse reactions to them. Hyland stands by using the ingredient saying its such a small amount that its safe....
So heres my question. Has anyone had their pediatrician advise against using them or know of a child who has had a bad reaction to them? Sometimes they are the only thing that helps Maddox to be relieved from the pain.
So heres my question. Has anyone had their pediatrician advise against using them or know of a child who has had a bad reaction to them? Sometimes they are the only thing that helps Maddox to be relieved from the pain.
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@newmomma13 & @drgon2o523
@starxoxo9 do you know what the brand is without the bella donna? And try not to freak out...I think its important for us to know and then use that knowledge to make decisions. I am worried too but just want to know whats safe for my son.
@Bahamamama4828 so you think they're ok??
@wyattsmommy what is the brand name of tables you have
My pedi said they also don't recommend orajels bc of the main ingredient binds to the hemoglobin on the red blood cells and reduces oxygenation...the ingredient begins with a b can't remember what specifically it is...
@everyone else I hope that I did not freak anyone out...I just felt that it was important to bring to everyones attention. I think as parents we each have to make our own decisions...and to do so with as much knowledge and research as possible.