Teething?

[The Tiggster]

My darling 5 month old son is teething (I think). He wants to chew all day, occasionally has red cheeks, wants his gums rubbed etc etc, but for the 1st time in his short life has developed nappy rash. Today also for the first time he had a foul smelling (vinegar?) bright green poo that was a bit on the runny/sticky side.

He has since had a normal nappy & although he is being weaned, has had nothing in the past 2 days that he hasn't already had or that was green in colour.

My question is, can I put the nappy rash & the poo down to his teeth?

Thanks.

[B00]

Yeah, I read they are connected The poor things, if sore gums aren't enough to contend with they have to have sore bottoms as well!

If its possible could you let him, lay/ sit outside without his nappy off? Fresh air works miracles for nappy rash.

Good luck

[The Tiggster]

Thanks B00 for your speedy reply! I have been trying to leave his nappy off for at least an hour a day - what a laugh that is; he loves it! I've tried not too use too much Suda cream in the past as I've read it can stop the air getting in, but I've been putting it on with a trowel when he is in his nappy to try & help. He's as good as gold as well, not upset by it all & it must be very sore.

[sense4all]

Two of my three were affected like this, the other one used to bang the sides of their ears, poor wee souls.

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Metanium__Review_5075948 I was recommended this stuff by a midwife mate at the time ... it was good.

[B00]

Heartbreaking to see it though isn't it The Tiggster? Sometimes my daughter (17mo) gets it badly, so badly there's little blisters. I have found though that letting her run round without the nappy works better than any cream, plus I love seeing her fat little wobbly bottom as she's pelting round the house- lol.

[xanderma]

Definitely connected with teething - ignore the "experts" who'll tell you it isn't , any parent will tell you it is!

Just wanted to add to BOO's reply, don't expect teeth to appear instantly - I can remember my babies all showing symptoms of teething for many weeks, even months, before a tooth showed through.

A Health Visitor once told me that Sudocrem can sting sometimes, so if you're looking for a barrier once the nappy rash has cleared, you could try vaseline / petroleum jelly. (Am assuming this is still acceptable, and the Powers-that-be haven't come up with a new and wacky reason to stop using it?!)

Happy days!

[unruliejulie]

My son gets these symptons every time he cuts a new tooth.He suffers a little bit with patchy eczema and this always flares up aswell.Definately leave his nappy off when you can, this is the best thing you could possibly do to clear up his sore bum. I use a brilliant teething liquid called Anbesol. If you can, get hold of this. Much better than the gel as it actually stays on the teeth instead of sliding straight off.. Just check he's old enough for it though, not sure how young they can have it. Best of luck, keep smiling! :-) xx

[maxximus]

don't want to get into the rash, but as far as the tender gums go, i tricked my daughter into taking ice cubes as a treat and i think common sense told her that the ice dulled the pain, so regular like a clock she'd head for the fridge demanding cluebees, cute as hell, and i'm convinced it got her through cutting her teeth with less discomfort than most.

[spangle111]

Hi Tiggster,

If he starts to experience any pain then try fennings cooling powders www.anglianpharma.com/fennings/home/fever_home.htm

I used to pop one into my daughters bottle at night and she was pain free. They're also siutable for 3 months plus.

I also used to give her ice pops still sealed with all the sharp edges smoothed off to chew on - nice and cooling on the gums!

As for the nappy rash and poo they're definitely a symptom of teething - a couple of drops of lavender essential oil in his bath water should help to sooth and heal any soreness pat dry gently and try to keep it dry with lots of talc - Good Luck

[Pippa68]

Definately connected ~ too much of a coincidence for them not to be!

Mine always had nappy rash when teething..never at any other time. Like other postes have said, the best thing is fresh air (during the warmer months it is good to take them out in the garden in the raw!).

I used sudocrem, but also Kamillosan ~ like the sudo you only need a small amount & I found it much more effective on blistering.

Hope your little one gets better soon :o)

[The Tiggster]

Thank you very much one & all for your helpful replies. There are so many things to learn when you become a Mum & it is wonderful when hints & tips that are tried & tested are shared.

I will be trying the various creams/potions/hints (one at a time!!) to see what works for my darling son. I like the ice pops idea as the shape is something that my son will get on with holding very well.

Thank you very much again.

Tiggs. x