To understand what is wrong with using a gel that is supposed to help your baby cope with painful sensations during teething, it is worth remembering how it is usually used.
Typically, the product is applied to the gums, remains in contact with them for some time, and then the child swallows it.
Most often, caring mothers and fathers apply the gel again, which is fundamentally wrong.
Why shouldn't you do this? The answer to this question lies in the composition of such drugs. Thus, in most cases, you can find components such as lidocaine/benzocaine or choline salicylate on the packaging.
In the first case, swallowing large amounts of gel can cause seizures, CNS damage, and heart problems. Salicylate can cause Reye's syndrome.
"What should I do?" you may ask. First of all, you should never exceed the recommended dosage and do not use the gel more often than the instructions say.
Secondly, try using products based on herbal extracts (be prepared for possible allergic reactions).
And thirdly, help your baby with massage or cool teethers, which, unlike medications, are completely safe.
