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Does any one ever send a kid home because they are just SO inconsolable due to teething? This 6 mo old has been yelling (not necessarily crying, just LOUD) for over an hour now. He woke up 2 other kids from nap, one of which was our other infant who only gets one nap a day and will be a wreck now by the end of the afternoon. Because this little guy was yelling SOOOO loudly, the other little guy was very distraught. The teether will not take his teething toys, he will not take his bottle, and he will not take his paci (which is the key ingredient to his self soothing) and therefore is having trouble sleeping. I can't give him tylenol, its against licensing. Has any one ever called mom for pick up because of teething? I can't get him settled or content at all. I know she gave him tylenol this morning and I think its now worn off which is the problem.
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You might suggest an amber teething necklace to the parents. It is worn by the child (either as a necklace or wrapped around as a bracelet/anklet), not chewed on. http://www.amberartisans.com/amtene15.html
If a child was miserable and not eating I would send them home. My licensing requirements state that a child unable to participate in normal, daily activities must be sent home. -
You can't even give Tylenol with a parent's written permission? We can in our state. If you can't, can the parent come home from work on lunch break, give a dose and go back to work? I second the teething necklace too. I use it for one of my teethers and she is the happiest by far amongst my babies as she cuts her teeth. Also teething tablets by hylands are wonderful too, though I suppose you couldn't give those if you can't give Tylenol.Comment
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I don't keep any child who is crying all day/cannot (or will not) participate in usual daily activities or is causing major disrupt during nap. I have a large section in my handbook about teething - that I do not allow teething as a passable excuse for a child with any of the following symptoms to remain in my care:
-severe crankiness
-lethargy
-constant crying/whining
-diarhea
-vomit
-constant running nose
So, I would send home. And I would refer to my handbook as to the reason why.
As for giving more meds - I don't do that in my daycare. If a child needs to be on pain meds, they need to be at home - NOT with me.Comment
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My two 10 month olds are smack dab in the middle of teething h*ll right now. If I had to send them home everyday they were cranky because of the pain they'd be out for who knows how long!
I have no problems offering Tylenol when gums are obviously ready to burst. I also offer chilled teethers, vibrating soothers, chilled meals, wet washcloths to chew on and lots and lots of understanding and patience. Love teething tablets, loathe the numbing ointments.
If none of that worked and kiddo was still miserable then I'd definitely consider calling mom or dad to pick up.Comment
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Hyland's Teething tablets
amber teething necklace
Motrin (helps with inflammation better than Tylenol)
^those are my teething magic cures. Esp. the teething tablets.Hee hee! Look, I have a signature!Comment
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This is kind of whats in my handbook too. If the child needs pain meds or fever reducer for anything they shouldn't be here, and also if they are unable to participate in the normal activities of the day they shouldn't either. But it doesn't specify about teething. Problem is, its interrupting the other kids at nap time. Today he's at it again. He FINALLY passed out without his binky but that was after screaming for 30 minutes while other kids were trying to fall asleep. The only way I got him down was in a bouncer (Which is NOT something I like to do). He won't even take the teething toys. He gets frustrated with them and yells at them. I know the mom and dad are really busy right now and I know things are hard for them so I really don't want to have to send him home for this but I don't know what else to do.Comment
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Everyone I know uses these from a few months on up and their children always wear them unattended and while sleeping. Some wrap it around their ankles and put socks over them while sleeping, and other leave them on as necklaces.
They DO make them with magnetic clasps if you are paranoid about it.
I equate it to being like all of the medications that say, "Not safe to take while pregnant." Covering their butts. It'd be pretty pointless to put something on them after the age of 3 when all of their teeth have come through.
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I looked because I was interested, and had never heard of them. My first reaction was "but those are awfully small pieces", then I read how they workEveryone I know uses these from a few months on up and their children always wear them unattended and while sleeping. Some wrap it around their ankles and put socks over them while sleeping, and other leave them on as necklaces.
They DO make them with magnetic clasps if you are paranoid about it.
I equate it to being like all of the medications that say, "Not safe to take while pregnant." Covering their butts. It'd be pretty pointless to put something on them after the age of 3 when all of their teeth have come through.
. then I saw the disclaimer at the bottom. 
I am paranoid, definately! Long story, tradgic family situation...
On the ankles with socks over them sounds like a good solution. You really think they work, eh?Comment
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Besides the fact that I would never put anything made with tiny beads on a baby (my own or anyone else's) I'm also a die-hard skeptic. This author pretty much sums up my thoughts:
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Amber teething necklaces really do work. I was very sceptical when I first heard about them from one of the mums in my group but I was so desperate to try anything that I decided to give one a go and they really do work.
No idea how but they do.
Got mine from http://www.naturalamber.co.uk/produc...ing-necklaces/Comment
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Yes, Amber necklaces really, really work! Both of my kids have worn them and I insist that dcks have them too if the teething gets really bad.
I know some people claim "placebo effect" but it's worked for at least 10 kids in my care. It's night and day
Also, they're super safe.
1. the string is really strong so the chance of it breaking is super slim
2. the beads are individually knotted so no scatter of beads everywhere if they do break
3. safety clasp comes apart if tugged on so there's virtually no strangulation risk
4. the beads are really small so the risk of choking is also lowComment
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Amber teething necklaces have a safety break away clasp and there is a knot between every bead.
My kids used them with great success, and most of the kids in daycare use them (without my suggestion).
Otherwise, I'd request mom give motrin/advil right before drop off. There are many reasons for pain that don't include being ill. I wouldn't expect a child to stay home for being sore from a shot, or sore from dental work, teething, etc. I do make them stay home for 24 hours after a shot in case they have a reaction...but soreness from a tetanus shot can last for a week or more. And I'd hate a child to be miserable from it with such an easy solution available.Comment
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