But if the rash won't go away, it's bleeding, or
causes baby pain, you might want to get it checked out.
Parents need to learn to be good detectives and see what their babies are doing, how they are reacting to things around them, and then determine whether they
give baby pain medicine or not.
If fussiness at night continues, ask your pediatrician about
baby pain reliever, which can help minimize the discomfort, irritability and fussiness.
strong pain in the breasts or nipples that doesn't get better after properly latching on and positioning your baby
If the rash looks weepy, infected, or appears to be causing
your baby pain, you should call your pediatrician right away.
It's like giving
your baby pain relief and vitamins at the same time.
You need to consult with your pediatrician first before giving
your baby pain medication.
If a doctor orders something I feel is unnecessary, especially if it is something that will cause
the baby pain (such as a lab draw or procedure) I FIGHT and ADVOCATE for that baby.
If the erupting tooth is obviously giving
your baby pain, consult your pediatrician about options for relieving your baby's discomfort.
Here is a little «rash 101» (and I am not a doctor by any means, just a mama with 3 girls who have all had various rashes and trouble shooting with customers frequently, if the rash is bad, see a doctor, don't hesitate to get help with anything that causes
your baby pain!)
So, for example, if your baby always does a dream feed at 11:00 p.m., then you would want to give
your baby his pain reliever between 5 and 7:00 p.m., so that the second dose can be administered during your dream feed.
If the crying and distress do not subside, you can ask your pediatrician whether it is okay to give
the baby pain medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Like
all babies the pain from teething is helping by chewing.