Here, finally, the beloved baby has grown, and his first teeth begin to be cut. On the one hand, this is happiness, because the peanut is almost an adult. On the other hand, this is a rather difficult period, because the baby becomes restless and moody. To alleviate teething symptoms, the pediatrician can advise the Kamistad gel to parents. Reviews of moms and dads will be given in this article.
Briefly about gel
One of the most difficult periods in the life of a baby is the time when his teeth begin to cut. For parents, this is a period of particular concern. Based on heredity and individual characteristics, it can begin a little earlier or later. In some babies, it can take place more or less calmly. But most of the little ones go through discomfort and pain. To alleviate the condition of crumbs and relieve symptoms, pediatricians usually prescribe a teething gel “Kamistad baby”. Reviews come, of course, from parents who can monitor the well-being and mood of the child during the use of the product.
This drug, manufactured in Germany, comes in two forms: a solution to rinse the oral cavity, and a gel. Adults use it as an anesthetic for teething wisdom and dental diseases. The drug acts due to the content of lidocaine as a local anesthetic in it.
For babies, lidocaine is not applicable due to the large number of side effects and the effect on the action of other drugs. This active substance is able to block nerve impulses. When it is used for the oral cavity, the cough and swallowing reflex can be suppressed. Infants, as a rule, are swallowed more often than adults, violation of the reflex will lead to certain breathing problems, and this is dangerous for the health of the crumbs.
From joy to excitement
The appearance of the baby in the family is always a huge happiness, many joyful moments, funny smiles. After Mom calmed down a bit after giving birth, pulled into a new mode of life, she will face a new test - the appearance of the first teeth in her beloved baby. Of course, these teeth are not yet constant, but only milk, which will change in a few years. But all the same, the worries of both the baby and his parents are quite a lot. After all, teething is a very unpleasant process, strange for the baby, in addition, he feels pain.
Therefore, do not be surprised if the baby does not want to eat, often cries, sleeps poorly. He is not able to understand what is happening, so he feels "out of place." Mom can provide all possible assistance to the baby by purchasing a drug in the pharmacy that will alleviate the condition of the gum crumbs and reduce the pain of the child.
How to solve children's problems?
Judging by the reviews, “Kamistad Baby” really helps when teething in babies. In addition, the gel has an unusual herbal taste. It is recommended to store it in the refrigerator, so it will always be cool. When the baby is no longer able to endure discomfort and cries of pain, you can smear a cooled gel on his gums. Children usually like it when their mom leads her finger with something cold applied on him along the gums. And then in the mouth there is a pleasant taste.
When can i use it?
Gel “Kamistad”, reviews about which, mainly, mothers write positive, is used in the following circumstances:
- when the baby’s gums are already swollen, but the tooth has not yet erupted;
- when the little tooth just hatch, but still painfully tearing the gum - the baby feels pain and discomfort.
When mom puts the gel in a specific place, literally a minute later the gums begin to freeze, anesthesia occurs. Despite the fact that the tube is quite small (10 ml), it lasts for a long time. It will be enough to squeeze a gel on the finger the size of a small pea, and evenly distribute along the gum, where the tooth climbs.
For the entire period while the baby’s milk teeth are “pecking”, one tube of Kamistad gel will be enough. Reviews about him from parents sometimes contain some embarrassment from the fact that the gel contains alcohol. On the one hand, alcohol and babies are incompatible. On the other hand, there is exactly as much alcohol as required by the recipe in order for the drug to fulfill its task - to relieve pain. When the baby cries from pain, it is unlikely that any mother can withstand this and does not use the healing gel.
We study the composition
No less useful for studying the gel "Kamistad" instructions. Reviews about the gel are different - the basis is positive, but there are parents who are not happy with this drug. In order not to harm your child, you must first study the drug, read all the possible information about it. Including composition and recommendations.
Despite the fact that some sources write that lidocaine was replaced with polydocanol, this is not entirely true. The Kamistad gel (reviews of which indicate that it helps not only with teething, but also with stomatitis, gingivitis, wearing braces) includes lidocaine hydrochloride, tincture of chamomile flowers, ethyl alcohol, camphor laurel oil, water. That is, lidocaine is still present. And he has adverse reactions.
From numbness to irritation
Each parent will be disturbed by the condition of the baby during teething. Therefore, if adults want to make this period for their children at least a little easier, using “Kamistad Baby” (reviews can present the whole palette of the effect of this drug), they need to consult a pediatrician. If the doctor considers that this medicine is not suitable for the baby, he may recommend some other.
Some experts do not recommend the use of Kamistad gel (reviews for teething wisdom in adolescents indicate its effectiveness) to infants. This is due to the fact that this drug will lead to numbness of the oral mucosa, tongue. Sensing numbness of the lips and not understanding what was happening, the peanut can imperceptibly bite them.
Gradually, increased salivation will be observed. And in infants, it can lead to impaired swallowing and choking on saliva. The result is also irritation of the delicate skin of the baby crumbs.
And can the children?
So, the Kamistad gel. Reviews of its use suggest that it is better to use this drug not for the treatment of infants, but for older children. Numbness and biting were mentioned a little higher. For babies at the time of teething, it will be more correct to choose those drugs that do not stimulate salivation. This is especially true for those parents who are too worried about this.
But we must not forget that the teething process is rather painful, and this gel perfectly removes all unpleasant sensations and gives the baby the opportunity to sleep, relax or play.
Once again about the gel: a new instruction
Today, an ambiguous twofold situation has arisen with age-related indicators for the use of the gel due to the fact that another type of instruction for it has recently appeared. The first version said that this medicine is applicable to children from at least three months to two years. Moreover, it can be used only three times a day, and the maximum amount of gel substance applied to the gum is five milliliters. According to the second, it is contraindicated to use this drug until children reach the age of twelve.
When Kamistad was re-registered, the instruction was changed in accordance with the new rules established by the producing country - Germany. Since the composition has not been changed, infants are not recommended to use it. Therefore, before you smear your baby’s gums with gel, you need to consult a pediatrician. Perhaps he will propose some other means in which the content of lidocaine will be slightly lower.
This is not to say that the gel is truly a drug. During the appearance of new milk teeth, it is best used in combination with other medicines.