Description
Organic Teething Gel for Babies, Benzocaine-Free
Teething is one of those stretches every parent braces for, and choosing a teething gel has gotten more complicated since health authorities warned against benzocaine and belladonna in some traditional teething products. Organic Teething Gel by Legendairy Milk is a herbal alternative built around chamomile, clove and echinacea, with neither benzocaine nor belladonna in the formula. In 2018, the FDA warned that over-the-counter benzocaine products carry a rare but serious risk of methemoglobinemia in young children, and belladonna has also been the subject of safety recalls in homeopathic teething products, which is part of why so many parents now look specifically for teething gels without either ingredient.
What's Inside
Each 5 drop serving (0.25 mL) provides a 14.5 mg organic proprietary blend of echinacea root, chamomile flower and clove bud, in a base of organic vegetable glycerin and purified water. Chamomile has a long history of traditional use for soothing fussy babies, clove has traditionally been used for oral comfort, and echinacea rounds out the blend. The gel is certified organic by Oregon Tilth, non-GMO, vegan, kosher, halal, sugar-free, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free, and it's not a medicated or homeopathic product.
How to Use It
Teething discomfort itself usually shows up as swollen, tender gums, extra drooling and a general fussiness in the days around a new tooth breaking through, and a gum massage is one of the simplest ways to offer some relief in the moment. To use, apply 5 drops to the included food-grade silicone finger toothbrush, or a clean finger, and gently massage your baby's gums. You can reapply as needed every 1 to 2 hours, up to 6 times a day, which is helpful during a rough patch of teething discomfort. Hand wash and air dry the toothbrush thoroughly after each use, and the BPA, phthalate and PVC-free brush also doubles as a simple first toothbrush once teeth start coming in.
Good to Know Before You Start
This formula is designed for babies and toddlers aged 6 months and up. Keep out of reach of children, consult your healthcare provider before using, and discontinue use if any hypersensitivity occurs. Don't use if the safety seal is broken or missing, and store in a cool, dry place.
Looking for more of your baby's daily essentials in the same organic drop format? Our Organic Elderberry Drops and Vitamin D3 & K2 Organic Drops use a similar approach. Keep Organic Teething Gel on hand for the next round of new teeth, and reapply as your baby needs it.
