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by Drewster_Rooster My 7 month old baby son has reached the stage of his development where new and exciting things are starting to happen for him; he can hold his own head up now, his neck is strong, he's discovering new flavours and textures of food whilst being weaned and he's attempting to turn over onto his stomach ready to begin crawling. All positive ... and good steps forward in his development and things that I enjoy being part of, however he's also at the age now where the dreaded teething has started to kick in more than it was doing before and any parent who has gone through this stage of development with their own children will no doubt know, it's not very nice for all concerned. Rosy cheeks are all well and good but on my son they're a sign that he's having discomfort with his gums. He's started 'mouthing' recently and anything that he can shove into his mouth he does and often chomps down on the ears of stuffed toys and any rattles that are in his vicinity and reach. I knew that there were plenty of teething gels on offer that claimed to provide some soothing relief for inflamed and sore gums so had bought a tube of Calgel in well before he actually started teething and for the past couple of weeks I've found that it's something that is being used on a more regular basis now although I do have mixed opinions about it's effectiveness overall. My tube of Calgel holds 10 grams which isn't very much for the money it costs to buy but as it's intended for use on babies from the age of 3 months you don't need to use all that much per application as the surface area you're directing it on is relatively small. It's pretty much an odourless gel, transparent with a slightly yellowy/orange colour and contains the active ingredients of Lidocaine hydrocholride/Cetylpyridinium chloride (which means nothing to me but given it's from a well known and respected brand I don't doubt it's suitability for using it when my son needs it). Calgel claims to provide rapid soothing relief from teething pain and can be applied up to 6 times per day if needed, it's consistency allows it to spread out evenly with relative ease although I find that it does slip off my son's gums a lot of the time and ends up on his tongue and the insides of his cheeks which can be annoying and obviously reduces its effectiveness. I presume it's supposed to act as some sort of numbing agent whilst removing the soreness associated with teething and sometimes it does seem to do the trick and gives my son a short period of relief when his gums are just starting to get him down and other distractions don't take his mind off the discomfort. I don't think it's particularly brilliant though if I'm being honest, during a really bad flare up of gum pain when his cheeks are really red it's not very effective at all and my son much prefers to bite down on a fridge-cooled teething ring rather than having this stuff smeared on his gums. I find it best used on a night time before bed and used in conjunction with Calpol it seems to offer enough relief for him to settle down for the evening rather than scream the place down with frustrated and painful tears. I don't think it's going to be terribly effective once he starts actually cutting his teeth, at the moment he has none coming through other than a few bumps across his top and bottom gumline and I suspect that I'm going to have to find an alternative to Calgel in time. For very young babies over the age of 3 months I'd say it's worth taking a chance on as it does seem to offer some relief, it's sugar free should this be a consideration for some and it is widely available for around £3.00 for a 10g tube so finding some shouldn't be too difficult. For me and my son it's simply 'Ok' and works to an extent though I will be seeking other alternatives as I don't think it's going to be good enough as he gets older. All in all an average rating of 3 stars for an average product I think and not something I can highly recommend to parents of teething babies. Thanks for reading my review. Read the complete review |
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by NUDUL I bought this for my son when the Bonjella didn't work and thought we would have more luck with it being made by Calpol and having the anaesthetic and antiseptic qualities but I was wrong. This teething gel did nothing for my little boy at all. It comes in a ten gram tube and can be used on babies 3 months and over, up to 6 ... times a day. It costs £2.29 and I have got it from Tesco's but it is widely available in other supermarkets and health shops such as Boots. I have used this on my own gums though and it worked for my abscess (as did the Dentinox teething gel). I found it okay, it eased the pain slightly and didn't have a bad taste so I don't know why it wasn't any good for my little boy, but of course, all babies are different and what worked for one might not work for another so don't be put off by the fact it didn't work for us. The best thing I can recommend is to try a couple of different brands until you find one that works for you and stick with it. Read the complete review |
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by k2705 In the last few weeks Jayden has been suffering a bit with his gums, he has got various teethers in the forms of different toys but on some occasions these do not seem to be enough so I decided to have a look around to see what types of gels were on the market that could help to sooth his sore gums. I spotted the Calgel Teething Gel ... whilst out shopping one day, I use Calpol for Jayden when he is not feeling 100% and have been pleased with it so I decided that the Calgel would be ideal for what I was looking for. Packaging The Calgel Teething Gel comes in a long thin pale blue box, it has the name Calgel in the corner of it with the words Teething Gel written just underneath, further information about the product also appears just at the bottom of the box. One end of the box is taken up with a picture of a smiling baby with the age that this product is suitable for and also the fact that this product is sugar free. The back of the box is exactly the same, the sides of the box contain the product information such as statements about the product, directions for use and the ingredients, this is all written in black writing and is easy to follow. Inside the outer box is a small metal tube, again this is pale blue and white and it has exactly the same information on it as the outer box, the tube has a small white plastic lid on the top of it which screws on and off to reveal a small opening which the gel can be squeezed out of, when you first buy the Calgel this is covered with a foil cover which needs piercing with a small point on the end of the lid. The Calgel Calgel Teething Gel I think is very similar to Bonjela, it has a clear coppery colour to it and is basically a thickish gel as the name suggests, it doesn't have any real fragrance to it and taste wise it is hard to describe and the only way I can describe it is that it tastes just like Bonjela, although the information on the packaging states that the taste is herbal, personally I do not think it has a herbal taste at all. Calgel Teething Gel is designed to relieve the symptoms of teething pain for your baby, it acts quickly to sooth your babies gums and relieve the pain that teething produces. This product contains the ingredients Lidocaine which is a local anaesthetic and helps to relieve pain, it also contains Cetylpyridium Chloride which is a mild antiseptic, this will help to prevent infection. Before Giving Calgel to your Baby There is a small leaflet inside the Calgel box which has various bits of information on it about the product, this includes a section on what you should check/ do before giving this product to your baby, this includes * Do not give this to your child if they have had a bad reaction to the product, chamomile or any of the other ingredients * Speak to your doctors if your child has an intolerance to some sugars * If your child is using any other medicines Directions for Use The Calgel can be used whenever teething pain occurs, you simply place about one third of an inch of the gel onto a clean pad of cotton wool or the tip of a clean finger, your then rub the gel onto the effected area of gum. This can be repeated after 20 minutes up to 6 times a day if needed. Personally I find it best to rub the gel into Jayden's gums using my finger once I have washed my hands, I feel that using a cotton wool pad would result in bits of cotton wool getting into his mouth. Warnings There are one or two warnings when it comes to using this product it states the following * Do not use on babies under 3 months * This product contains sorbitol which your child can have an intolerance to * This product contains a small amount of thanol (less that 100mg per dose) * Xylitol may have a laxative effect * The castor oil may cause stomach upsets and diarrhoea * Do not exceed the recommended dose, if this occurs seek medical advise * If your child has a reaction to the Calgel Teething Gel seek medical advise immediately * There are some rare and possible side effects including swelling of the mouth, gums or tongue, difficulty breathing and a rash, if any of these occur seek medical advise immediately. Price and Availability The Calgel Teething Gel is available from most chemists including Superdrug and Boots, the 10g tube costs £2.35, this seems a little expensive for such a small tube of the product however your only need a small amount of the gel at a time making it very long lasting, also in my opinion if it soothes Jayden's gums and means he is not it pain it is worth every penny. My Opinion We have used Calgel Teething Gel on Jayden's gums several times now when they seems to be bothering him, I just simply put a small amount onto my finger and gently rub it over his gums, it is hard to tell exactly which area of his gums are bothering him so I just spread it over them top and bottom and so far the product really does seem to work, and quickly, if he is crying and rubbing his gums with his hands or biting them just a couple of minutes after applying the gel he has calmed down and leaves them alone, I am pleased by the fact that it works quickly because as soon as his gums bother him I know I can apply the gel and know the pain will subside quickly. Although there are some possible side effects with the product we have experienced no problems at all, he has had no reactions to any of the ingredients and he even doesn't seem to mind the taste of the product, he did seems a little surprised when I first applied it but the flavour didn't seem to bother him at all. I also like the fact that this product is sugar free as I know that it will not cause any tooth decay as his new teeth come through. The Calgel is reasonably priced and long lasting and definitely worth the money as it really does work and soothes Jayden's gums quickly and effectively. I will definitely continue to purchase this product whilst Jayden is teething and would highly recommend it to anyone with a baby that is suffering with their gums Read the complete review |
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