Clove Oil - For Teething?

armywife11 · Feb 1st, 2013, 18:49 PM

I was told vanilla would work but it did nothing for her other than distracted her because of the taste. I just started reading about essential oils and came across clove oil. No one I know has tried it so just throwing it out there to see thoughts and opinions.

NDH · Feb 1st, 2013, 21:56 PM

Work for what?

armywife11 · Feb 1st, 2013, 22:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NDH

Work for what?

Sorry... for teething remedy

NDH · Feb 1st, 2013, 22:25 PM

I use clove oil when my wisdom teeth are bothering me and it says on the bottle for adults only. Its pretty strong stuff. Have you tried something like Weleda teething powder (there are other brands) which has Chamomillia (sp). 90+% of the time its been all DD needs though we have resorted to panadol 5 or 6 times in the middle of the night when the teething powder didn't help.

doggylover · Feb 2nd, 2013, 04:23 AM

I've used it for myself and it is very strong as pp says. I'm not sure I would put that in an infants mouth as I don't think it would be suitable.

Rachel_C · Feb 2nd, 2013, 07:00 AM

Punkin Butt teething oil is a baby safe blend of oils including clove oil. It worked amazingly for my LO and saved my sanity on many nights. I'm sure it's easier to get in the US as it's a US company (the same company as Sheepish Grins I think). In the UK I think Funky Monkey Pants and maybe Millie's Nappies stock it.

I'm not sure I would blend oils myself as I don't know enough about what would be ok for babies. The PB stuff we had was a sample size bottle and has lasted from 4 months old to now (17 months), used quite a lot and still with loads left, so I think it's good value to buy it anyway.

armywife11 · Feb 2nd, 2013, 12:00 PM

Thats the info I was looking for! Thanks ladies!

Michelle80 · Feb 6th, 2013, 08:24 AM

ive been using clove oil on my wisdom tooth and its absolutly discusting! it tastes so bad and the tastes lasts hours!! I think its for adults only but im not sure, anyway my point is your baby is likely be more bothered and upset by the terrible taste of clove oil rather than teething itself

Rachel_C · Feb 6th, 2013, 09:10 AM

My LO really seemed to like the one we used but I'm not sure how clovey it is! Smells nice though, kind of a warm spicy smell I guess.

NDH · Feb 6th, 2013, 14:09 PM

Haven't tried the baby one (or heard of it before Rachel mentioned it) but I imagine it wouldn't have much of a clove-y taste to it. I personally love the smell and taste of cloves but I think I'm in the minority lol. I love spraying my clove oil I use for mould as it makes my house smell like chai lol.

Feb 1st, 2013, 18:49 PM	#1
armywife11 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,710	Clove Oil - For Teething? I was told vanilla would work but it did nothing for her other than distracted her because of the taste. I just started reading about essential oils and came across clove oil. No one I know has tried it so just throwing it out there to see thoughts and opinions.

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NDH Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,840	Work for what?

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Feb 1st, 2013, 22:25 PM	#4
NDH Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,840	I use clove oil when my wisdom teeth are bothering me and it says on the bottle for adults only. Its pretty strong stuff. Have you tried something like Weleda teething powder (there are other brands) which has Chamomillia (sp). 90+% of the time its been all DD needs though we have resorted to panadol 5 or 6 times in the middle of the night when the teething powder didn't help.

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doggylover Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,024	I've used it for myself and it is very strong as pp says. I'm not sure I would put that in an infants mouth as I don't think it would be suitable.

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Feb 2nd, 2013, 07:00 AM	#6
Rachel_C Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,858	Punkin Butt teething oil is a baby safe blend of oils including clove oil. It worked amazingly for my LO and saved my sanity on many nights. I'm sure it's easier to get in the US as it's a US company (the same company as Sheepish Grins I think). In the UK I think Funky Monkey Pants and maybe Millie's Nappies stock it. I'm not sure I would blend oils myself as I don't know enough about what would be ok for babies. The PB stuff we had was a sample size bottle and has lasted from 4 months old to now (17 months), used quite a lot and still with loads left, so I think it's good value to buy it anyway.

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Feb 2nd, 2013, 12:00 PM	#7
armywife11 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,710	Thats the info I was looking for! Thanks ladies!

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Michelle80 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 246	ive been using clove oil on my wisdom tooth and its absolutly discusting! it tastes so bad and the tastes lasts hours!! I think its for adults only but im not sure, anyway my point is your baby is likely be more bothered and upset by the terrible taste of clove oil rather than teething itself

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Feb 6th, 2013, 09:10 AM	#9
Rachel_C Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,858	My LO really seemed to like the one we used but I'm not sure how clovey it is! Smells nice though, kind of a warm spicy smell I guess.

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Feb 6th, 2013, 14:09 PM	#10
NDH Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 12,840	Haven't tried the baby one (or heard of it before Rachel mentioned it) but I imagine it wouldn't have much of a clove-y taste to it. I personally love the smell and taste of cloves but I think I'm in the minority lol. I love spraying my clove oil I use for mould as it makes my house smell like chai lol.

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