teething
Supporting parents in the management of minor conditions in infants
This article provides a snapshot of the management of several minor conditions that may present in infants and young children, including the appropriate counselling advice and ‘red-flags’ for referral to …
Impact of parental misconceptions on management of teething pain
This article discusses the misconceptions about teething, delving into false beliefs that may be held by parents. It also reviews the recommended non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies for managing teething symptoms, …
Lidocaine gel no longer recommended
A leading hospital pharmacist has announced South Australia’s new advice on infant teething gel, asking parents not to use lidocaine gels Deputy Director of Pharmacy at the Women’s and Children’s …
Teething troubles
Homeopathic baby products recalled following labelling failure The TGA has announced a recall of all batches of Hyland’s Baby teething tablets and Hyland’s Baby nighttime teething tablets. The recall, announced …
TGA not good enough on homeopathic teething products
A range of homeopathic teething products is still available in Australian pharmacies despite being linked to the deaths of 10 infants in the US The fact that the products, which …