I used it with all 3 of my kids with no issues. Im amazed that she says she used “Large quantites”….sounds like she seriously over did it which we have to remember that common sense needs to be applied in life.

It is a safe substance provided you follow instructions – doctors often aren’t fully listening when things like this come up especially if the mum is a bit hypo about her baby.

That is very scary. We mostly used ice blocks & carrot sticks when the little ones were teething.

I can’t remember exactly but I’m sure it has instructions. It goes without saying to always follow recommended dosage and if unsure check with your doctor or pharmacist.

No, we used Bonjela but followed the instructions. If I remember correctly, it listed how often you should use it. I used to check everything with my baby. But, Panadol also is a miracle cure too.

Oh gosh this is terrible.

If it wasn’t working would you try something else like Panadol

Wow I didn’t know that about the gel but if it wasn’t working, I would have also tried something else or checked with a childcare nurse / GP. I hope the baby is ok!

Sorry for that baby. But how could you go past the recommendations? of course that’s dangerous. I know she was stressed but clearly the bonjela wasn’t doing the job, try something else

How terrible. It’s always so important to read the pamphlet before using.

I do feel horrible for the child but the parents really needed to take more care in following the advice on the label.

I hope the baby makes a complete recovery and is back home soon with her family with no lasting side effects. I know she overdosed her child on the Bonjela, she kept in contact with her doctor. There’s really no-one to blame here

There are reasons for instructions on packaging. We used Bonjela for both kids without any issues.

This is why you follow the instructions and recommend dose.

If the mother was not following the instructions then bonjela should not have to be responsible for what happened.

I guess some people take for granted Bonjella is such a well known brand and is just ‘teething gel’ and assume it doesn’t cause harm. But it says very clearly on the box and tube itself how much to use, not to use more & to see a GP if not resolving. This mum said she mentioned it to her GP, so I’d be cautious of that GP if indeed they did know how much she was using. Any dr should know a larger than normal dose of anything can cause harm.
Just because u buy it in a chemist or supermarket doesn’t mean it’s not harmful – anything in a larger than recommended dose can be harmful. Need to be especially careful with babies and toddlers.
Hope this bub continues to recover & a valuable lesson for all. Especially as the story is being told & more parents will now hopefully be aware.

A valuable lesson for everyone to heed that ALL medication should be used ONLY as recommended or prescribed by a doctor or chemist. I thought there was already a clear label on bonjella about dosage. Very sad to hear about this little bub.

Everyone I know used bonjela.

I used this gel with all my girls, my mum used this for me and my sister. It has been around a long time and is a trusted brand. Thanks for bringing this issue to my attention. My sister uses this on her kids.

Thanks for the warning about this teething gel.