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Baby Products Baby Products Newborns Infants 3-12 Mos. Toddlers 1-4 Yrs. From Heather Corley, your Guide to Baby Products Teething. It's enough to strike fear into the heart of even the toughest parent. In generations past, teething babies might have been treated with all sorts of questionable remedies. Recently, though, most parents swipe on some numbing gel, grab a teething toy, and hang on for the (fussy, drooly) ride. Thanks to a new FDA warning, that numbing gel may soon be an old-fashioned, questionable remedy for babies. CPSC Warns About Benzocaine in Teething Gels Since my son is working on his first tooth, this FDA headline certainly caught my eye. Teething gels and liquids containing benzocaine have been linked to a rare but potentially deadly illness. Seven Fun Teething Toys What can you do if you can't use a numbing gel for your baby's sore gums? Go old-school with a teething toy. Here are some of my favorites. See More About:  baby teethers  baby soothing products  Vulli Sophie Teething Toy Review Lots of parents and babies love the Sophie giraffe for teething. I was a little too concerned about the chocking stories to let my son chew on Sophie. What do you think? See More About:  soothing baby products  baby toys  teething toys SmartMom Teething Bling If you've ever been within arm's reach of a teething baby, you know they'll chew on anything. These wearable teething jewels mean you won't have to constantly pull your metal jewelry out of baby's mouth. Baby Products Ads Baby Car Seat Baby Car Seat Review Baby Stroller Baby Products Free Baby Products Featured Articles Six Soothing Swaddlers for Newborns Before You Buy a Jogging Stroller Choosing a Convertible Car Seat What is LATCH? Share a Nursery or Baby Pic for Photo of the Week! About.com Baby Products on Facebook   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Heather Corley Baby Products Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Baby Products newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Basic Baby Needs Checklist What to Buy When You're Having a Baby All About Baby Car Seats First Birthday Gifts Current Baby Products Recalls   Follow me on: Advertisement