Teething is normal for infants and children, but it can be painful. Soothing kids’ gums with medicines containing benzocaine or lidocaine, or homeopathic and other products, might seem like good options. These products can be dangerous to children and can lead to serious injury, and even death.
Read more at: http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/safely-soothing-teething-pain-infants-and-children
