So, I've already confessed that I allow my 9-month-old to chew on tubes of Butt Paste. As much as it freaks me out, considering what it is and where it goes, he LOVES to chew on it. It makes his gums feel better. And did I mention he has about FIVE teeth on top that will soon be breaking through?!
Well, the time has come to lock up the Butt Paste.
Today, he was playing in our bedroom, chewing on a tube of Butt Paste, chattering away excitedly. Then, he switched it out for a tube of A&D Ointment. At one point, he was actually chewing on the top of the tube--where the lid is. (Usually he chews on the bottom of the tubes). I thought to myself for a few minutes:
'That looks so gross! Can he get the lid open yet? I sure hope not. Look how happy he is!'
A smell wafted toward me. An unmistakable smell. I looked at my son. Everything looked fine. But that smell got stronger and stronger until it was making me gag.
I got down on the floor in front of him and took the tube of A&D out of his mouth.
"EW!!"
Sure enough, he had gotten the lid open and his mouth had A&D on it, inside and out. I quickly grabbed some wipees and began washing his lips, cheeks, and tongue.
Blech!
Back to the good ol' fashioned teething ring. Sorry, kiddo.
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