Baby motrin or baby tylenol (acetaminophen)? from a doctors standpoint, is one more effective than the other and does one have a higher risk? 6mo teething baby.

Both are good: Tylenol (acetaminophen) has fewer reported complications so may be a bit 'safer' but Motrin is going to be more effective in reducing a fever. For a non-fever minor pain situation like teething, i'd use tylenol (acetaminophen) first but if that doesn't help Motrin would be most likely fine assuming you are carefully observing dosing recommendations.

Motrin: An anti inflammatory is most effective. So go with motrin. Make sure you follow correct dosing instructions.

Motrin works faster: In a healthy child Motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen) are equally safe. Motrin will start to work faster and last longer as well.

Individualized: Baby Motrin or baby tylenol (acetaminophen) used appropriately should help your child. Please test both and see which gives the best relief for your child. Some people do better with Motrin and some with tylenol (acetaminophen).

Motrin: With teething comes inflammation of the gum tissues. Motrin reduces swelling, tylenol (acetaminophen) doesn't. Follow package directions exactly, no matter what the medication. See pediatric dental specialist for more suggestions now, but no later than 1st b'day. Ask you family dentist for recommendation. Don't wait until 2-3 years old.