Are Teething Tablets Safe? There are no teething tablets that have FDA approval at this time. In both 2010 and 2017, the FDA released warnings that indicated that some teething tablets may have ingredients that are harmful to babies. The FDA has been most concerned about certain ingredients found in teething tablets.

Are Hyland's teething tablets safe now?

The FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children and urges consumers not to use these products and dispose of any in their possession.

Why you shouldn't use teething tablets?

But unfortunately, teething tablets are not. Beyond the potential toxicity of belladonna, how much you ingest is a crucial factor. If a baby eats beyond the recommended dose, it can lead to symptoms such as extreme lethargy, seizures, and excessive sleepiness.