I would not recommend using any mouthwashes for a 4-year-old child since most contain alcohol which can be harmful if swallowed. For gumboils in young children, some better options are: - Oral gel (like C Oral Gel) which soothes and protects irritated gums. It doesn't contain alcohol. At R103.95 it's also reasonably priced. - Gel toothpaste (like Colgate Toothpaste Gel) is gentle on tender gums. As long as they don't swallow it, the gel formula should feel soothing on gumboils. I'd suggest using your finger to gently apply a small amount of gel directly to the swollen area after meals. Make sure to supervise brushing to prevent swallowing. The gel products should help ease discomfort until the gumboils clear up. Let me know if you need any other recommendations!
