There are several things that you can try to help ease the pain of teething; some work and some don’t, but most parents agree that anything's always worth a try.

Teething rings - or similar objects made from resilient and easily cleaned latex or silicone work well to satisfy this need. Teething toys and pacifiers made of latex or silicone do not contain diisononyl phthalate. Consider discarding worn teething rings even if they are phthalate free because rough edges can abrade an infant's soft gum tissue.

Water filled and chilled rubber teething toys.

A cold bottle of water can also help. If pain prohibits your baby from sucking on the bottle, try cold water from a cup.

Cold food can also be helpful. Chilled applesauce, yogurt and pureed peaches may be both appealing and nutritious.

A wet, frozen washcloth (leave one end dry so she can get a good grip). The thick fabric feels good, and the icy cold numbs sore gums.

A teething toy that's been chilled in the refrigerator also works, but frozen toys may be too harsh on an infant's sensitive gums.

Put a slice of frozen banana (or other fruit) into a mesh baby feeder to ease teething pain.

A homemade 100-percent-juice Popsicle often provides relief.

A cold apple wedge wrapped in an infant sized wash cloth will give baby an incentive to bite down and work the teeth through when they taste the sweetness of the fruit.

Any soft, non-chokeable item that baby can bite on. Make sure it's big enough so that baby can't swallow it and that it can't break into small pieces.

Chewing on a teething biscuit, preferably organic, whole grain teething biscuits that contain no sugar or filler (biscuits are safest when baby is already eating solid food).

Gum Cleaner - small rubber gum cleaner that fits on your index finger. Gently use it to massage baby's gums. It can also be useful for applying medication.

Massage - if the tooth is still deep in the gum and hasn't formed a painful bruise, counter-pressure or friction where it's about to erupt can work wonders. Try rubbing the area with your clean finger (bare or wrapped in a washcloth).

Distraction - teething pain causes chronic, low-grade discomfort and you can often provide relief simply by getting your baby's mind off the pain. Multiple toys, rocking, singing songs or a walk full of distracting sights can be helpful.

Healing Touch - a little extra cuddling may be all that's needed to take a baby's mind off the discomfort.

When the above methods for pain management aren't getting the desired results, consider:
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Disclaimer: The medical information provided in this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice and shall not create a physician - patient relationship. Natural home remedies are submitted to various websites and publications by people from all around the world, and it should be understood that there is no clinical way to test or verify every one of the remedies. So, please be advised that while any and all of them may have worked well for your mother or grandmother, never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician, as there may be allergies and other drug interactions to consider. Remember, your child's doctor generally knows what is best for your child.