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Any ideas on ways to help with teething? Things for baby to chew on? Does a toothbrush work? Is baby Oragel safe to use? --annawilliams

I have tried many things on the market for teething. The best thing I found that worked was taking a wash rag, rubber band a corner and make damp. Then place in the freezer. This always worked better for me than the toys that you can buy (which you need to be careful about petroleum oils leeching).
My pediatrician said Oragel was safe. I never found it to work for more than thirty seconds because babies drool a lot. It comes off too fast. Again, wash rag worked better for me. -Missy

For teething babies who are eating table foods, try frozen peas and carrots. Yes I know this sounds gross, but my son loves them. He also loves frozen fruit. I buy all of them at Walmart. I also give ibuprophen before bed at night and that seems to help. I sometimes use the teething tablets, but not sure if they work or not.  -- Mommy2Jacks&Wil

I put a wet washcloth in the freezer and crunch it up a bit until it is partially thaws out. –  EKJourney

Wet a washcloth, wring it out and put it in the freezer until it gets stiff and cold. Babies like to chew on that! Also, they have these mesh teethers that you can open and put food in for babies who can't eat yet. Use frozen fruit like banana or strawberries in them and they'll have a blast! (You can buy them at Walmart.)       -Amy/UtterlyBlessed

I like to let my teething baby chew on a clean, wet wash cloth. You can put a few ice cubes in the center and wrap it like a knapsack, then tie it shut with a rubber band. My seven month old son just cut seven teeth in the last two months. He calmed down immediately when I gave him the wash cloth with ice in it.     --Abbi

I have found Hylands teething tablets to work well - soothing my teething babies. I don't really like to give my children anything if I can help it, but at the times they are really out of sorts and I know it's because of teething, I have found them to be helpful.

My little ones have always enjoyed chewing on a toothbrush as well, better than any commercial teether!  And pretty much anything frozen, even just bits of ice.  --Elizabeth

* ways to help with teething:

Any relief given by baby oragel or other topicals usually doesn't last very long.  Also, it is difficult to get oragel on the right spot (especially with a squirmy baby) and this "numbing effect" can end up in the babies throats.  Things that the baby can chew on seem to provide the best relief. Wetting the end of a stiff washcloth and putting it in the freezer can feel great to a teething babies gums.  Sometimes frozen waffles or a carrot stick is used as well.  Just make sure that nothing breaks off into the babies mouth that might cause him/her to choke.  Keeping a few chilled teething rings in the fridge can be a good idea to have on hand as well.  sapphire921

"A cool, wet rag works well. Just make sure it's not a flimsy one with pieces of fabric that easily come off. Also, homeopathic teething tablets (specifically, Hyland's Teething Tablets) seem to work for my 2-year-old. I only give them to him when he is being unusually ornery, and I know it's because of teething. Many teething tablets contain Belladonna, which can be potentially dangerous to your child if given in large doses. I waited until my son was almost a year old before I gave him any teething tablets. It's always a good idea to talk to your pediatrician before giving your child ANY form of medication! After the pediatrician's go-ahead, do what you think is right--because Mama Knows Best!" –morilinde

I loved those Sassy Teething Feeders, with the mesh bag.  I liked the white and green one wear you could keep the holder and replace the mesh bag when it was all stained.  You can put anything in there for baby to chew on.  My boys LOVED when I put apple in them.  I also heard frozen grapes was good. – Jen

*I like a toothbrush, or a rattle. Put the pacifier in the freezer, and 

give it to them when chilled. –MegLogan


I have used the Oragel on all three of my
children and have never experienced any difficulty or concerning issues
with this product; however I have found that the teething tablets work
better and those are mostly all natural I think and are very safe. --Sara