Tender, swollen gums can make life miserable for your baby. If you haven't found the right teether to ease her distress, try one of these alternatives that worked for BabyCenter parents.The humble washcloth
Cold washcloths were the best because they were easiest to chew on. I also used to put a crushed ice cube inside a washcloth, tie it up, and let her chew until all of the ice chips had melted. — LaTonya
Hands down, my baby's favorite soother is a fresh washcloth soaked in some brewed chamomile tea that I keep cold and ready in the fridge. Also, if you use a cold teething ring, try one with a handle of solid plastic that won't get as cold when she's holding it. — Becca
Alternative teethers
We recently discovered a vibrating teething "star." I think First Steps makes it. When she bites down, it vibrates, and the baby loves it. The rings you put in the fridge or freezer are "too cool" for her. — Kim
I purchased a Teething Blanket by Munchkin for my 16-week-old son and he loves it. I suggest that you buy two. One can be washed while the other is in use. — Kerry
We found a teether that had a freezable part and a hard plastic handle. Our daughter had a much easier time gripping the not-frozen handle. With all the other frozen teethers, she'd just fling them from her chilly little fingers. — Brenda
Frozen food as chew-toy
Frozen bagels worked well for my daughter when she started teething. — Chris
Our baby's not taking any solids yet, but we put a few frozen grapes in the baby feeder mesh bag and she absolutely LOVES chewing on it. You can put frozen bananas or even just crushed ice in it. It's a little messy, but the babies seem to enjoy it. — Julie
I'm a breastfeeding mom and a friend recommended pumping and freezing the milk in an ice cube tray then putting the frozen milk cube into a mesh feeder bag. It worked well and my daughter loved it. She was an early teether so other frozen treats were out. — Cindy
Cold and wet
My daughter thwarted all our attempts at using traditional teething soothers. We started keeping a baby bottle full of water in the fridge. Although the water has no nutritional value, the sucking was soothing and the ice-cold nipple was great for her to chew on. Just keep an eye out for A LOT more wet diapers. — Katrina
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