MORE SOOTHING TIPS

■ Use a clean finger or silicone baby toothbrush to massage the gums.

■ Give your baby something hard and cool to chew on.

■ Make sure you keep your baby’s chin area dry (wipe regularly with a bib,) and change his clothing if it’s wet with drool. Use a barrier cream.

■ Keep teething rings and dummies in the fridge. Something cold in your baby’s mouth brings relief.

■ When your baby is old enough, you can give him a hard, sugar-free biscuit, dried mango or salt-free biltong on which to chew.