Teething Rings or Teething Biscuits

• Infants massage their own gums by chewing on smooth, hard objects.
  • Offer a teething ring, pacifier or wet washcloth that has been chilled in the refrigerator, but not frozen in the freezer.  A piece of chilled banana may help.
  • Avoid hard foods that could cause choking (e.g., raw carrots).
  • Avoid ice or popsicles that could cause frostbite of the gums.