Brooklyn didn't get her first tooth until 8 months old, so we used frozen washcloths to chew on or a frozen piece of fruit / frozen cube of puréed fruit in one of those mesh teethers... or just an ice cube in one of those. (rookiemoms.com)
When it comes to teething, small children are frequently either dealing with swollen gums from a tooth starting to come in or one that has just come in, so being aware of that and using amber necklaces, keeping a supply of damp, frozen washcloths available, and giving a bit of ibuprofen when needed are good preventatives to biting. (littleheartsbooks.com)
Some moms freeze washcloths with a mix of water and juice, milk or chamomile tea and tie one end in a knot for extra chewiness. (pregnancymagazine.com)