Teething can start as early as 4 months and make everyone miserable. Here are five remedies that parents in our community have found genuinely helpful — from chilled washcloths to silicone teethers. Cold helps numb the gums, so try refrigerating (not freezing) a clean washcloth and letting your baby gnaw on it. Silicone teethers are another favourite — they're safe, easy to clean, and come in shapes little hands can grip.