Teething: What are the best ways to soothe my baby's painful gums?

Ashton & Parsons Infant 20 Pain Relief Powders

A traditional herbal medicine containing tincture of Matricaria, used to relieve the symptoms of teething. The powder sachets can be administered directly on to baby's tongue. Suitable for babies aged three months plus. £5.49 at Boots

A natural homeopathic product which helps teething babies by relieving pain and other symptoms such as irritability, swollen gums, and minor digestive disorders. Free from sugar, lactose and preservatives, Camilia is made of three homeopathic ingredients; each combating different effects of tooth eruption. Suitable for babies from one month plus. £6.99 at Boots

Crown Chewels

A range of clever necklaces for mums featuring non-toxic silicone teethers dangling from each one, for baby to chew on to soothe sore gums when teething. Available from www.crownchewels.co.uk, priced from £25

Infantino Squeeze & Teethe Teether

A cute teether available in an elephant or lamb design. The chewy, squeaky animal is made from natural, BPA-free rubber and is soft, flexible and easy to grab. £12.99 at Mothercare stores

Matchstick Monkey

A brightly-coloured teething toy made from soft, non-toxic silicone, with easy-to-grasp handles, and bumps that will gently massage baby's gums and will help get teething gels and granules right to the source of the pain. £9.99 at www.matchstickmonkey.com

uki.be Teether

Smooth on one side and textured on the other, easy-to-grasp uki.be teethers gently massage tender gums. Made from food-grade silicone and BPA-free, the teethers come in a variety of colours and are either circle or square-shaped. £10.99 at www.ukibe.co.uk

A pleasant-tasting non-fluoride toothpaste especially for first teeth, containing extracts of organic calendula flowers for healthy gums, silica for thorough cleaning, and natural flavours of fennel and spearmint. £3.50 at www.weleda.co.uk