When a five month old baby starts putting things in his mouth or is excessively salivating these can be considered signs of early teething tendencies. Though teething initially is a trouble for some babies, the later teething process is quite easy. This calls for a lot of skill and patience from a mother as kids are usually cranky. Rashes can be avoided by timely cleaning the saliva deposited on the skin of the baby.

Low grade fever is easily treated with paracetamol. Rock the child gently and sing a few lullabies. Schedule the other chores and prioritize to be with the baby. Kids naturally suckle less during teething and this is a good time to try newer recipes. Capture their interest with some new soup bowls or spoons that glow. In case their gums are swollen a simple finger massage would be fine.

Mashed foods are preferred to routine recipes. Teething rings come in rattles too and the colors are amazing. This could be their first grab-toy as the grip provided by a teething ring is of great interest to them. Freezing the teething ring or a hygienic wash cloth is also soothing for the baby. Special feeding spoons can be dipped in cold water and moved on the gums to provide amusement and relief.

Making babies Chew on a baby teething ring ( or something hard that is too big which cannot be swallowed ) may help ease pain. If the baby Chews on a cold, wet wash-cloth may also help.
Teething ring. If you put a teething ring in the freezer or refrigerator, remember to take it out before it gets too hard or it could hurt your babies gums. Gently massage your babies gums with a clean finger. Never hang or tie a teething ring around your babies neck since it could choke the baby.  consult your dentist for medications if necessary.

Cookies for teething babies have sugar in them and can cause cavities, & it may be better to avoid them . Give your child chilled banana pieced. If you give your baby teething rusks ensure they don't contain any sugars which can cause cavities and stay close to with them while they suck or chew them.
Do not allow your baby to eat sugary foods between meals. Something sweet at the end of a meal is OK. Avoid hard foods like raw carrots that could cause your baby to choking.
 
Visiting the doctor?
Look in your child's mouth & teeth regularly to check for any problems or signs.
Call your doctor / dentist if your baby gets too cranky.
Call your doctor if your child gets high fever.