Infant Teething Toys
How “Teether” helps babies:
Around the third month, some babies will start teething. It’s a painful process for your baby (most of the time) and there are things you can do to reduce the pain. Chilling washcloth(wet) or an infant teething toy that your baby can chew on. They work because they put gentle pressure on a baby’s sore gums and Pressure relieves the pain of teething. We also use cold temperature because we need to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Be careful about the temperature of the toy, it should not be freezing it just needs to be cold (keep the toy in the fridge, not freezer). There are many different types of teether toys and depend on his\her preference you can choose different teether toys. Like for example if he likes to chew on blankets then soft teething blanket is best for him. If he likes to chew on hard materials then a stiffer polyester or food grade silicon can do the job. Most of the teething toys also help to develop your baby’s skills as well:
- bright Colorful: Develops eye movement (smooth tracking)
- squeaky sound: Develops further the hearing
- Grabbing Toys: Hand/eye coordination (when they grab the toys and put in mouth)
- Cause and effect: Chewing on a toy relieve their pain + maybe a squeaky sound
Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush
Product feedback (amazon, eBay): 4.7/5 by 3600 buyers
Seller information: (eBay) happytimesforever
Price: $9.35
Customer Reviews:
“my daughter is teething I gave it to her at 5 months she’s one-year-old now she still loves chewing on it and it really cleans her teeth I have 2 now just in case I loose one”
“My son loves this! Genius design and the perfect size. I also love that it’s not latex, we can’t use the adorable latex animal teethers because I’m allergic.”
“This is Live-Right, creator of the Baby Banana Brush. In the unlikely event that bristles do become dislodged, all of our products are made from the highest grade food quality silicone, and are lead and BPA free. If a bristle is ingested, it will pass harmlessly. Authentic Baby Banana Brush products have been tested. We have received a Bureau Veritas Safety Certificate, and we retest our products on a regular basis in order to maintain our high standards..”
————————————————————————————————————————————————
Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Activity Toy
Product feedback (amazon, eBay): 4.6/5 by 1900 buyers
Seller information: (eBay) blackflower1999
Price: $14.33
Customer Reviews:
“This toy is pliable and rubbery. The loops easily fit into the mouth and satisfy my teething child more than any teether I have purchased. The multiple loops are easy to grab for my 8-month-old to manipulate the toy. Soft jiggle noise is not annoying. Can slam it on the highchair tray and still hear myself think. Also great for learning to throw and catch.”
“This toy was one of the first toys that my daughter paid much attention to. At 7 months she is still very into it. It is good for teething babies. She likes to chew on it and whack it on the floor or whatever surface is nearby. It makes a rattling noise”
“This is my son’s favorite toy. It’s easy for him to grasp and hold with either or both hands and he can put any part of it into his mouth without much difficulty.”
————————————————————————————————————————————————
The First Years Star Teething Blanket
Product feedback (amazon, eBay): 4.5/5 by 520 buyers
Seller information: (eBay) fastplanet
Price: $8.30
Customer Reviews:
“My 4-month-old baby absolutely loves this toy! It’s the perfect size, material & shape because I can just place it on her belly when she’s laying down, and it won’t fall far. Most of her other toys tend to fall and she can’t reach them or doesn’t see where they went. This one is nice and big, easy to grab, and it makes a fun/curious crinkly sound when she picks it up.”
“4.5-month-old baby loves this thing! It crinkles really loudly and there are a squeaker and rubbery chewable parts. I like that it can hang from above too”
“My son loves to hug and crinkle the blanket. He started teething at 2 1/2 months and this was the only toy he could fit in his mouth to chew on!”
————————————————————————————————————————————————
BEBE Silicone Cookies
Product feedback (amazon, eBay): 4.8/5 by 310 buyers
Seller information: (eBay) geffen2007
Price: $13.60
Customer Reviews:
“Our 5-month-old teething baby loves these! I was concerned about them being small, but they are plenty large enough to not be a choking hazard at all and so that she can hold and manipulate them easily. They seem to really soothe her sore gums with the ridges and texture of the cookie and they seem very solid like they will hold up well. Very pleased :)”
“My 6-month-old baby girl just started teething, these were recommended in a baby led weaning group I’m a part of. They are not only adorable but have the right amount of texture to soothe sore gums. I’m so glad they came in a two pack because my two-year-old wanted one of them to wear!”
“My son is showing signs of teething so I had to get something quick before it goes into full blown pain mode. He enjoys the teether a lot, more than his soothasaurus. I gave the other teether to my friend who has a 9-month-old teething monster and she approves it as well. ”
————————————————————————————————————————————————
Silicone Teething Necklace, 100% food grade silicone
Product feedback (amazon, eBay): 4.9/5 by 130 buyers
Seller information: (eBay) sclteach
Price: $16.99
Customer Reviews:
“My sister in law owns a daycare and this is a life saver! She simply wears the necklace while holding up to 2 babies at a time and the babies immediately grab the necklace and keeps them content. Not only is this soothing to the baby but saves the person holding the baby from having her own earrings and necklace pulled and chewed on!”
“Awesome! This necklace is a lifesaver when you have a teething baby. Love the color and my son can’t get enough of this. I wish I would have had one with my first child! All mommies need one of these!”
“This product is amazing! I haven’t been able to wear jewelry for a while because my son pulls it off but with this, it won’t break when he pulls on it! And he chews on it and it seems to really help his gums so far! I absolutely recommend this! ”
————————————————————————————————————————————————
This is great information, you have done a lot of research. All the answers to the questions I have are on this page. Thank you
Hi Roland,
Thanks for the positive feedback and I’m glad you find it useful. Hope to see you around.
Cheers
Great article. I never realized there were so many different teething toys. I really like the banana toothbrush! And I’d never even heard of a teething blanket. Good information, Thanks!
Hi Min,
Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. I actually like the “banana” toothbrush because it can give your child a good feeling about the toothbrush and when she gets older and need to brush her teeth, she would do it with more pleasure. I think it will have some psychological effect on babies.
There are different types of teething toys. The reason is some babies like to bite more solid things and some like to chew more soft material like cloth. and they usually show their parent what they want when time comes.
Cheers
Love the product you have on this page, that is all except the Silicone Teething Necklace, and that’s for my own personal reason. When my grown kids were babies, I tried to teach them not to grab necklaces for fear that they would get a hold of one and break it, or swallow a bead or a jewel on it.
My favorite teether you have is the banana one. How fun is that? It can also be considered the child’s 1st tooth brush. At least it gets them ready for the sensation of a tooth brush in their mouth.
Great post.
Hi Debra,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I’m grateful you shared your personal experience with us.
I think babies will grab your necklace at least up to age 8-11 months when they start to understand the real meaning of “No”. So before that, you got a really little chance to teach them not to grab your necklace. This product can be a replacement for a couple of months So you can avoid all those fear about breaking or swallowing. and they look nice in my opinion.
I totally agree on the banana product. It’s really good introduction for using the toothbrush.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us.
Cheers
Each baby has different preferences. I personally prefer the teething blanket & like the other reviews you included, it has lots of colors, makes noise, and has different textures. It also isn’t awkward and is lightweight so if she wants to try throwing it around, I don’t have to worry about it knocking her in the forehead and making her cry!
Hi Ashney,
Very interesting comment indeed. I like the way you look at this product. I can just add something, when your child hit herself she will learn the cause and effect. We don’t want them to cry but we can’t also be over protective. Beside that they will show you what they like. She might not like the cloth theater but love the solid ones. Anyway I really liked your thoughts on this.
Cheers
I am loving the cookie teether!! That is so cute. It must be funny watching a baby gnaw on one haha. Great review on some awsome toys!
Hi Heather,
Yes, the cookie and necklace are my favorites. The cookie because it’s cute and necklace because it’s really practical for a new mom.
Cheers
I think the silicone cookie is so cool. It’s just cute to see a baby sucking on a lime green oreo. Also, teething is a very painful intent so I think it’s awesome you found so many bright lively engaging tools to sooth this.
Did the banana toothbrush actually help with getting the kid to not be scared of the experience??
Hey Jim,
I think everybody here loved this product. I would try it, seems delicious.
You see through it. Yes, the banana toothbrush is actually can be used as the first toothbrush, and your baby is already like it, so there is less of a drama. It’s a good teething toy in the long run.
Cheers