Having a fussy baby on your hands can make any parent rush into finding a solution. But when it comes to buying the best teething toys, there are several things to note: teething toys are like baby bottles and pacifiers – there are tons of options and not all of them will be right for your little one. They come in a variety of different materials, shapes and styles so you may have to try a few before you find the best one for your baby. And while most teethers are dishwasher safe, double check before you make your purchase.
Most babies start teething by around the six month mark, but your child might start showing symptoms of teething far before then. If you observe drooling, biting, crying, coughing, refusing to eat, night waking, ear pulling, cheek rubbing and generally being irritable, then there’s a good chance that your baby is ready for some teething toys.
From a freezer teether to a pacifier shaped teether, these seven teething toys will help soothe your baby’s sore gums:
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7 Teething Toys That Offer Relief to Babies
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Baby Banana Infant Training Toothbrush and Teether
Your little one will go bananas (sorry, couldn’t resist) for this adorable teething toy! Not only does it relieve aching gums, but it also functions as a flexible baby toothbrush to promote good oral hygiene habits. Plus, it is free from BPA, latex, and phthalates, it’s easy to hold on to and it’s dishwasher safe!
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Boppy Teething Scarf
This fashionable scarf doesn’t look like your average teething toy. An easy-to-grip silicone teething ring is sewn into the scarf, making it easily accessible for your baby to chew on while you are holding her while also protecting the rest of your outfit from inevitable drool. And the whole thing can be thrown in the wash for cleaning.
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Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether
What’s so special about the Comotomo? It’s a silicone teether that replicates the shapes of your baby’s fingers. They can hold the round end and bite the finger-like prongs, or spin it around and bite the ring. . It’s BPA-free and safe to put in microwaves, dishwashers, boiling water and sterilizers.
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Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt
Babies tend to suck on their own hands and fingers with teething. This wearable teether comes in the form of a soft glove with a nubby silicone covering for the fingers and thumb so your little one can get some much-needed relief without chomping down on their own digits.
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Mombella Ellie Elephant Teether
This little soft, flexible teether is perfectly designed for soothing aching gums. The neck of the elephant is long enough to reach cutting molars (without causing your baby to gag or choke) and the body is easy for tiny fingers to grasp and hold. Plus, it's freezer safe if your infant prefers cold toys or needs some extra relief.
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RaZbaby RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether
A pacifier and a teether all on one! Fussy babies can chew or suck this nubby raspberry teether, depending on what’s most soothing. The shape and the loop at the end also make it easier for little ones to get used to as they might already be familiar with using a pacifier.
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Sophie The Giraffe
Sophie has been a favorite with children, and parents, for generations. What sets her apart from the other teething toys is that the long limbs make her easy to hold onto and babies can reach the back toward the molars. The ears, horns, and feet are made with thicker rubber for extra gnaw-ability. And let’s be honest, there’s something super comforting about that smiling face of hers.
