Recommended Teething Toys

Few things are more difficult than witnessing your child in pain. It can be particularly hard to watch your baby succumb to fussiness as teething discomfort sets in. Along with excessive drooling, you child will likely begin gnawing on everything she can get into her mouth once teething begins. Having the right toys around your house to help her through this new phase can make a world of difference.

  1. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe

    • First developed in France in the early 1960̵7;s, Sophie has gained popularity in the United States in recent years, even topping the Amazon bestseller list for baby products. Designed to stimulate your babies senses, the spots on Sophie are meant to catch your child̵7;s eye while the squeaking sound Sophie emits captures her attention. Sophie is made of rubber and has a distinctive smell your child will learn to recognize and a soft texture with several chewable appendages. Sophie remains one of the more expensive teethers on the market, ranging from $18 to $25 in price, but Sophie̵7;s fans argue she is well worth it.

    Ice Rings

    • Ice rings are a tried and true toy for soothing aching gums. With a variety of options available, these teethers typically have a textured surface and can be frozen in order to provide cool relief. Some ice rings may contain additional parts, such as pieces of plastic that won̵7;t freeze but are still chewable, providing your baby with alternative chewing options within the same toy. These teethers can also be refrigerated rather than frozen for a cooling sensation that isn̵7;t too intense.

    Mesh Feeders

    • Once you have introduced solid foods to your baby, mesh feeders can be a great teething option. These tools allow you to place items of food in a mesh compartment made of either fabric or plastic, and attach a stopper which prevents the food from coming out whole. Your baby can suck on the mesh portion, getting only small amounts of the food at a time. For teething purposes, inserting frozen baby food into the mesh compartment will provide your baby with relief and a tasty treat.

    Pacifier Teethers

    • For babies who have a particular attachment to their pacifiers, pacifier teethers may become their favorite toys. Examples include the Razbaby RaZberry Teether, which is shaped like a pacifier with a textured raspberry on the end. The bumps of the raspberry are perfect for a teething baby to chew on while seeking pain relief. Several other pacifier manufacturers have variations which can be frozen, and mimic your child̵7;s favorite paci.

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