MommyGyver's Top 5 Baby Teethers
We've all been there, right? You just put the baby down for a nap after holding him for- oh, I don't know? 3 hours straight... because he's a drooling, screaming mess. He's teething, and you were waiting for the Infant's Tylenol to kick in for him. (While counting the minutes to Wine o'clock) So, you've got him down, tucked in, his little bear in his arm. You step away slowly...softly... CREAAAAAAK!!! One little floor squeak and your wee babe is awake again- and screaming to the Heavens because those teeth are coming, but not fast enough. You wish you could take all his pain unto yourself. You have more options than he does. Tylenol, advil, vodka...Oh if you could just take it all away for him. Sadly, we're limited to a slew of redundant teethers that are either too cold for him to hold, or he's not developed far enough yet to maneuver the thing successfully anyway. What to do??? This short list is a compilation of our favorite 5 teethers and why we love them so much. #5 Little Toader- Baconease Why we love it: Because... bacon. And: BPA free, lead free, PVC free, and phthalate free Meets or exceeds safety standards in Europe, US, Canada and Australia Food safe coloring Solid piece with no parts to prevent break-off choking hazard Food grade silicone Click image to view product:
#4 Nuby Silicone Teethe-eez Teether Why we love it: Super soft 100% silicone fish-shaped teether Multiple teething surfaces aid in the eruption of new teeth Perfect size and shape for little hands to hold Includes hygienic carrying case to keep clean when not in use 3 Months + / BPA Free Click image to view product:
#3 Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether Why we love it: My son is either bulimic, or there's something magical about shoving your whole hand down your throat when you're a little teething guy. I'm going to believe it's the magic... This thing is great simply for the fact that the little nubs are finger sized, but it's not big enough to shove down his throat- unless your kid is Mick Jagger, then, well... maybe. Also: Soft hygienic medical grade silicone Easy to clean Baby finger sized Non-choking design Multiple points for grabbing and holding Click image to view product:
Why We Love It: I honestly can't get behind a teething necklace ON a baby. Not to say that those that do are wrong. Just that my momma paranoia would be in full tilt 24/7. That, and my son is much more interested in eating MY necklaces. So, I (shhh... total confession moment here...) have kind of a stockpile of these in one variation or another. They can, and do go with everything, and I just fell like it's a chic way to mom without some of the Wilma Flintstone-looking alternative necklaces and bracelets out there. Key points to this one are: SAFE - BPA, Lead, Latex free, made out of 100% Food Grade Silicone, natural teether ring, donut, is soft to your baby's gums, reducing pain and frustration from emerging teeth. Breakaway clasp added for baby teething safety. NON TOXIC BABY SAFE organic silicone teething necklace stays clean longer around your neck and looks great on YOU the stylish mom. COMFORTABLE & SECURE - Perfect size makes it the #1 nursing teething necklace, ring, toy for teething and grasping. Safer to use than other pendants. It keeps your baby happy in your arms. It Comforts your baby by gently massaging their gums while bonding with You. Stimulating chew toys keep your baby boy or girl engaged. GUARANTEE - Loved By Moms products come with our exclusive 100% Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee! so add to cart and let your baby enjoy quality, comfort and safety and You MOM The stylish look. Get it by clicking the image:
#1 Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder Why we love it: How much time do you have? This is the most versatile teether we have ever seen. The possibilities are endless. The only real drawback we can point out is that it's messy. But I'll take messy clothes over a screaming, inconsolable child any day. We've used this in various ways: -Fresh fruit (now that he's a little older, he can hold it, chew and suck the pulp out in tiny bits) -Frozen fruit. Same reasons as above, but with the frozen, hard fruit to help the teething process. -Frozen breastmilk -Ice cubes -Frozen Pedialyte -Frozen peas -Frozen baby food cubes -Pedialyte pop chopped up and stuffed in there -Celery (Yep, celery. Cut celery to fit inside and soak in water in the fridge for a few hours. Celery has a natural analgesic quality to it, so not only is he getting nutrients and replenishing his hydration, he's numbing his tender gums naturally.) Click the image to view item: