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The best baby teethers and teething toys

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During the start of the teething process amongst babies, a few things may become more noticeable. Anywhere from two to six months of age, your baby may first begin to experience increased irritability, a mild temperature, rubbing of the gums and biting, sleep troubles, drooling, and a few other possible associated symptoms — not to mention the obvious crying from the pain of their first teeth bursting through their soft gum tissue.

The great news is that you can offer them some relief. Anything from a frozen washcloth (just get a clean washcloth wet and freeze it for about 15 minutes — some tie it into a knot first to give the baby something firm to chew) to a popsicle, clean toothbrush, or teething biscuit can help in a pinch. But if you really want to give your baby something good to gnaw on while they try to get through teething? Check out one of our favorite teethers and teething toys below:

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The First Years Star Teething Blanket

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This easy-to-grasp, multi-colored mini-blanket has several surfaces with different textures for your baby to explore. Made of terry cloth, satin, and other fabrics, the First Years Star Teething Blanket give your teething youngster plenty to gnaw on. Clip it onto to belt loops, buckles or car seat straps easily with the attached loop and take it wherever you go. There’s even a surprise squeaker inside one of the sections! This is sure to be every baby’s favorite teething toy, and is appropriate for any age after birth – whenever your baby starts teething is fine.  Get The First Years Star Teething Blanket here for $9.

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Tinabless Natural Organic Silicone Baby Teethers – (5-Pack)

Babies will love the different textures and shapes of these colorful, organic teethers. Easily manipulated by little hands, this 5-pack of Tinabless Natural Organic Silicone Baby Teethers are fun for littles as they learn to identify each fruit. This product is free of BPA, phthalates, and PVC.  These are ideal for babies ages 3 months and older.

FDA-approved, these teethers come with a 100% money-back guarantee. Get your own Tinabless Natural Organic Silicone Baby Teethers (5-Pack) here for $15.

Safety 1st featuring Mombella Ollie Octopus Teether

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This cute little guy is durable enough to withstand plenty of chewing, offering a variety of vibrant colors to enjoy and textures to stimulate and alleviate painful gums. Easy for grasping with little fingers, you won’t worry about toxic materials here — this teether was made BPA-free with only 100% safe silicone.

Pop it in the top shelf of the dishwasher when dirty to easily keep it clean, and toss it in the freezer whenever your baby needs a little extra comfort. Perfect for ages 3 months and older. Get your Safety 1st featuring Mombella Ollie Octopus Teether here for 14.

Maple Teether Pair

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If you like to keep things natural and toxin-free within your baby’s environment, then you may have found your best teething toy. Made with locally grown and durable maple, these wooden teethers are completely natural and organic — go ahead and test them to find out. Healthy for your baby’s teeth, this Maple Teether Pair does not contain any unnecessary chemicals, dyes, or treatments. Keep it this way, or apply your own food-grade oil for moisturizing. High quality and made in the USA.  Keep these clean by washing by hand in soapy water, but do not soak. Get your baby a Maple Teether Pair here for $20.

Sophie La Girafe Teether

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Babies love to soothe sore molars with this friendly giraffe’s feet. The popular Sophie La Girafe teether, made of 100% natural rubber, is the perfect texture and size for every teething babe’s painful mouth. Having been around for over 55 years, Sophie teethers are crafted without BPA or phthalates, and individually painted by hand with food paint. Having partnered with Doctors Without Borders to provide over 200,000 measles vaccines to those in need worldwide, Sophie has a long background of helping others out, too. Check your box for your individual QR authentication code upon receipt, and you can prove you own a bonafide Sophie la Girafe teether!

What’s more? Sophie offers babies a multi-sensory soothing experience, from her gentle looking face and dots, to her squeaker that sounds when she’s squeezed firmly enough, to her surface being scented like the Hevea tree. Let this soothing teether be part of your child’s toy set. Get your Sophie La Giraffe Teether here for $25.

Apple Park Organic Farm Buddies – Frenchy Fox Teething Rattle

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Perfect for the sensitive baby, Frenchy Fox Teething Rattle is hypoallergenic and made of 100% Organic Cotton. Lightweight and easy to grasp, this 4″ x 6″ soft teether is filled with a sustainable corn filling. If you’re creating an eco-friendly, organic baby registry for someone, this product (and other Apple Park Organic Farm Buddies items as well) belongs on it without a second thought. Get your baby an Apple Park Organic Farm Buddies – Frenchy Fox Teething Rattle here for $10.

Not into foxes? Apple Park Organic Farm Buddies makes other teething rattles too — like Boxer the Dog, Ballerina Mouse, Belle the Cow, Georgia Giraffe, Little Fawn, Kozy Koala, and more.

Do you have an uncomfortable tot on your hands in need of relief? Take your teething babe home a treat from among this round-up, and you’ll find that everyone is happy! Each of our favorites highlighted here is made of high quality materials, rated high on reviews by previous customers, and made responsibly. Which do you think you’ll be getting for your little one? Or did we miss your favorite brands today? Let us know what you think in the comments, and be sure to tell us what you think again once you’ve used the product for a little while as well.

Check back as we may add to this if new favorites become available – and first and foremost — have a great time shopping for your little one!

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