Not all babies need teethers although they help ease the pain of the tooth eruption. Baby teethers help soothe babies' swollen gums when they start teething. Chewing on a teether can provide some comfort to the baby, but there are many other reasons that babies like to put teether toys in their mouth to chew on.
When should I give my baby a teether?
Baby teethers are used to soothe babies' gums when their teeth start coming in, at around 3 to 7 months of age. Because babies suck on teethers, the presence of potentially harmful chemicals on the surface is concerning, the researchers said.
Which teethers are safe?
Best baby teethers
- Best overall teether: Vulli Sophie La Girafe.
- Best natural teether: Calmies Natural Teether Toy.
- Best teether for molars: Baby Elefun Elephant Teether.
- Best cooling teether: Nûby IcyBite Keys Teether.
- Best multipurpose teether: Baby Banana Infant Toothbrush.
- Best teether treat: teetherpop.
