(Part 3) Best baby teether toys according to redditors

Has she been evaluated for any sensory issues?

You can redirect with something like this or this

I personally like something like this where there's a bigger piece to grab, play with, and chew. I have a teething bracelet and my dude is kind of meh about the silicone beads. He'll play with it, but doesn't really chew on it.

Try these out too. They are made with rice in Japan. Recommended by a friend and my baby loves them. Mochi Teething Plate by People. I got the trumpet too. Getting my little one ready to blow out the candles for his first birthday!

https://www.amazon.com/People-Mochi-Teething-Plate-Natural/dp/B01HSIT9YO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495166388&sr=8-1&keywords=Mochi+Teething+Plate

I use silicone teethers. They can be washed more easily than chewies (top rack of the dishwasher if you want to be thorough) and come in a variety of shapes.

My favorite is this gray whale from Bumkins although I also like these ZoLi bunny ears. The latter is great when you really need to seat those back molars.

Alright so I flew with a 3.5 year old and a 6 month old by myself to Europe. 30 hours traveled. Oh I was so dead lol but here’s what I did.

I had a leash for the 3.5 year old. I did not want to risk her running away in a gigantic international air port. No no no. She also had a bracelet that was embossed with “if lost call: xxx-xxx-xxxx” (my cellphone obviously). She carried her own little skip hop backpack with her amazon kindle, hello kitty headphones for kids and toys, along with cereal bars, animal crackers and Oreos. The small treat bags.

For the 6 month old (he was formula fed, but that just means I was lugging around 2 bottles and formula powder. And an empty water bottle). I had the diaper bag, which most airlines allow you to carry additionally to a carry on AND handbag. I bought those cheap toy links (like these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TOKRY5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SlgvDbQQ31QC5) his favorite stuffed animal and security blanket.

Ask at check in and at the gate if they can move you to the seat with the bassinet. If it’s not taken by another parent with child they will move whoever is sitting there.

My biggest helper was my Graco sit and stand tandem stroller. And my soft structure carrier. I literally used it as my luggage caddy. After checking our suitcases, I put baby in the carrier, carry ons (we had two bc my daughter got her own as a full ticket holder), diaperbag, car seat for the 3 year old (because she needed one in Europe, we were able to borrow and infant seat from family for the baby), kiddos bag, because of course she wouldn’t carry it and my handbag on the stroller. Along with our jackets.

I can also highly recommend buying a passport crossbody bag. I had the passports, flight plan, pen, cash and tickets in there and between me and baby. It beat having to dig it out of my purse every single time we needed it. Just pulled it out from between me and baby.

Also don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’ve been helped out by a bunch of strangers and airport employees. People would help me push the carryons or hold open doors etc.

I know we’re all about “not to much screentime” but honestly, as long as they’re happy and quiet. Leave them be. Since you’ll just have one with you, get up and walk around. Cuddle, sing.

Be prepared that the second flight may not be as smooth as the first one, mood wise. Nurse during landing and takeoff to ease the pressure in babies ears. Get a brand new special toy they get to explore and see for the first time on the plane. Just not one that makes music or sings. To keep your own and the other passengers sanity. Like I said those toy links entertained my 6 month old for all the time he wasn’t sleeping during the 9 hour plane ride from Atlanta to Germany.

Baby Paper is a godsend. You can thank me later.

And another vote for a baby gym. We got the Skip Hop kind and the toys detach so she can play with them. Also those plastic links. I attach them to the gym so they dangle and she can grab them.

But seriously, baby paper.

Nuby 2-Pack ZooLoops Teethers, Colors May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VXO5P2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DMdSBbQEHJQAG

This isn't the same shape as the kong toy, but it is the same type of plastic. My baby loves these. We got a set at walmart. If it's the texture that your baby likes, this might work.

Just a note: for a long time my dogs were my babies, they still are. They have a ton of toys I picked up at thrift stores that are actually baby toys. The dogs know which toys are theirs and which toys are not. I use the command "mine" if they so happen to go after my daughter's toys. They immediately drop it, or go find one that is actually theirs. Anyways, dog toys and baby toys are so similar, I don't see a problem giving them toys designed for the other. Maybe get your kiddo their own kong.

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I highly recommend this! My baby has had teeth since 3.5 months and finding this was a godsend. It's flexible and softer than many teething toys, so she loves the feel of it on her gums and teeth. She can hold it easily around the "stem" and put the nubby part in her mouth to chomp on.

So I give my kid these for teething: https://www.amazon.ca/Boiron-unit-doses-restlessness-irritability-Preservative-Free/dp/B00TYETVH6

They're labelled as "homeopathic", also as "medicine". Should these not be available? They have chamomile in them which is what I think puts them to sleep. Or should they just not be considered medicine? They do seem to work.

https://www.amazon.com/Playgro-0183155-Pookie-Teething-Blankie/dp/B00UVW37OI this is a baby toy, so maybe?

My son loves this. ZoLi CHUBBY GUMMY gum massaging teethers, Green/Orange, Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RUB70Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_X.35wbQPR8SE1 it's super ergonomic and he puts it straight in his mouth everytime. We started giving it to him right around 4 months and at almost 8 months he still loves it.

My son has had for awhile and still loves this three piece teether set and the Bright starts links.

My MIL has purchased us some gifts, LO will be just under 4 months and got us these things:

Touch and Crawl

Squeeze and Teethe Elephant (basically a cheaper Sophie Giraffe alternative because I can't fathom spending $20 on a teether)

This is what else is on her wishlist:

Rock and Rattle Maracas

3-in-1 Sit and Stride Lion

Lamaze Stacking Rings

We wanted toys that were above her age range that she could grow with rather than things for her age right now.

My two cents are just a supplement to the otherwise great advice already offered. Now I am a bit prone to anxiety myself so when I need to cope tactile stimulation helps bring me back. I mostly take to ringing the corner of my shirt my hand, taking in the texture of the fabric, buttons etc. Now in the spirit of littles though maybe something like this might appeal to you. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DMLAWAQ/ref=twister_B01DMKTBH2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I don't know if you have an oral fixation, but I find that having something like this to mouth or chew on puts me more in the right mind set.

At that age my son was a fan of the munch mitt.

Lots of people recommend the banana.

Also some kind of frozen teether might help.

We tried frozen washcloths but my son wasn't a fan. I don't remember when we started giving Infant Motrin but... my son got his first tooth at 9 months and it was around then.

In a few months, once baby is eating solids, you might try handing her a frozen waffle. I know it doesn't help for now but put the idea in your back pocket. Now that we're working on molars it's the only thing that reaches the back of my son's mouth. And he loves food so he's more inclined to actually use/eat it.

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Neither of my babies were into Sophie (who we got second hand from my SIL). They're both obsessed with this lion teether though.

Nuby Teething Blankie, Lion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IO6UUQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.11EzbXGQ30XS

Yes, the do! Technically speaking :)

I have a wicked oral fixation which usually = me eating things, so I went to the store and bought a soft baby chew toy. It's safe to chew on as long as you want, just keep it clean

I have this one, got it at walmart i think http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-First-Teether-Elephant/dp/B00FNJ7C7C