Finding out that your child has started teething is a moment worth celebrating… or is it?
Teething is the process of a baby developing teeth, usually starting around 6 to 12 months of age. As much as mothers rejoice that their little ones are growing and developing well, they might dread what comes with it. Teeth will start emerging and the entire process takes quite a while. A child would usually have a full set of teeth by the time they’re three years old, and during that time, they might go through these symptoms – excessive drooling, being extra fussy, and a lot of biting and chewing, with mothers getting the brunt of it all during breastfeeding sessions.
So, to help with teething babies, you will need suitable items and teething toys to soothe them. While many teething toys now are made from a variety of materials, it is best to avoid materials that are too hard. Generally, silicone or rubber are great choices, especially when the baby is at the initial teething stages.
To help you out, we’ve come up with six items that we think are fantastic options for teething babies.
1. Haakaa Silicone Teething Toothbrush with Suction Stand
Once your baby’s teeth have begun to emerge, it is time to brush them. As their gums are quite sensitive, using a gentle brush can help to soothe and discomfort and clean the teeth at the same time. This teething toothbrush is made of non-allergenic 100% food-grade silicone, making it safe and gentle on the gums, and the bristles help with relieving teething pain. Plus, it allows your child to develop good dental hygiene and encourages body coordination when he uses it.
2. Ergobaby 360 Teething Pad & Bib – Natural
Needing to clean up drool all the time can be quite a hassle. But with this Ergobaby 360 Teething Pad & Bib, you won’t need to. Easily attached to carriers, it catches and absorbs drool well as it is made of 100% double-layered cotton. Once attached to carriers, the teething pad keeps the carrier from getting drool all over it while acting as a bib as well. Best of all, it is machine washable.
3. Sophie la girafe Giraffe Teether
One of our popular teething toys is this giraffe teether that has been made in France for more than 50 years, and here’s why. It is specially designed to not only help with teething, but also with the baby’s sight (contrasting spot colours on the toy giraffes work as a visual stimulation), hearing (it squeaks when squeezed), taste (safe to chew on and feels like a bottle teat), touch (soft to touch and chew), smell (smells of the Hevea tree, making it distinct from other toys), and grip (light and easy to grasp).
4. Sea Animals Bath Toy 9-Piece Set
Fun time does not end with a baby. And you can bring the party to the bath with this set of 9-piece colourful sea animal bath toys. Made with non-toxic, sterilised material, your baby can safely chew on it while he plays in the bath. As the toys float, it aids a baby’s grabbing and motor skills and teaches him about buoyancy. What’s more, the toys can be filled with water and played as squirt guns. How fun!
5. Rainbow Stacking Toy
Colours make the world go round, and they stimulate a baby’s vision. Featuring 5 coloured rings and a stacking pole, the round edges of the palm-sized Rainbow Stacking Toy make it grab-able and safe to chew on, training a baby’s grasping ability and fine motor skills while helping with teething. In addition to that, with the top-most ring being partially transparent and filled with rattle beads, it helps to stimulate hearing and sight as well.
6. Crayola My First Crayola Touch Lights
Suitable for 2 years and above, the Crayola My First Crayola Touch Lights may seem to be made for toddlers over the teething phase. But do not be deceived. Teething can continue up to 3 years of age. So with this doodling toy, one can express his creativity through doodles and have fun with the lights and sounds that are equipped with it. And you do not need to worry about the teething symptoms as the surface is made of gel, making it soft and safe, and an interesting texture to play with.
Any of these 6 items make wonderful personalised baby gifts Singapore as a friend’s baby first month gift or as part of your own baby gift registry. Not only are they fun, you’ll be doing your friend or yourself a favour by getting practical personalised baby gifts Singapore that both mother and baby can benefit from. So come and take a look at our complete selection of teething toys, books, maternity items, and many more here at Celegift.
