So bub's drooling, maybe a lil' cranky, and definitely teething. One of the most effective ways to ease their growing pains is to give them something to chew on. But have you ever wondered if all teethers function the same way?
First things first. Most baby teethers are specifically designed to aid in our babies' teething process by providing counter pressure and hence, reduce pain and discomfort on those gums. Here are 3 lesser known benefits of baby teethers:
• strengthen jaw and facial muscles
• preparation for starting solids: teethers provide a wide range of textures and the opportunity to "self-feed"
• improve visuo-motor, gross and fine motor skills as they require baby to hold onto them and bring them to their mouth
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Here are our top tips on choosing the "perfect" teether, based on your bubs' unique needs:
1. For the who baby can't yet hold onto a teether
Teething mittens/ gloves are designed to stay on baby's hand! They also keep baby from getting scratches on their face, all while still achieving the goal of soothing their gum discomfort.
In our shop, look under: teethers
2. For the baby who's beginning to grasp onto items
Choose designs with big grips and perfect handholds. Bonus: the rattle teethers in our shop make gentle, soothing rattle sounds when shaken!
In our shop, look under: teethers
3. For the extra itchy gums
Some teethers have special designs like these water filled ones; they are textured on both sides to help soothe sore gums, and they can be chilled in the refrigerator for extra relief.
Check out our water-filled teethers here.
4. For the drool-y ones
Teething babies are drool-y ones! Especially when the little teether are JUST about to erupt. These drool cloths double up as teethers, as they come with a detachable wood ring that is especially useful for breaking through that last layer of gum.
And that's it! We sure hope these tips helped! Over to you, now :)