How to Choose the Best Teething Toy for Your Baby

How to Choose the Best Teething Toy for Your Baby

Teething is a major developmental milestone that can be both exciting and challenging. For babies, it often means sore gums, drooling, and the urge to chew everything in sight. For parents, it means finding safe, soothing tools to ease discomfort. That’s where the right teething toy comes in.

If you're looking for a teether that supports your baby’s development while offering relief, here are the key things to look for:


✅ 1. Choose Safe, Non-Toxic Materials

Babies put everything in their mouths, so safety is a must. Look for BPA-free, phthalate-free, and food-grade silicone options.

Good choices include:

  • Silicone teethers

  • Natural rubber teething rings

  • Wooden teethers with non-toxic finishes


✅ 2. Look for Easy-to-Grip Shapes

Teething toys should be easy for tiny hands to grasp and hold independently. Ring-style designs or textured shapes are ideal.

Tip: Ensure the toy is lightweight and sized for baby’s age (around 2–8 months).


✅ 3. Support Sensory Development

Teething toys with varied textures help babies explore different sensations and develop oral-motor skills that prepare them for chewing and speaking.

Try: Ribbed, dotted, or ridged surfaces to stimulate gums.


✅ 4. Is It Easy to Clean?

Hygiene is crucial for anything that goes in a baby’s mouth. Look for teethers that are:

  • Dishwasher-safe

  • Boilable or steriliser-safe

  • Made with one solid piece (no holes to trap water)


✅ 5. Refrigeration-Ready

Some teethers can be chilled (not frozen) to provide extra relief. Always check the label to make sure the product is fridge-safe.


🛍️ Best Teething Toys from BabyCoo

Our curated Teething Toys Collection includes:

  • BPA-free silicone teethers in fun, baby-safe shapes

  • Easy-grip teething rings for babies aged 3M+

  • Gender-neutral gifts perfect for baby showers

All BabyCoo teething toys meet Australian safety standards and are selected with both baby and parent in mind.


🍼 Printable: Baby’s Teething Survival Checklist

Want to make teething a little easier? Use this checklist to keep essentials on hand:

Teething Relief Kit:

  • ✅ 2–3 silicone or wooden teethers

  • ✅ Bibs for drooling

  • ✅ Soft cloths or teethers that can be chilled

  • ✅ Natural teething gel (if approved by your paediatrician)

  • ✅ Soothing toy or comforter for extra comfort

Cleaning Essentials:

  • ✅ Steriliser or boiling pot

  • ✅ Fridge storage pouch

  • ✅ Baby-safe wipes for on-the-go use


Explore BabyCoo’s full range of teething toys to find safe, stylish, and soothing solutions for your little one's teething journey.