Are teethers necessary?
While the timing of teething varies from baby to baby, primary teeth (the first set of teeth) generally begin to emerge between 6 months and 1 year of age. The front teeth usually start to appear first during this period. Other teeth gradually follow between 1 and 2 years of age.
Relieving gum discomfort
Babies experience gum discomfort when teething. As a result, they may chew on inappropriate items like electrical outlets or remote controls, or cry continuously. Parents need to constantly supervise their babies, and the ongoing night crying can lead to sleep deprivation. While medication is available for this "teething fussiness," many prefer to navigate this period as naturally as possible. This is where "teethers" come in handy, helping babies relieve their gum pain.
Supporting gum and jaw development
Teethers are designed with materials and shapes that are easy for babies to chew on. Chewing firmly massages the gums, which is expected to support jaw development and the growth of primary teeth.
Cognitive development through chewing exercise
Babies transition from "sucking" milk to "chewing" food. Chewing exercises stimulate the brain and are believed to promote a child's development. Teethers also aid in a smooth transition to solid foods.
Choosing a teether
Choose a teether made from materials safe for babies to chew. Those with textures or that can reach the back teeth are recommended. Avoid pointed shapes to prevent choking if the baby suddenly rolls over. European safety standards include shape safety tests, so you can use them with peace of mind.
Items with the ST mark are also recommended. Their safety standards align with European standards and include shape testing.
Three Recommended Teethers
① Silhouette Ring
Made from 100% natural rubber and 100% natural rubberwood. It's lightweight, easy to hold, and perfectly fits a baby's hand. With two rings offering different textures and chewing sensations, babies can play happily while soothing gum discomfort.
The natural rubber ring is hollow inside, making it soft and ideal for chewing exercises. Chewing massages the gums, promoting chewing function, primary tooth growth, and jaw development.
Babies can hold the rings, stack them, pull them, or shake them. There are various ways to play.
Its simple colors and design make it a recommended toy for parents who prefer a natural aesthetic.
② Sophie la girafe
Sophie la girafe, a teether loved by the French since 1961, is made from 100% natural rubber and food-grade paint.
Sophie la girafe is also hollow inside, making it soft, and with varying firmness in different parts, it's ideal for chewing exercises. Chewing massages the gums, promoting chewing function, primary tooth growth, and jaw development. Her long legs can reach the back teeth.
2-in-1: Teether + Pacifier
Pacifiers provide comfort by allowing babies to "suck." Teethers typically only involve "chewing" and don't usually serve as pacifiers. However, Sophie la girafe is soft, so her ears and legs can also act as a pacifier. There's no need to worry about pacifier weaning.
Natural rubber has long been considered ideal for teethers due to its softness and ease of chewing. However, latex allergies are a concern. The Sophie la girafe Collection has minimized the protein content that causes latex allergies. There have been no reported allergy cases since 1961.
③ Multi-textured Rattle
This ring-shaped teether offers various chewing textures. Babies can also chew on Sophie's horns and mouth. While it's not as soft as natural rubber, so it doesn't offer as much chewing exercise, it contains beads, allowing babies to enjoy the rattling sound.
Children's development and preferences vary. Please choose a teether that suits your family's needs.