Teething is tough. Thankfully, we have playful teething toys to soothe your little one's aches and pains.

green, blue, purple, and pink shaped textured baby teethers

Soft and Textured to Soothe

All of our teething toys feature textured sensory bumps to soothe those swollen, achey gums. In addition, our teethers are made of soft, flexible silicone. They are the ideal texture to gently soothe baby's sore gums.

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Easy to Hold

Most of our silicone teethers feature a large inner handle, allowing baby to easily grasp and hold on. Other teethers, such as our Silicone Teething Rings, fit perfectly around your wrist, allowing you to keep teethers nearby while on-the-go.

baby teethers in freezer for relief

Chill For Extra Relief

Cool temperatures help reduce inflammation and soothe swollen, tender gums. To give baby an extra step of relief, you can place our teethers into the refrigerator or freezer for quick, cool comfort.

nintendo game boy and nes controller baby teething toys

Iconic Designs

Bumkins is an official licensee for Nintendo and DC Comics, allowing us to create iconic teethers in classic Game Boy, NES Controller, Batman emblem, Superman shields, and more. Tap into your childhood nostalgia with these one-of-a-kind replicas.

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Easy to Clean

Our teethers are dishwasher safe. For additional cleaning, you can also boil your teethers for an in-depth sanitizing. Unlike plastic, you do not have to worry about any harmful chemicals leaching out during the boiling process.

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Naturally Bacteria Resistant

Silicone has a natural resistance to bacteria, mold, fungus, odors, and stains. Silicone is also durable, long lasting, and the colors stay bright.

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Safety Tested

Here at Bumkins, we pride ourselves on our rigorous third-party lab testing. All Bumkins items are tested to meet or exceed all industry standards as set by the CPSIA, our teethers included. Our teethers are free of and pass testing for:

  • BPA, BPS, BPF
  • Lead, Phthalates, Cadmium, PVC
  • Small Parts, Sharp Points, Sharp Edges
  • Food Contact
  • Flammability in Toys

How to Recognize and Soothe Sore, Teething Gums

Prepare yourself, the teeth are coming in. Often an uncomfortable milestone for all parties involved, teething can be as unpredictable as a chatty toddler in a checkout line. While you can expect a full set of chompers by age three, baby teeth erupt at different times and present with varied symptoms. We put together some helpful tips, tools, and solutions to help prepare you for this temperamental stage in your little’s life.

smiling baby holding blue and green teethers

When do babies start teething?

It varies, but baby teeth typically first erupt right around the time you’ve managed to get your tot to sleep, between 4-6 months. Some early teethers start at 2-3 months while others won’t get their first tooth until the end of their first year. That said, babies can experience teething symptoms before teeth begin to show. Check out The American Dental Association's eruption chart for more info on teething timelines.

Something to chew on: When it comes to teething, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree — many doctors tie teething timelines to family history.

teething baby chewing on dinosaur teether

What are the signs my baby is teething?

Has your little taken a sudden interest in putting anything and everything in his or her mouth? Are they suddenly grumpy, turning down their favorite foods and producing an endless supply of saliva? If you answered yes, chances are high your little drool monster is teething. Here are some other tell-tale signs:

  • Excessive drooling that can cause a mild skin rash around the chin, neck or chest
  • Swollen, tender gums
  • Fussiness, irritability, and crying
  • Disrupted sleep
  • A raised temperature (NOT a fever)
  • Biting, chewing, or gnawing on random objects (including you)
  • Cheek rubbing and ear pulling to relieve traveling gum pain
  • Turning away solid foods that irritate tender gums

How do I soothe my teething baby?

Teething symptoms usually present a few days before a tooth erupts and continue to reappear as new teeth come in. As many parents know, there is no cure-all for teething infants but there are time-tested options available to treat the symptoms. If you're wondering, how can I soothe a teething baby naturally? Here’s what we suggest:

Give a Gum massage: Massaging or putting pressure on the tender area can help alleviate pain related to gum inflammation. For quick relief, the Mayo Clinic recommends applying gentle pressure on the baby’s sore gums with a clean finger or wet gauze.

Chill it out: Help reduce inflammation by chilling fruit, teethers, or pacifiers. Put them in the fridge over the freezer; too much cold could further irritate gums. Another quick solution — take a small chilled metal spoon and use the back to apply light pressure on the tender area.

Wipe away drool: Keep a clean cloth handy to wipe away drool around the chin, chest, and neck. Keeping the area dry can help prevent a rash often brought on by saliva build-up.

Invest in a safe teether: While the short term solutions above work great, these growing pains continue for up to three years. Many parents prepare by investing in quality teethers or teething rings designed to distract and ease gum pain. Teething toys are also known to support the development of motor skills and help babies learn to self soothe.

baby teething on green toy while sitting on moms laps

All teethers are not created equal

When it comes to teethers, materials matter. The FDA banned BPA in baby bottles in 2012, but recent studies determined that many unregulated plastic teethers contain trace amounts of the known endocrine-disruptor. So, what’s in a good teether?

⭐Food-safe, lab-tested materials: Safe options include food-grade silicone, 100% natural rubber or hardwood. We use platinum silicone for its pliability and durability. It’s also bacteria-resistant, gentle for baby and strong enough to provide the pressure needed to relieve gum pain.

⭐Texture: raised designs can help put added pressure on sore gums

⭐Engaging: take the focus off the pain with patterns and colors that engage baby’s senses and imagination.

⭐Easy-to-clean: be sure your teether is easy to clean and safe to boil to avoid bacteria and mold build-up

⭐Fits in baby’s mouth: Make sure the ends or arms of the teether fit in baby’s mouth so he or she can reach molars and sore areas

🚫Avoid: teethers with liquid or gel inside, plastic teethers, teethers that contain PVC, latex, BPA-free plastic, or vinyl

We take pride in our rigorous lab testing process to ensure our products meet all standards set forth in the CPSIA, including regulations on BPA, PVC, Cadmium, Phthalates, Lead.

And our Bumkins babies love them! Give your little safe relief and something fun to chew on with our quirky line of silicone teething toys!


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