Mommy's little helper.
Nothing says Spring has sprung quite like a cute fuzzy chick. But if you don't have a clutch of the baby birds to marvel at, chick-themed toys and apparel for your tot are the next best (and arguably cuter) thing! Check out these adorable options for your lil chickie! Read more
Sometimes it takes a frozen treat to soothe swollen gums, but there are still many useful teethers on the market. Wooden varieties are a great option — they're nontoxic and eco-friendly. Here are five fun options that wee ones can gnaw on! Read more
On a warm day, nothing cools babe down better than frozen breast milk...on a stick! Momsicles, popsicles made from mother's milk, are an all natural treat and they soothe gum pain when a tot's first teeth start to cut through. Did you ever pump and freeze liquid gold into pops? Frozen Breast Milk: Have You Ever Made Momsicles? Yes — My baby teethed on breast milk pops! No — Read more
A teething babe will chew on anything from a wooden table to his own arm! Tricks like the frozen washcloth and teething jewelry will get you so far, but there are some great modern teethers on the market. From all natural wooden versions to brightly colored plastic ones, we've rounded up 10 that you can grab when your baby's gums ache. Read more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 200 Elegant Baby sterling silver teethers that were sold between February 2005 and September 2006. The decorative piece can break off of the $50 teethers and pose a choking hazard. The company has already received one report of the heart breaking off of a teether and becoming lodged in a baby's mouth. If you own this product, Read more
Any new puppy owner quickly realizes that puppies love to chew! Toys, fingers, paws – if they can get it in their mouth, they will mouth it. As an extra treat for a new pup (or any pet with tender gums), pop this toy in the freezer for soothing relief. This Cool Teething Stick ($6.99) has a fabric shell that's crunchy when frozen... and mold-resistant when wet. To check out my Read more
Introducing baby to books is a big moment for most mamas, who realize early that their lil ones are naturally attracted to books' bright colors, fun pictures, and chewing potential! Eliminate the drool and bite marks by adding these five soft books (great for travel!) to your collection. Your baby will love the textures, page-flipping potential, and cool extras (teethers!) of each. Clockwise Read more
Hold onto your keys! There are few toys as universally loved by teething tots as mama's keys. Their color, temperature, and noise-making ability are an instant hit when all other toys fail. Unfortunately, most keys hanging from the ring are dirty and filled with lead. Though it's hard to fool a lil one with a substitute, these key-shaped teethers will give mom peace of mind when she places them Read more
