Teether Explained

A teether, teething toy, or chew toy is a device given to teething infants. It has the effect of reducing the pain of irritable wisdom teeth. [1] Most modern teethers are silicone, but can also be made of wood or rubber. Some teethers are filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated. They differ from pacifiers in that they are intended to be chewed, rather than sucked on.[2] They come in a variety of different shapes. Teethers may help relieve teething pain and help new teeth penetrate the gum, as well as provide a form of entertainment.[3] Studies found that chewing a teether may make teething children calmer and happier, less stressed, and less cranky.[4] Teething necklaces and teething bracelets may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers depending on the teething parts, and have prompted recalls.[5] [6] [7] [8] Teethers filled with liquid have also been recalled because of bacterial contamination.[9] [10] Early teethers were often teething rings.

Teething biscuits, like rusks and ladyfingers, can also be given for teething.

References

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  2. Web site: 2018-07-18. 15 best teething toys. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/kids/baby-tech-essentials/best-teething-toys-soothing-babies-development-a8453116.html . 2022-05-26 . subscription . live. 2020-06-15. The Independent. en.
  3. News: Why Do Babies Like Teethers?. The Spruce. 2018-03-30.
  4. Lerond . Clara . Hudry . Julie . Zahar . Sélima . Makwana . Aidan . Schneider . Nora . 2021-10-29 . Soothing Effect of an Edible Teether: A Pilot Study in Children during Primary Dentition Age . International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry . en . 14 . 4 . 525–530 . 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2002 . 0974-7052 . 8585899 . 34824508.
  5. Web site: Teething Necklaces and Beads: A Caution for Parents. 2020-06-15. HealthyChildren.org.
  6. Web site: Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums. 2020-06-15. Mayo Clinic. en.
  7. Web site: Product Recall: Mushroom Teether sold via Amazon (2205-0217) . https://web.archive.org/web/20220519185118/https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-mushroom-teether-sold-via-amazon-2205-0217 . 2022-05-19 .
  8. Web site: Infantino Recalls Teething Toys . https://web.archive.org/web/20170208111258/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/infantino-recalls-teething-toys . 2017-02-08 .
  9. Web site: Baby teethers recalled due to contamination hazard: Health Canada . https://web.archive.org/web/20220822211327/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/baby-teethers-recalled-due-to-contamination-hazard-health-canada-1.6037610 . 2022-08-22 . 22 August 2022 .
  10. News: Contamination fear spurs teether recall . 1 October 2022 . Chicago Tribune.

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