Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys
Last updated date: June 18, 2020
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Small fingers won't have any trouble holding this teething toy, which was made using an easy grip design. The three teethers have textured surfaces that help stimulate the gums. When placed in the refrigerator, the gel within the teethers activates to keep the teethers nice and cool for a longer period of time than other teethers on the market. In our analysis of 24 expert reviews, the Nuby Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys placed 3rd when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
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From The Manufacturer
Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys contains nontoxic purIce gel that lets it stay cool for a long time. Its cool textured surface soothes and stimulates sore gums. The teething nubs can help massage tender gums. The bright colorful shapes stimulate your baby visually and also help with eye-hand coordination. Age: 3 months and up Features Helps in eye hand coordination Bright and colorful shapes Teething nubs help massage tender gums Textured surface soothes and stimulates sore gums Contains nontoxic purIce gel Stays cool for long time Durable Product.
An Overview On Teething Toys
As your baby approaches three months of age, you’ll want to begin watching for signs that they are teething. These signs include excessive drooling, mouthing objects, irritability, sore gums, trouble sleeping and sometimes a low-grade fever. Once your baby starts exhibiting these signs, you’ll want to help relieve the pain and encourage the teeth to break through the gums.
Parents will find that teething toys are an excellent aid during the teething process. There are even plenty of teethers on the market to choose from. The most important thing to do is to make sure the teething toy is free of BPA, phthalates and other toxins. Your baby is going to be chewing on the toy and you don’t want these harmful chemicals to enter your baby’s system.
One option is to go with a simple teether that is attached to a bib. The bib provides the added benefit of absorbing any excess drool. The teether is also attached to the bib, which means your baby won’t drop it on the dirty floor.
There are also teethers that can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer. The cooler temperatures will not only feel good on baby’s gums, but they will also help reduce inflammation. Look for teethers that also have textured surfaces, as these will help massage the gums and provide another layer of pain relief.
If you don’t want to purchase a teether that will only be used for a few months, you can go with a model that is more like a traditional toy. There are teething toys that have fun loops for baby to hold, as well as built-in rattles for your baby to shake.
DWYM Fun Fact
Teething can be a rough time for your baby. You’ll want to do everything you can to soothe your little one and help those new teeth make their first appearance. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can try at home.
- Wet a washcloth and set it in your refrigerator until it becomes nice and cold. Give the cloth to your baby to chew on.
- Make your own popsicles using water and fresh fruits or pureed veggies. Like the refrigerated washcloth, the cold temperature of the popsicle will feel great on baby’s sore gums.
- Massage your baby’s gums with your finger or a finger brush. This helps to ease the pain.
- Make homemade teething biscuits out of oat flour, bananas and coconut oil. Not only will your baby enjoy chewing on the biscuits, but she’ll also love the flavor of the treat.
The Teething Toy Buying Guide
- Always check the washing instructions for teethers that are attached to bibs. Some bibs, although machine washable, may shrink when placed in a dryer. For these, you’ll need to hang them up to dry instead.
- Many teething toys cannot be boiled or sterilized, especially the ones that are filled with gel. They are also not dishwasher safe because dishwashers use high temperatures.
- Teething toys that require hand washing must still be cleaned according to the instructions on the product packaging. For example, some teethers should not be totally submerged in water.
- When examining teething toy prices, you’ll need to take into consideration how many teething toys you are getting for the price. For example, while the Vuminbox Bandana Drool Bibs & Teething Toy, 6-Pack initially looks more expensive than the Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys, you’ll find that after diving the total price by the six toys you get in the pack, it is actually much cheaper. The same thing goes for the SILIVO BPA Free Silicone Teething Toys, 9-Pack and the Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy. Although they have the same purchase price, the SILIVO gives you nine toys to the Winkel’s one.