Posts Tagged ‘teething’

You just never know when a baby is going to get their teeth in. And this was totally the case when my baby boy started getting his bottom two teeth in at 5 months and then his top two teeth  only weeks later.  This was not the case with his sister! She didn’t get her first teeth till she was eight months old. And with teeth coming through comes lots of drooling, crankiness, and chewing on everything to ease the pain.

In light of possibly one of the roughest times every baby and parent go through together, Little Toader has brought us a reason to smile with their clever and effective Appeteethers!

These soothing teethers are pretty clever as there’s the Chompin’ Chicken Wings and Baby-Q Ribs!  APPETEETHERS are soothing for baby’s gums and safe because they are non-toxic and Phthalate free, BPA free, PVC free, and lead free. They come in a variety of colors and are textured! So when you are munching down on your favorite wings or ribs recipes you can safely offer these to your little one as a substitute!

My baby boy is quite a fan of his Chompin’ Chicken Wing teether. And I know without a doubt this teether is going to be even more of a Godsend when he starts getting those molars in! It’s the perfect thickness and it’s got textures that are great for soothing his sore gums. And it’s worthy to go out with us to places where a lot of noise isn’t permitted. Yes, I’m referring to those teethers that squeak and make noises. Overall, I think this one would make a fun gift and great teether for anyone with a teething baby!

You can purchase this particular teether for 14.99 at Little Toader. Be sure to check out their other nifty products too!

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I wasn’t to sure on how much I liked those little blanket toys until I received one to review for my son from Dandelion. This company which I’ve spotlighted before specializes in lots of  organic baby & children toys not to mention other items such a those used for eating, wearing, and tote bags great for keeping it green!

My 7 month old baby boy playing with his new friend!

Let’s talk more about the Bear Teething Blanket! My eyes were right away  drawn to the  soft colors and whimsical designs. The swirls and circles are definitely attention grabbers for a baby too! I noticed the knots which would be great for a teething baby and how it has been for my son! This toy is made from sustainable organic cotton fiber and is filled with  corn fibers which makes for an oh so soft companion.

A few weeks ago, I introduced bear to my seven month old baby boy and I’m happy to say this toy has been a hit! My son can spend a good amount of time exploring his new fun friend. My son has been enjoying teething on the knots as well as well as kissing and crinkling this toy. It’s so fun to watch my son play. And since this toy gets played with a lot, it’s been to the wash several times and I’m happy to say it’s still holding up very well!

This toy makes a great teether.

The size of the Bear Teething Blanket makes it easy to throw in a bag for on the go. This little bear I’m sort of pushing to become a lovely for my son since he’s having such a hard time being away from mommy. So anytime my son is upset, I give him this toy as a security item. It’s something familiar and from home making him the perfect take-along buddy. I only wished that this toy had a hooking type loop so it would be easy to attach it to stroller, grocery cart, or car seat. Other than that there’s nothing I don’t like about this toy.

You can purchase Dandelion Classic Organic Toy Bear Blanket for 11.50 right now on Amazon with free super saving shipping! I highly recommend it and I think it would make a great baby gift. On a side note, they also have this blanket in a bunny style too!

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**Be on the look out because I’ll be offering a giveaway of this product as well as a few others by Dandelion! **

Disclaimer: I was sent the above mentioned product for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Owen’s first teeth showed up last week! My daughter didn’t start getting her first teeth till she seven months old! Though it varies for all children, I suspected it was going to be sooner for him. I knew the early symptoms all too well…the clingy moody behavior, odd sleeping patterns, biting of everything, a bit of a loss of appetite and the low-grade fever.

What was worse is that this week my family came down with a cold. So on top of Owen’s teething woes, he also caught the cold we had. It’s been a bit of a rough week for all of us but finally things are looking up.

I was armed and ready for the teething as I went through it once before with my daughter. And I’m a bit less frazzled this go around, thank goodness. As a first time parent you are kind of clueless for awhile!

I usually don’t like to give my kids medication but when they seem really miserable and there seems to be nothing I can personally do I tend to sway toward that direction. During some evenings when Owen just won’t go to sleep though he is so tired and without a doubt his gums are bothering him, I reach for the Boiron Homeopathic Medicine Camilia Teething Relief Single-Use Oral Doses. Shortly after giving that to him, he sleeps no problem. This product cost around 5.00 at my local grocery store for twenty doses but I just found out you can get a two pack of twenty for just 7.95 on Amazon! Needless to say, I’ll be purchasing this product from Amazon.

During the day time for his teething I swear by Sophie the Giraffe Teether. He does have a few other teething toys but this one is his favorite. And I love Sophie because she’s made of 100% natural rubber and uses food-grade paint meaning she’s safe so I don’t have to worry about lead paint or anything like that. She’s easy for Owen to handle. She’s got many great areas for Owen to munch down on to ease his teething pain such as the nubs on her head, her ears, and her feet. I think she’s cute and perfect for either a boy or girl. Her colors are soft and spots are probably visually stimulating to a baby. This toy does squeak so I would recommend keeping it away from animals like dogs. Owen finds the squeak amusing and laughs at it!  She may seem steep in price for around 20.00 but note you’ll probably not have to buy another teether again! She’s built to last!

I’m also a big fan of the Baltic Amber teething necklaces! They worked great with my daughter and are totally helping Owen out too! Immediate  differences have been the lack of drooling! They come in a variety of colors and other than the healing and helping properties I think they are really cute!