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{{Not to be confused with|Tether}} |
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{{About|a product for infants|the 'Teen Titan' character|List of minor characters in the Teen Titans animated series }}{{undue|date=July 2013}} |
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{{Short description|Toy for teething babies to chew on}} |
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[[File:Sophie the Giraffe with baby.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Sophie the Giraffe]], a popular teether]] |
[[File:Sophie the Giraffe with baby.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Sophie the Giraffe]], a popular teether]] |
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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 tooth|wisdom teeth]]. <ref>{{Cite journal |date=2017-10-01 |title=The world's first adult teether |url=https://www.nature.com/articles/sj.bdj.2017.870 |journal=British Dental Journal |language=en |volume=223 |issue=7 |pages=545 |doi=10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.870 |s2cid=3221641 |issn=1476-5373|doi-access=free }}</ref> 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 [[Refrigeration|refrigerated]]. They differ from [[Pacifier|pacifiers]] in that they are intended to be chewed, rather than sucked on.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-18|title=15 best teething toys|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/kids/baby-tech-essentials/best-teething-toys-soothing-babies-development-a8453116.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/kids/baby-tech-essentials/best-teething-toys-soothing-babies-development-a8453116.html |archive-date=2022-05-26 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=2020-06-15|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thespruce.com/why-do-babies-like-teethers-3255327|title=Why Do Babies Like Teethers?|work=The Spruce|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Studies found that chewing a teether may make teething children calmer and happier, less stressed, and less cranky.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Lerond |first1=Clara |last2=Hudry |first2=Julie |last3=Zahar |first3=Sélima |last4=Makwana |first4=Aidan |last5=Schneider |first5=Nora |date=2021-10-29 |title=Soothing Effect of an Edible Teether: A Pilot Study in Children during Primary Dentition Age |journal=International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry |language=en |volume=14 |issue=4 |pages=525–530 |doi=10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2002 |issn=0974-7052 |pmc=8585899 |pmid=34824508}}</ref> '''Teething necklaces''' and '''teething bracelets''' may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers depending on the teething parts, and have prompted recalls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Teething Necklaces and Beads: A Caution for Parents|url=https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/teething-tooth-care/Pages/Amber-Teething-Necklaces.aspx|access-date=2020-06-15|website=HealthyChildren.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Mayo Clinic|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-mushroom-teether-sold-via-amazon-2205-0217 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519185118/https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-mushroom-teether-sold-via-amazon-2205-0217 | archive-date=2022-05-19 | title=Product Recall: Mushroom Teether sold via Amazon (2205-0217) }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/infantino-recalls-teething-toys | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208111258/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/infantino-recalls-teething-toys | archive-date=2017-02-08 | title=Infantino Recalls Teething Toys }}</ref> Teethers filled with liquid have also been recalled because of bacterial contamination.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/baby-teethers-recalled-due-to-contamination-hazard-health-canada-1.6037610 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822211327/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/baby-teethers-recalled-due-to-contamination-hazard-health-canada-1.6037610 | archive-date=2022-08-22 | title=Baby teethers recalled due to contamination hazard: Health Canada | date=22 August 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Contamination fear spurs teether recall |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2006-01-29-0601290401-story.html |access-date=1 October 2022 |work=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Early teethers were often '''teething rings'''. |
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A '''teether''' is a soothing tool for [[teething]] infants. |
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[[File:Teething Ring.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Early twentieth century teething ring]] |
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Teething biscuits, like [[rusk]]s and [[Ladyfinger (biscuit)|ladyfingers]], can also be given for teething. |
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Many common baby products, such as teethers, bath books, and sleep accessories, contain toxic chemicals, according to a report released by the US [[Public Interest Research Group]] (PIRG). The toxic chemicals include [[phthalate]]s and [[polybrominated diphenyl ethers]], both of which have been linked to multiple health problems including the following: |
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* Impaired brain development |
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* Learning defects |
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* Cancer<ref>http://health.dailynewscentral.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1770</ref> |
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The [[European Commission's Scientific Committee]] announced that they are banning phthalate softeners in baby toys, because of toxic residue in six phthalate that were used in the manufacture of baby toys such as rattles and teethers. The European Union's plastic industry contests the validity of the ban.<ref>Christen, Kris. "European Union bans phthalate softeners in baby toys." Environmental Science & Technology 34.1 (Jan 1, 2000): 11A(1). Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale.15 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/gtx/start.do?prodId=EAIM>.</ref> |
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Further, some teethers may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers depending on the teething parts and have prompted recalls. |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 17 June 2024
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
[edit]- ^ "The world's first adult teether". British Dental Journal. 223 (7): 545. 2017-10-01. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.870. ISSN 1476-5373. S2CID 3221641.
- ^ "15 best teething toys". The Independent. 2018-07-18. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Why Do Babies Like Teethers?". The Spruce. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ 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. 14 (4): 525–530. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2002. ISSN 0974-7052. PMC 8585899. PMID 34824508.
- ^ "Teething Necklaces and Beads: A Caution for Parents". HealthyChildren.org. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Product Recall: Mushroom Teether sold via Amazon (2205-0217)". Archived from the original on 2022-05-19.
- ^ "Infantino Recalls Teething Toys". Archived from the original on 2017-02-08.
- ^ "Baby teethers recalled due to contamination hazard: Health Canada". 22 August 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-08-22.
- ^ "Contamination fear spurs teether recall". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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