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[[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. 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 [[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|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, |
A '''teether''', '''teething toy''', or '''chew toy''' is a device given to [[teething]] infants. 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 [[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|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> '''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> Early teethers were often '''teething rings'''. [[File:Teething Ring.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Early twentieth century teething ring]]. |
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Revision as of 19:35, 15 June 2020
A teether, teething toy, or chew toy is a device given to teething infants. 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.[1] 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.[2] Teething necklaces and teething bracelets may pose a choking hazard to infants and toddlers depending on the teething parts, and have prompted recalls.[3][4] Early teethers were often teething rings.
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References
- ^ "15 best teething toys". The Independent. 2018-07-18. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- ^ "Why Do Babies Like Teethers?". The Spruce. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ "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.
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