teether

Infant's gum soother

A teether is an object designed for babies to chew on during teething, when their first teeth are emerging through the gums.

Teethers are typically made of rubber, silicone, or plastic, sometimes filled with water for cooling: The baby gnawed happily on her teether.

The discomfort of teething makes babies want to bite down on something, and teethers provide a safe option.

toy

rattle

Shaking sound maker

playmat · freezable · BPA-free · silicone · rubber · wooden · sensory · colorful · graspable · washable

infant

baby

Very young child

crib · pacifier · diaper · bib · onesie · bottle · cradle · bassinet · swaddle · crawling

soothing

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

ease · distraction · gnawing · chewing · biting · gumming · pressure · massage · cold · frozen

dental

gums

Oral tissue surrounding teeth

enamel · deciduous · fluoride-free

Categories
Opposites
oral infant soothing method

teetherpacifier

Infant sucking device

dummy · soother · binky · bottle nipple · nursing

life stage associations

teetherdentures

Removable artificial teeth

false teeth · tooth extraction

Phrases
Family

teeth, teething, teethers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G