Kleynimals

I often see frazzled, busy parents handing their babies and kids their kids to play with. It never fails to make me cringe a bit. Keys can contain lead, and also tons of dirt, particles and germs from your hands. Then there are the sharp edges which could hurt your baby. Of course you can give them another teether, but lets face it, babies are drawn to those shiny, clinky-clanky keys. Kleynimals is the solution. Kleynimals are non-toxic animal keys that come in their own muslin storage bag. The animals faces are adorable, and there are no rough edges.

Kleynimals are made out of Food Grade Stainless Steel so they look, and feel like the real thing. Stainless steel is safe (your forks and spoons you put in your mouth everyday are the same thing, and because it is so easy to clean hospitals and labs use stainless steel. No need to worry about BPA or phthalates. Kleynimals are made in the U.S.. Best part...Kleynimals are dishwasher safe and will not rust. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable and the average stainless steel product contains over 50% recycled material.

Kleynimals are win for everyone. My nephew loves gnawing them, and my daughter actually likes to pretend she is using real keys. Mommy tip: remember how they tell you to put a spoon in the freezer to cool a teething babies gums? Well use Kleynimals the same way! Mommy inventors are the best!

Ringley...for Teething the Natural Way

The creator of the Ringley line of teething toys watched how nicely wood and cloth soothed her children as they teethed. She decided she would create her own line to share with other babies. Ringley Natural Teething Toys are made with 100% certified Organic cotton and natural untreated Maple wood. Maple wood will not splinter as children teeth on on it because it is such a strong wood. All Ringley Teething Toys are made without dyes or harmful chemicals.


There are currently four styles: Knotted, Straight, Junior and Ball. We have the knotted and the ball one. The knotted got us through some really tough teething times. They can all be used wet or dry and the Junior and the Ball have Velcro to remove them so you can toss them right into the wash. We have tried other wooden teething toys similar to this, and this is the only one that did not splinter and stood up to very vigorous chewing. I love the Ball because it can also be a fun toy for the baby to roll around and play with. These teething toys are winners all the way!

Eat Your Fruit and Veggies!

I really was not a big fan of plastic teething toys when my daughter started teething. I was fortunate to find Under the Nile Fruits and Vegetables. These adorable toys are made from and stuffed with 100% organic Egyptian cotton. Babies love the fun smiley faces and love chewing on them. They are machine washable. After your child is done teething, you can use them for pretend play kitchen and cooking. The fact that they are fruit and veggies encourages healthy eating habits and familiarity with healthy foods.

Taking the "Hy" Road

My daughter was not a fan of Orajel when she was teething. I read about Hyland's Teething Tablets and thought I would give them a try. Not only did it help her teething, they relaxed her enough at night to get a good night's sleep. They are safe, gentle and best of all, homeopathic. They contain ingredients like Chamomilla and are milk based (so beware if your child has milk sensitivities).