What is a teeth ring ?

The arrival of baby's first teeth is an important milestone and often the source of many inconveniences for toddlers. Inflamed gums, excessive salivation, irritability... Fortunately, there are solutions to relieve your child's pain and help them get through this difficult time in the best possible conditions. Among these solutions, the teething ring is a must-have in your baby's layette.

But what exactly is a teething ring used for and how do you choose the most suitable model for your child?

An ally to relieve dental pain

When baby's first teeth begin to erupt, the gums become inflamed and painful. Baby then tends to chew on anything they can find to relieve the discomfort. This is where the teething ring comes in.

Made of silicone, rubber or wood, theteething ring is a hard and soft object that babies can chew safely. By massaging the gums, it helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

Promote tooth eruption

Teething rings can also help promote tooth eruption by stimulating the gums. Chewing on the ring puts pressure on your baby's gums, which can help teething come through more easily.

An object of distraction and awakening

In addition to relieving pain and encouraging teething, teething rings can also be a distraction and educational tool for babies. The different textures and shapes of teething rings stimulate baby's senses of touch and sight, and help them develop fine motor skills. You can find our teething rings with pacifier clips, for example, in our baby boxes that you can customize.

How to choose a teething ring?

There are a multitude of teething rings on the market, so it's important to choose the model best suited to your child. Here are some criteria to consider:

• Baby's age: There are teething rings specifically designed for babies a few months old, with softer textures and smaller shapes. For older babies, there are harder teething rings with a more varied texture.
• The material: Teething rings are usually made of silicone, rubber, or wood. Silicone is a soft, non-toxic material, ideal for teething babies. Rubber is a harder material that older babies may enjoy. Wood is a natural, antibacterial material that can be beneficial for environmentally conscious parents.
• The form: There are teething rings in different shapes, round, oval, star, etc. Choose a shape that your baby can easily grasp and put in his mouth.
• Textures: Teething rings can have different textures, smooth, bumpy, grooved, etc. Vary the textures to optimally stimulate your baby's gums.

Directions for use

• Before giving your baby a teething ring, make sure it is in good condition and that there are no broken or loose parts.
• Clean the teething ring regularly with soapy water.
• Never leave your baby unattended with a teething ring.
• Remove the teething ring from your baby when it shows signs of deterioration.

Teething rings are a valuable tool for relieving your baby's teething pain and helping them get through this difficult time in the best possible conditions. By choosing the model best suited to your child and following the instructions for use, you will make the teething ring a true ally for your little one's well-being. You can also find our articles on what to do when baby teeth come through?