We scored 9 teethers on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitts and Rings, with a Cradle Score of 87.
Highest Cradle Score of the 9 we scored. Food-grade silicone rings and machine-washable mitts with lots of textures.
Materials & safety score of 86. A flexible silicone elephant that's dishwasher safe and comes with a clip strap.
Parent consensus score of 84. A single-piece silicone ring with lots of different bumps to chew, dishwasher safe and…
Value & longevity score of 92. A palm-sized, single-piece molded silicone teether with several textures, freezer and…
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitts and RingsBudget | 86 | 88 | 86 | Low |
| 2 | 87Safety 1st Mombella Ellie the Elephant TeetherBudget | 86 | 88 | 88 | Low |
| 3 | 86Baby Elefun Elephant Teether RingUnder $10 | 86 | 84 | 90 | Low |
| 4 | 86Buzzy Bee Multi-Textured Silicone TeetherAbout $7 | 86 | 82 | 92 | Low |
| 5 | 84Nuby Silicone Wrist Teething MittenAbout $10 | 84 | 80 | 90 | Low |
| 6 | 82Comotomo Silicone Baby TeetherAbout $7 | 84 | 76 | 90 | Low |
| 7 | 81Ashtonbee Silicone Baby Fruit FeederAbout $7 each | 84 | 78 | 82 | Low |
| 8 | 81Nuby NanaNubs Banana Teething ToothbrushAbout $7-9 | 82 | 76 | 88 | Low |
| 9 | 76Chewbeads Brooklyn TeetherAbout $15 | 86 | 70 | 70 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Later Teething usually starts around 4 to 7 months.
Secondhand: Buy new. Buy new.
Typical use: about 6 months.
Choose solid silicone or rubber teethers that are easy to clean. The FDA warns against amber teething necklaces and benzocaine teething gels.
3 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
Safety warning: Skip Hop Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether has no score (Recalled Sep 3, 2026: the black eyes can come off if the teether is frozen, posing a choking hazard.).
Food-grade silicone rings and machine-washable mitts with lots of textures. Chill in the fridge.
A flexible silicone elephant that's dishwasher safe and comes with a clip strap.
A single-piece silicone ring with lots of different bumps to chew, dishwasher safe and gift-boxed. Firmer than most, which some babies like and others don't.
A palm-sized, single-piece molded silicone teether with several textures, freezer and dishwasher safe, for a few dollars. BPA- and latex-free.
A wearable teether that stays on baby's hand and protects skin from scratching.
Simple and effective with many grip angles. Testers warn small pieces can break off once teeth come in.
A silicone teether-feeder: fill it with frozen fruit or breast milk ice and babies chew through small holes, which soothes gums with less mess. BPA-, latex-, phthalate- and lead-free and dishwasher safe.
A silicone banana with soft bristles that doubles as a first toothbrush; the peel handles keep it from going too far into the mouth. The glossy finish attracts lint, and older babies can chew off bristles.
Medical-grade silicone with a smooth beechwood ring. Pricier, and test babies showed less interest.
Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitts and Rings has the highest Cradle Score of the 9 teethers we scored, at 87 out of 100 (Excellent). Food-grade silicone rings and machine-washable mitts with lots of textures.
Safety 1st Mombella Ellie the Elephant Teether scores highest on materials and safety among the teethers we scored.
Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitts and Rings has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Buzzy Bee Multi-Textured Silicone Teether (About $7) scores highest on value and longevity among teethers with a Good or Excellent score.
Yes. Skip Hop Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether has a safety warning and no score. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
There's no legal definition of "non-toxic", so we score specific things: materials, certifications, ingredients and independent test results. Of the 9 teethers we scored, Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitts and Rings has the highest materials and safety score, at 86 out of 100. Each product page lists exactly what we checked.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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