{"id":292,"date":"2025-12-16T14:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=292"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:55:10","slug":"safety-first-tips-for-safe-teething-toys-for-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/safety-first-tips-for-safe-teething-toys-for-your-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety First! Tips for Making Teething Toys Safe for Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before you became a parent, you likely \u201cbaby proofed\u201d your house. From covering electrical outlets and using locks on cabinet doors with cleaning chemicals, you take your baby\u2019s safety seriously\u2014as you should! But did you know that even a toy designed for a baby could endanger them? Teething toys can work miracles, helping primary dentition come in with less fuss, but they may also pose a risk to your little one. To keep them safe and healthy, learn these four safety tips for teething toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Safety Tip #1: Clean the Teething Toy Often.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Babies<\/a>, especially those who are teething, drool a lot. Constantly wet, a teething toy provides a conducive environment for mold and bacteria that could infect your baby. Teething toys should be durable enough to endure a cleaning process, either in a dishwasher or with dish soap and hot water, so you can eliminate the threat to their immune system. Cleaning the toy regularly can prevent mold formation and protect your baby from unnecessary illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Tip #2: Don\u2019t Use Teething Toys That Contain Liquid or Gel.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Theoretically, a teething toy with liquid or gel would be effective. Freezing or chilling the toy can help offer relief for your teething baby\u2019s sore gums; however, their sharp teeth and strong bite could penetrate the exterior material, causing the liquid or gel to leak. It\u2019s simply safer to avoid these types of products altogether than to constantly keep an eye on your baby while they chew on teething toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Tip #3: Don\u2019t Select a Teething Toy with Loose Pieces.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your baby\u2019s teething toy should consist of solid components. Like a dog with its toys, your teething baby will likely target the loose pieces first, which can tear off in chunks they cannot swallow. This poses a serious choking hazard! Fortunately, plenty of teething toys do not have extra pieces and won\u2019t threaten your child\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Tip #4: Don\u2019t Attach a Teething Toy to Your Baby.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those little clips may be convenient for keeping track of a pacifier, but they present a risk to your baby. Teething toys and the ribbon or cord could wrap about their neck. As a result, resist the urge to pin or clip them to your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, you have many safety issues to worry about, but with some simple tips in mind, you can give a teething toy to your baby, confident they will get only relief from their teething discomfort and not hurt themselves. If only other dangers were this easy to eliminate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the helm of Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Patrick Bowman and Dr. Kathleen Waguespack<\/a> aren\u2019t just board-certified pediatric dentists; they are also parents of their own kids. They know firsthand the struggles parents face in raising kids and helping them with their dental health. In a comfortable, kid-friendly environment, they are happy to assist parents with infants set the path toward lifelong smiles early in kids\u2019 lives. If you struggle with a teething baby, you can find expert advice, compassion, and excellent care with our team. Contact us online<\/a> or call our Denver office at 720-647-6310 for an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before you became a parent, you likely \u201cbaby proofed\u201d your house. From covering electrical outlets and using locks on cabinet doors with cleaning chemicals, you take your baby\u2019s safety seriously\u2014as you should! But did you know that even a toy designed for a baby could endanger them? Teething toys can work miracles, helping primary dentition […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSafety First! Tips for Making Teething Toys Safe for Your Baby - Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know teething toys could be dangerous for your baby? 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