Tip of the Week: Innovative Teether

Eleanor, Amy's darling daughter, was sporting one of these teethers in class the other day. I was in love!

The "gummy stick" is made by ZoLi, and come 2-per pack. This genius design has a soft, textured tip to soothe baby's gums, and an anti-choke shield. They are easy to hold and are shaped in such a way that is reminiscent of toothbrushes, which can help promote early dental hygiene habits. Plus, they are BPA and phthalate-free!

You can get them online here, or find local retailers of this and other ZoLi products here.

Tip of the Week: Relieving Teething

It seems like teething is an endless process for our children, and there is
little we can do to soothe those tender gums. There are a
tremendous amount of teethers out there, but sometimes tough teethers can
inflame our little ones' gums, making them even more uncomfortable.

Try the Born Free teether with gum
massager<http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3502435>,
which is made of 100% medical grade silicone. It has five different
textures, including a side with soft bristles. It's also free of
Bisphenol-A, Phthalates and PVC, and can be refrigerated or frozen.

If you prefer tried-and-true home remedies, try taking a wet, clean
washcloth and freezing it. Babies can gnaw on the material, which will
gently massage their gums without inflaming them further. Make sure the
cloth is not too cold and that it's free of loose strings.

A Tip from 2008: Something to Sink Your Teeth Into

Is there any better time to introduce the joys of toothbrushing to your kids than during holidays full of sweets? It's a perfect time to discuss how important it is for children to keep their teeth clean! There are two toothbrushing tools that I would recommend; the Recycline's Preserve toothbrush and a timer, so they know how long to brush their teeth for.

The handle of Recycline's toothbrush is made out of recycled Stonyfield Farms yogurt cups (I have contributed to their cause, as it's a favorite at our house). When you're done with your toothbrush, you can send it back (postage paid) to have them recycle it into something else. Very environmentally friendly!

I love this product, especially in this day and age when we have to be wary of anything plastic. Recycline also makes cute, fun tableware, food storage containers and other personal care items. They're all BPA free and dishwasher safe too!

Check out Recycline's programs and products at www.recycline.com/

Enjoy!

Kim