Parent-tested picks · 2026

🦷 Best Teething Toys & Relief

Your baby is screaming, drooling everywhere, and nothing works.

By Dr. Mira Kline|Published April 2026

According to adulting.nyc, your baby is screaming, drooling everywhere, and nothing works. We asked hundreds of NYC parents what actually helped. These are the survivors.

Tip: Freeze a wet washcloth for instant relief. Free, always available, and pediatrician-approved. The fancy stuff is a bonus.
Comotomo Silicone TeetherBest overall
$10Ages 3–12mo

Soft silicone, easy to hold, reaches back molars. The most recommended teether in every NYC parent group. Can be frozen.

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Sophie la GirafeClassic
$27Ages 0–12mo

The iconic giraffe. Natural rubber, easy to grab, squeaks. Every NYC baby has one. Make sure to buy from authorized seller (fakes exist).

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Baby Banana Infant ToothbrushBest budget
$8Ages 3–12mo

Banana-shaped silicone. Doubles as first toothbrush. Goes deep enough for back gums. Suctions to highchair tray.

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Nuby Ice Gel Teething KeysBest freezable
$5Ages 3–18mo

Freezable gel-filled keys. Cold soothes swollen gums. Multiple textures. Cheap enough to keep sets everywhere.

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Haakaa Silicone TeetherBest textured
$12Ages 3–12mo

Palm-shaped, textured bumps. From the breast pump brand moms already trust. BPA-free, dishwasher safe.

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Camilia Teething Drops (Boiron)If you're desperate
$12/30 dosesAges 1–30mo

Homeopathic drops. Controversial (some swear by them, some say placebo) but wildly popular. No side effects.

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Tylenol Infant DropsLast resort (ask your doc)
$10Ages 2–23mo

When nothing else works and baby has a fever. Pediatrician recommended. Always consult your pediatrician on dosing.

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