SuperMama Amber Teething pain relief Necklace is a natural teething pain remedy for babies and children ages two months to two years. It is designed by be worn around the baby’s neck and not to be chewed. While other teething pain treatments involve applying gels, taking tablets or chewing biscuits, amber is different. The oils released from amber contain succinic acid. Benefits include stimulating the thyroid glands to help reduce drooling and soothe red, inflamed cheeks, in addition to other calmative and anti-fever functions. Worn against a baby’s skin, the Baltic amber necklace is supposed to release natural oils with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that soothe teething pain and reduce inflammation as well as drooling. You can purchase this unique teething necklace starting November 2 at SuperMamaOnline.com.

Belle’s Biscuits creates dairy-free, soy-free, and wheat-free teething biscuits for little ones. All of their biscuits are heart-shaped, making it easier for little hands to grasp and teethe on. Made in Maine, their biscuits are available in Original Vanilla, Wild Maine Blueberry, and Maine Maple Spice. You can purchase these biscuits for just $5.95 for a pack of 6 at BellesBiscuits.com.

Flobib is a company started by a mother whose little girl, Florence, was a drooler. To help alleviate the mess this was causing on Florence’s clothes, her mother decided to fashion a designer bib that would go with her outfits, not cover them up, and Flobib was born. I particularly like this Wise Owl style. Each Flobib is based on the shape of a handkerchief or bandana, using recycled and vintage materials. There are a variety of styles available, and you can view them all at Flobib.com, where this style costs $24.99.

Here is a truly unique product: the HeartString Baby’s Companion is designed as a breastfeeding aid, pendant, and teether, all in one. It is a touchable, tuggable, teethable product you can wear and baby can enjoy during breastfeeding, as a teether, or just as another way to bond with baby. When feeding or breastfeeding, it’s designed to keep baby’s interest where it belongs - at the breast. Likewise, Dad can wear it around his neck at feeding time to keep continuity between Mom feeding and Dad feeding, and also to keep baby interested. HeartString Baby’s Companion is non-toxic, containing no BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead or latex. It comes in a drawstring pouch, and is available in a number of colors. You can purchase one for $27.95 CAD (about $24 USD) at HeartStringCompanions.com. It would also make a great gift idea for a new parent.

I bought one of these fun teethers when my middle daughter was an infant, and my six month old is now enjoying it. This bright yellow ball is easy for little hands to manipulate, and when it makes it into her mouth, the little nubs soothe her gums. This, along with Sophie the Giraffe, is her favorite teething toy these days. Best of all, this one is very affordable. You can purchase one on sale for $5.25 at amazon.com.

My baby is cutting her first teeth, and it isn’t pretty. I think we’re getting less sleep than we did in the earliest newborn days. I’ve been looking for a homeopathic remedy that doesn’t contain belladonna. I finally found one–NatraBio’s Children’s Teething Relief Liquid. This natural remedy comes in a bottle with a dropper, which I find much easier to use than gel. You just put a few drops under the tongue. I can’t say it is a miracle cure, but I’d like to think it is helping some. I paid almost $8 for a bottle, but then found it for only $4.98 at vitacost.com.

Being a former “buck-toothed” child myself, I still had to chuckle when I came across this Buck Teeth Pacifier on PerpetualKid.com. Of course, my buck teeth were the result of sucking my thumb, not a pacifier, and I hope my son doesn’t end up with my dental legacy as he gets older (he was a pacifier baby). It is a cute baby shower or new baby gift, for someone you know VERY well….I don’t think you’d want to give this to anyone who’s easily offended (or, God forbid, has a bit of an overbite!) You can purchase this novelty pacifier, which actually does function as a pacifier with a silicone, orthodontic nipple, approved by dentists, at PerpetualKid.com for $7.99.

Yesterday the FDA announced that Castillo Distributor has issued a nationwide voluntary recall on its Monell’s Teething Cordial, Bar Code #7460840410019. The teething cordial is also sold under the Spanish name Cordial de Monell para la Denticion. Reports of infants becoming lethargic after using the teething cordial have increased, prompting the voluntary recall. Customers are asked to contact Castillo at 201-641-7799 or by email at castillodist2@hotmail.com for instructions on how to return the product.

According to the  product description, Amber is known for its healing properties for liver, stomach and gall bladder disorders. Said to be helpful for colds and toothache. The Amber Teething Beads Necklace can be soothing for small children and babies with teething problems. The necklace is knotted between each bead to prevent breakage and is held together with a small plastic screw bead.

I like the idea of baby’s being able to soothe their gums on these pretty amber beads, especially if there is a “healing” quality to amber. I would just be very careful of its use: only under your supervision! Just remember to remove the necklace from baby’s crib before you say goodnight. You can view this item at naturalpod.com. This item is priced at $15.95 CAD (approx $13 USD).

All babies enjoy exploring the world through their mouths, so you want to make sure that the toys you give your little one are things you feel safe about.  These cute little teething animals are a great choice in that respect.  Made in Germany by Senger, these toys are made from organic cotton and stuffed with wool filling.  They are perfectly sized for small hands to grasp, and perfect for soothing the gums of teething babies.  Each toy retails for $15.90 and can be purchased at WoolenWishes.com.  You can choose from a number of animals including a dog, camel, horse, or giraffe. One of these would make a great gift as well.

These Teether Books from Bright Starts are another way for you to help your baby through a very trying time — teething. The fabric pages crinkle and squeak, which might act as a distraction for an irritable baby. The wavy book spine is easy for baby to hold on to and also contains clacking beads for fun.

There are three stories to choose from: “I Can Do Anything,” “Play With Me,” and “One Sunny Day.” You can view and purchase these teethers at babyant.com, where each teether book costs just $5.99.

This cute little toy from Speesees is a great alternative to plastic teethers.  Made from 100% organic canvas and stuffed with 100% organic cotton, this organic rabbit toy is absolutely safe for little ones to put in their mouths, and feels great on swollen gums. It can also be thrown in the washing machine if it starts to get a bit dirty.

If organic fabrics and fair trade practices are important to you, this is a great purchase.  It would also make a cute shower gift–either on its own or as a present topper or gift-basket addition.  You can purchase one for $12 at WildDill.com.

This Bear Treasure Gift Set from Haba would make a pretty baby shower gift. Include this gift set in a basket full of baby essentials and it’s sure to stand out. Actually, the blue, bear-themed box would be perfect for storing 4×6 baby photos (you might add that tip on the gift card). Inside the box there is a fuzzy-soft bear doudou and Haba’s bestselling Kringelring teething ring for Baby. This is another design by Ines Froemet in Germany.

Visit the Web site at oompa.com where this item is priced at $29.99.

Babies and toddlers teethe on the edges of their pillows and blankets — even on their own clothing. There’s something very soothing about the fabric rubbing against their sore gums that satisfies them. This makes these Organic Teething Bonbons™ by Dress Me Up a natural. I like the concept especially because it’s simple, it makes natural sense, and it’s easy to use and to keep clean.

Construction from naturally anti-bacterial wool and organic cotton flannel make Teething Bonbons™ safe. Untie knots before machine or hand washing in cold water.  Delicate dry or line dry.

You can purchase this unique teether for $10.95 at naturalpod.com.

Chan Pie Gnon comes from the French word champignon, which means mushroom. Chan (blue), Pie (pink), and Gnon (yellow) are adorably mushroom-shaped soft chew toys. This Chan Pie Gnon Yellow Teether made by Vulli is handmade in the French Alps with the finest natural rubber (phthalate-free) and food quality paints.

Babies put everything in their mouths, to begin with, so giving them a teething toy that is chemical-free, easy to clean, and shaped so that baby can easily hold onto it, is important. These Chan Pie chews make a  happy sound when squeezed that will entertain your baby.

To clean, simply wipe with a warm damp cloth. Do not immerse the teether in water. This measures 5 inches in height and is  recommended for ages newborn - 2 years. Besides yellow, it also comes in blue and pink.

You can purchase one for $13.90 at KangarooBoo.