We scored 5 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 5 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 80. A wearable teether that stays on baby's hand and protects skin from scratching.
Value & longevity score of 90. Simple and effective with many grip angles.
| # | 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 | 84Nuby Silicone Wrist Teething MittenAbout $10 | 84 | 80 | 90 | Low |
| 4 | 82Comotomo Silicone Baby TeetherAbout $7 | 84 | 76 | 90 | Low |
| 5 | 76Chewbeads Brooklyn TeetherAbout $15 | 86 | 70 | 70 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Choose solid silicone or rubber teethers that are easy to clean. The FDA warns against amber teething necklaces and benzocaine teething gels.
2 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 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.
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 5 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.
Nuby Silicone Wrist Teething Mitten (About $10) 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.
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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