Reddit mentions of Baby Banana - Yellow Banana Toothbrush, Training Teether Tooth Brush for Infant, Baby, and Toddler

The banana teether/toothbrush worked best for us, but you might have to try a few to find what works for him.

I wonder if this would work?

Could you do a washcloth in warm water? I imagine the texture alone might be part of what makes that soothing?

I don't know if you have started solids but ours really enjoyed apples and cucumbers - you could keep them out of the fridge at room temp if he hates the cold that much. They seemed to be really good when teething, he would gnaw on them and made him feel better.

Recently, mine is super interested in this banana shaped teething "toothbrush" - he goes to town on it! Also, the plastic teething necklaces are often a big hit while baby wearing (I wear the necklace, not him, and he chews on it while he's in the carrier.)

This banana teething toothbrush. It's available at babies r us and other local stores as well as Amazon. My LO had two teeth at 4 months and literally carried this banana everywhere. It just so happens to be super cute when she uses it plus it brushes her new teeth at the same time so that's a win-win! I couldn't have survived teething without it. LO is now 1yr and still looks for her "nanner" when her teeth are hurting!

My LO would never take frozen teethers or wooden or plastic she only preferred this soft silicone texture and it's tough to find! You may have to try a few textures before you find the right one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QYW8LW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1458000024&sr=8-1&keywords=baby+banana&pi=SY200_QL40

My kiddo loved this banana teether. I'm in the US but I'm guessing you can find something similar.


Baby Banana Infant Training Toothbrush and Teether https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QYW8LW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qh7KDbQYP1HT7

This happened with my son around 4-5 months. He sprouted his first two teeth shortly after.

So it could just be teething? My son loved to have his gums massaged using the [baby banana toothbrush] (https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Banana-Training-Toothbrush-Teether/dp/B002QYW8LW)
It is made of silicone and has little nubs for bristles.

My daughter is very "meh" about Sophie, but she loves this little banana baby toothbrush (which I guess isn't technically a teething toy). She's 13 months old in a few days, has 9 teeth (going on 12!) and chooses this banana over everything else, even the freezer ones. When my son was cutting his teeth, he loved the Dr. Brown's watermelon teether - it was the only one he ever liked.

EDIT: I'm seeing now a few other recommendations for the banana brush - it really is awesome!

Ow! Yeah, definitely time for finger protection. We used this banana teether/toothbrush and he loved it.

I'm a little confused...aren't you using your finger now? The rubber thimble-style brush seems like it would be way less bulky than a cloth. Am I mis-reading?

The itzbeen is one of my number 1 go to baby gifts, along with this banana toothbrush teether and the Nose frida which has been an absolute life saver for us. I thought I would be able to remember the last time my baby ate or had a diaper change but sleep depervation + feeding every 2-3 hours.. seems to make everything blur together. The moment my daughter realized she was hungry she needed fed RIGHT THEN. The itzbeen allowed up to learn her schedule and anticpate moving toward the family room or her nursery and find my pillows or diapers..etc

I've been using the baby banana toothbrush on my guy: http://amazon.com/dp/B002QYW8LW He's teething so he likes having something to chew on anyway, and he really seems to like how the rubbery bristles feel on his gums.

We use advil for the bad days and he loves the banana toothbrush teether for his molars, whenever he starts chomping i tell him to find that.
Baby Banana Infant Training Toothbrush and Teether, Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QYW8LW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rthszbZ4AM3Y1

some thoughts on getting him to like tooth brushing - my adult hygienist was a former pediatric hygienist and she suggested using a kids toothpaste in a fun flavor. We had raspberry and my daughter would have happily eaten it straight from the tube. She also suggested the banana brush to get her used to a toothbrush, using a washrag to 'wipe' her teeth off if she wasn't down with a toothbrush and alternating her brushing and me brushing her teeth after letting her watch me brush mine. I usually let her brush while I brush and after add a little toothpaste and do a quick scrub. It was kind of a progression in our house...

What about those mesh teethers you can fill with frozen fruit or frozen breastmilk/formula, or even just crushed ice?

Also, my kid doesn't like those big frozen teething rings but she likes this little rubber sophie the giraffe, and this banana toothbrush. On bad nights I give her tylenol before bed. I also rub her gums sometimes with my finger, which she likes.

Hmm. I remember the phone cord definitely being from Amazon itself. I usually only get stuff that’s either straight from Amazon or “fulfilled by Amazon”, since I like the free shipping. (I know that “fulfilled by Amazon” is different, though.) I almost bought a baby toothbrush that was “shipped and sold by Amazon” recently, but found in the reviews that some people were getting the made in the USA version, and others were getting the made in Taiwan version, which appears to be a knock-off.

I believe some of the clothes may have been third-party though, since I remember them taking forever to get to me. Don’t know the details about what my friends/family/coworkers ordered, I’m afraid.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QYW8LW/ref=s9_hps_ft_g75_ir17?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1PW276VB95JGAFZGFMV3&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=1768031582&pf_rd_i=1000880991

Yes to everyone who said something for Mom. One person got me chapstick at my shower and I almost cried... everything is about baby basically for the rest of her life. It’s nice when someone remembers she exists, too. Gift certificates for massages are especially great- everything hurts afterwards. Comfy pajamas that have pockets, a silicone breast pump if she plans to nurse (life saver for clogged ducts... you can latch it while in the shower), meal delivery service or gift cards for places that deliver (or something like Postmates). Make a point to get her out of the house, too, once baby comes. Obviously you don’t give that as a gift at the shower... but it’s sadly pretty common to lose touch with your non-parent friends once baby comes. Make sure to keep in touch with her and not just to come over and see the baby.

For baby- multiple crib sheets, crib liners for the inevitable spit-ups and pees, these washcloths (or something similar. SO soft), this teething toy (this is pretty much the only one my son will use), these books. If you’re willing to splurge a bit, one of the bouncers that has a motor to bounce itself (some are pretty inexpensive, but the MamaRoo was awesome to have). White noise machine.

This could be it. My 12 week old started wanting to put everything in his mouth about a week or two ago. He's only just now able to hold things in his hands and get them to his mouth himself, but before he could do that, he would try to suck on his clothes if they came too close to his mouth, or my shoulder, or my fingers. Anything. I think it's developmentally normal at this time to just start putting everything in the mouth.

If she wants to chew and not suck, you might try a baby banana Probably not good after she has teeth, but my little guy loves gumming on it and can hold the handles himself.

I've thrown everything on there that I know we will need/want. This way, whatever is left, we can still get a discount on. I have both pricey and not so pricey items. And I too am registered with Amazon. Here are a few of the cheaper items I have on my list if you want to check them out:
Skip Hop Spout Cover- Whale
http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Spout-Cover-Whale/dp/B001WAJVZM/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=IEFRQ3CRIV55S

Baby Banana training toothbrush
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Banana-Bendable-Training-Toothbrush/dp/B002QYW8LW/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=I1ZE4J4J0X6H4

Munchkin Backseat Organizer
http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-23205-Backseat-Organizer-Black/dp/B003XMWFBE/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=I15ELS3VA7EZ3I

Sasy Baby Disposable Diaper Baggies
http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Disposable-Counts-Diaper-Sacks/dp/B0007V644S/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=IDCAXJI26J3PE

Nosefrida
http://www.amazon.com/Nosefrida-The-Snotsucker-Nasal-Aspirator/dp/B00171WXII/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=IT3PQ5INDNNZ6

Lamaze Freddie the Firefly
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Green sprouts 10 Pack Waterproof Absorbent Terry Bibs (someone on here told me these rocked so added them lol)
http://www.amazon.com/green-sprouts-Waterproof-Absorbent-Terry/dp/B000CP2X9O/ref=br_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JH4ZHMSVHZWK&coliid=I4VY0VDI592SI


Hope this helps! :)

We had the same thing happen around 13 months. It involved molars and was miserable. You don't use tooth paste until around 3 years old, at least, according to our pediatrician and google. We use this toothbrush. Kiddo loves it. We brush her teeth every night before bed. Then we either give her a clean binkie, or wipe off her current one with a butt wipe.

At that age my son was a fan of the munch mitt.

Lots of people recommend the banana.

Also some kind of frozen teether might help.

We tried frozen washcloths but my son wasn't a fan. I don't remember when we started giving Infant Motrin but... my son got his first tooth at 9 months and it was around then.

In a few months, once baby is eating solids, you might try handing her a frozen waffle. I know it doesn't help for now but put the idea in your back pocket. Now that we're working on molars it's the only thing that reaches the back of my son's mouth. And he loves food so he's more inclined to actually use/eat it.

It is hard to know what each individual baby will like at different phases, but having a variety at your disposal is very helpful.

This is one of the first things my daughter liked

https://www.target.com/p/skip-hop-silver-lining-cloud-teether/-/A-75556852

She also liked this one early on https://www.amazon.com/HEVEA-643162-Panda-Teether/dp/B00EORBYO6

As time went by, she wound up liking munchkin frozen gel ones (used with a pacifier leash) https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Teether-Toy-Ring-Pack/dp/B016D833EM

And the comotomo one with the “fingers” https://www.amazon.com/Comotomo-Silicone-Baby-Teether-Orange/dp/B00913DY3W

We had baby banana for a first toothbrush and it doubled as a well loved teether https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Banana-Training-Toothbrush-Teether/dp/B002QYW8LW

Eta - also soft books, especially the ones with dangly silicone shapes for teething were huge in those early months. Have plenty!