How to Use teether in a Sentence

teether

noun
  • Moreover, little ones may use this brush more as a teether than a toothbrush.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024
  • It's also made of platinum silicone, which means it can be used as a teether or as a bath toy.
    Marisa Lascala and Lori Bergamotto, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • These four simple teethers feature cute and clever designs everyone can feel good about.
    Popular Science, 15 Mar. 2020
  • For those younger toddlers who still might appreciate a teether, this pink elephant us right on theme.
    Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Wooden blocks, silicone teethers and puzzle pieces lay strewn across the playroom floor.
    Washington Post, 16 July 2019
  • The classic water teether gets a fun new spin with Itzy Ritzy’s three-pack of cool cactus shapes.
    Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2020
  • The Skwish is a wooden rattler and teether in one, and lets babies squish and shake to their heart’s content.
    Megan Stein, Country Living, 15 Jan. 2019
  • Two very important things to consider when picking the perfect toy/teether for your child.
    Meredith Woerner, Variety, 16 July 2024
  • Each set has two pre-spoons ideal for purées, doubling as a teether for sore gums, and an open-channel spoon for gripping to soft solids.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older.
    CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Consider gifting some colorful stacking cups or the cutest teether toy.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The nontoxic silicone makes this fidget toy do double duty as a teether, too.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022
  • The teether portion lets the child bite down without hurting you and it can be placed in the freezer in order to feel better on their teething mouth.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 June 2021
  • One night at dinner, a server picked up my dirty glasses (Rai’s favorite teether), cleaned them, and tightened the screws.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This adorable elephant teether provides a textured surface for happy chewing and gumming.
    Popular Science, 15 Mar. 2020
  • Instead of tempting them to catch a regular hard plastic disc in their teeth, this disc is made with soft rubber suitable for your tiny teether.
    Popular Science, 9 June 2020
  • But Take Note Some areas may have sharper edges, so it's not designed to double as a teether.
    Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Made with soft silicone and a natural beechwood, this pretty teether can help soothe achy gums and is perfect for little hands.
    Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Older infants and toddlers can enjoy these unique popsicle-style teethers that can be customized to their taste.
    Popular Science, 15 Mar. 2020
  • There’s also a clasp at the bottom of each one, which can hold the silicone teether included in the set or can be used as a pacifier clip.
    Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Firm sections at the tail and top offer a chewing spot for teethers—a helpful element in this younger age group, Fisher says.
    Taryn Mohrman, wsj.com, 8 Dec. 2023
  • There are three in all, including an avocado rattle, a taco toy complete with tomato teethers, and a lemon and lime clacker.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The company also now offers teethers in addition to pacifiers.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 8 Mar. 2019
  • Boil or use hot, soapy water to thoroughly wash pacifiers, bottles, bottle nipples, teethers, toys, and the washable parts of your breast pump each day.
    Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 3 July 2024
  • There is an organic ball and teether, sustainable wood batting toy, and four interchangeable learning card sets.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 19 May 2021
  • Three to five good-quality, interactive toys, such as teethers, ring toys, and an activity cube, could be enough for your baby.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
  • For babies who need extra oral stimulation, this teether provides soothing vibrations when those little mouths bite down on the corn cob.
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022
  • The opportunities are practically endless for this two-ball play set, which can be used as a teether, a bath toy that squirts and stacks, or as a simple squeeze toy.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • While these are pricey, the play kit has over 10 items, including high-contrast black-and-white image cards, a teether, a wooden rolling bell, an engaging mirror, and more.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Now, the company has been able to ramp up the Pop Pacifier and offer a second product, The Chew, a teether.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 8 Mar. 2019

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