# Easy-to-clean teethers

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/teether/easy-to-clean/
Category: Baby > Teether. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 206 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Dec 2018 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which teether is easy to clean?

**Short answer:** Itzy Ritzy Teensy Tubes Teether has the best record for easy cleaning: 17 of 20 parents said it was easy to wash and didn't trap water or gunk. Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt comes next at 22 of 27, while Sophie la girafe Original Teether has the weakest record here at 9 of 28, with 52% of its reviews mentioning mold or trouble cleaning it. The Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers Teethers set posts the highest share at 8 of 9, but just 9 parents gave a verdict, and every product here rests on a fairly small group.

**What stands out:** Mold or trouble cleaning is the complaint that repeats: 52% of Sophie la girafe Original Teether reviews, 21% of Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt reviews and 18% of Baby Banana Teething Toothbrush reviews mention it. Breaking is the bigger complaint about Frida Baby Not Too Cold to Hold Teether, at 24%.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Easy to clean | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itzy Ritzy Teensy Tubes Teether | 17 of 20 | 85% | yes |
| 2 | Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt | 22 of 27 | 81% | yes |
| 3 | Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers Teethers | 8 of 9 | 89% | yes |
| 4 | Baby Banana Teething Toothbrush | 23 of 30 | 77% | yes |
| 5 | Frida Baby Not Too Cold to Hold Teether | 8 of 11 | 73% | yes |
| 6 | Sophie la girafe Original Teether | 9 of 28 | 32% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Itzy Ritzy Teensy Tubes Teether

Parents praise the cleanup (64%) and the grip (60%), and 56% say their baby likes it. 16% mention mold or trouble cleaning it.

- Praised for: Easy to hold (60%), Baby loves it (56%), Soothes teething (16%)
- Reports counted: 25

### 2. Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt

Easy washing comes up in 67% of its reviews and 48% say their baby likes it, though 21% mention mold or trouble cleaning it. Reviews first posted on Itzy Ritzy's own site were 7 of 7 positive, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Baby loves it (48%), Soothes teething (12%), Good value (6%)
- Reports counted: 33

### 3. Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers Teethers

8 of 9 is the highest share here, but just 9 parents gave a verdict. Parents also mention chilling it (26%), while 9% say their baby ignored it and 6% say it breaks.

- Praised for: Can be chilled (26%), Baby loves it (21%), Soothes teething (18%)
- Complaints: Baby ignores it (9%), Breaks (6%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 4. Baby Banana Teething Toothbrush

More parents weighed in on this one than on any other here (30), and 80% of its reviews say their baby likes it. Cleaning earns praise at 62%, but 18% mention mold or trouble cleaning it and 8% say it breaks.

- Praised for: Baby loves it (80%), Easy to hold (28%), Soothes teething (12%)
- Complaints: Breaks (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Frida Baby Not Too Cold to Hold Teether

Breaking is the main complaint, at 24% of its reviews, ahead of mold or trouble cleaning (9%). Still, 8 of 11 parents said it was easy to clean, and 15% mention chilling it.

- Praised for: Baby loves it (26%), Soothes teething (15%), Can be chilled (15%)
- Complaints: Breaks (24%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 6. Sophie la girafe Original Teether

Babies take to it, with 50% of reviews saying their baby likes it, but cleaning is where parents struggle: 52% mention mold or trouble cleaning it. 28% call it too expensive, and it has the weakest record here at 9 of 28.

- Praised for: Baby loves it (50%), Easy to hold (15%), Good value (10%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (28%), Breaks (10%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which teether is easy to clean?**

Itzy Ritzy Teensy Tubes Teether has the best record (17 of 20), followed by Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt (22 of 27) and Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers Teethers (8 of 9), though just 9 parents gave a verdict on the last one.

**Is Sophie la girafe hard to clean?**

Many parents say so. 52% of its reviews mention mold or trouble cleaning it, and 9 of 28 said it was easy to clean, the weakest record here. Plenty of babies do take to it, with 50% of reviews saying their baby likes it.

**How should I clean and look after a teether?**

Follow the maker's cleaning and chilling directions, since they differ from one teether to the next. Check the teether for damage before each use, and stay with your baby while they use it. These reviews tell you what parents found easy to wash, not how to clean yours.

**Do parents chill these teethers?**

Parents mention chilling Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers Teethers (26% of its reviews) and Frida Baby Not Too Cold to Hold Teether (15%). Check the maker's chilling directions for your teether before you chill it.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/