# Easy-to-hold teethers Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/teether/easy-to-hold/ Category: Baby > Teether. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 251 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. **Question:** Which teether can a baby hold easily? **Short answer:** Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether has the best record for easy-to-hold teethers: 39 of 39 reviewers said their baby could hold it, and 70% of its reviews say their baby likes it. Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether is next at 34 of 34 and Sophie la Girafe Teether at 24 of 25. Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt has the weakest record here at 14 of 19, and 25% of its reviews say it is hard to hold. **What stands out:** The two teething mitts are where hold complaints cluster: 25% of Itzy Ritzy reviews and 12% of Malarkey Kids reviews say it is hard to hold. ## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked) | Rank | Product | Easy to hold | Share | Amazon | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether | 39 of 39 | 100% | yes | | 2 | Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether | 34 of 34 | 100% | yes | | 3 | Sophie la Girafe Teether | 24 of 25 | 96% | yes | | 4 | Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether | 22 of 24 | 92% | yes | | 5 | Nuby Teethers | 13 of 14 | 93% | yes | | 6 | Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether | 13 of 15 | 87% | yes | | 7 | Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt | 14 of 19 | 74% | yes | 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. Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether No reviewer reported trouble holding it, and 98% say it is easy to hold. 70% say their baby likes it and 20% call it easy to clean. - Praised for: Baby loves it (70%), Easy to clean (20%), Soothes teething (10%) - Reports counted: 40 ### 2. Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether Babies take to it: 78% of reviews say their baby likes it and 85% say it is easy to hold. 32% say their baby seemed soothed by it, and 8% mention that it can be chilled. - Praised for: Baby loves it (78%), Soothes teething (33%), Easy to clean (13%) - Reports counted: 40 ### 3. Sophie la Girafe Teether Price is the sticking point, with 26% of reviews finding it too expensive. Still, 59% say it is easy to hold and 59% say their baby likes it, though 10% mention mold or trouble cleaning it. - Praised for: Baby loves it (59%), Good value (13%), Easy to clean (13%) - Complaints: Too expensive (26%), Mold or hard to clean (10%), Baby ignores it (10%) - Reports counted: 39 ### 4. Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether Chilling is part of the appeal, with 38% of reviews mentioning it, and 45% say it is easy to hold. 18% say it soothed their baby, while 5% find it hard to hold. - Praised for: Can be chilled (38%), Baby loves it (35%), Soothes teething (18%) - Reports counted: 40 ### 5. Nuby Teethers 13 of 14 said their baby could hold it, from a smaller group. 55% of reviews say their baby likes it, 20% call it good value and 10% find it hard to hold. - Praised for: Baby loves it (55%), Can be chilled (25%), Good value (20%) - Reports counted: 20 ### 6. Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether This mitt-style teether wins babies over (50% of reviews) and is easy to clean (29%), but holding is where it slips: 12% find it hard to hold and 12% say it's too big. - Praised for: Baby loves it (50%), Easy to clean (29%), Soothes teething (8%) - Complaints: Too big (13%), Baby ignores it (8%) - Reports counted: 24 ### 7. Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt Grip is the problem: 25% of reviews say it is hard to hold, and 5 of 19 reviewers who commented on holding said their baby struggled. Babies still take to it, with 35% of reviews saying their baby likes it. - Praised for: Baby loves it (35%), Easy to clean (15%), Soothes teething (5%) - Complaints: Baby ignores it (5%) - Reports counted: 40 ## Questions **Which teether is easy for a baby to hold?** Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether has the best record (39 of 39), followed by Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether (34 of 34) and Sophie la Girafe Teether (24 of 25). Neither Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether nor Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether had a single reviewer report trouble holding it. **Are teething mitts easy for babies to hold?** Reviewers say they can be tricky. 25% of Itzy Ritzy reviews and 12% of Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt reviews say the mitt is hard to hold, and Itzy Ritzy Teething Mitt has the weakest record here at 14 of 19. **When should I call the pediatrician about teething?** Call your pediatrician if your baby's symptoms are severe, last more than a few days or come with a fever. A teether can't tell you whether something else is going on, and reviews just tell you which ones babies could hold. **Is Sophie la Girafe worth the price?** 26% of its reviews say it is too expensive, but 24 of 25 said their baby could hold it and 59% say their baby likes it. 10% mention mold or trouble cleaning 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/