# Teethers for teething babies

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/teether/soothes-teething/
Category: Baby > Teether. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 294 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Feb 2021 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which teether soothes a teething baby, according to parents?

**Short answer:** Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether has the best record: 40 of 40 reviewers said their baby loved it or it soothed teething, though the praise is about grip and enjoyment (82% easy to hold, 78% baby loves it) and just 8% mention soothing. Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether comes next at 29 of 30, and soothing comes up more in reviews of Nuby Teethers (47%) and Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether (42%). Sophie la Girafe Teether has the weakest record here at 20 of 25, with 17% saying their baby ignored it, and price (36%) and mold or cleaning trouble (25%) come up too.

**What stands out:** Parents rate every teether here well, so the gaps come from complaints: 36% of Sophie la Girafe reviews say it is too expensive, 15% of Baby Banana reviews and 11% of Frida Baby reviews say it breaks.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Soothed or loved | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether | 40 of 40 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether | 29 of 30 | 97% | yes |
| 3 | Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether | 35 of 37 | 95% | yes |
| 4 | Nuby Teethers | 29 of 31 | 94% | yes |
| 5 | Munchkin Sili-Soothe Teether | 17 of 18 | 94% | yes |
| 6 | Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether | 23 of 25 | 92% | yes |
| 7 | Sophie la Girafe Teether | 20 of 25 | 80% | 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

82% of reviews say it is easy to hold and 78% say their baby loves it, and no reviewer who gave a verdict said otherwise. Soothing is mentioned less often (8%), so the case here is grip and chewing rather than soothing.

- Praised for: Easy to hold (83%), Easy to clean (20%), Soothes teething (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Baby Banana Toothbrush Teether

Babies take to it: 68% of reviews say their baby loves it and 18% say it soothed teething. Durability is the main complaint, with 15% saying it breaks and 5% mentioning mold or trouble cleaning it.

- Praised for: Easy to hold (23%), Soothes teething (18%), Easy to clean (10%)
- Complaints: Breaks (15%), Mold or hard to clean (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether

Soothing comes up in 42% of reviews, alongside 62% saying their baby loves it. Complaints are small, including 8% who find it hard to hold and 5% who find it too big.

- Praised for: Soothes teething (43%), Easy to hold (23%), Easy to clean (10%)
- Complaints: Hard to hold (8%), Too big (5%), Mold or hard to clean (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Nuby Teethers

Soothing comes up in 47% of reviews and 25% like that it can be chilled. 58% say their baby loves it, and the brand's own site agrees at 7 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Soothes teething (47%), Can be chilled (25%), Easy to hold (14%)
- Reports counted: 36

### 5. Munchkin Sili-Soothe Teether

Cleaning is a plus here, with 33% calling it easy to clean and 33% saying it soothed teething. A smaller group weighed in, and 7% say their baby ignored it.

- Praised for: Easy to clean (33%), Soothes teething (33%), Easy to hold (15%)
- Reports counted: 27

### 6. Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether

Easy holding is the main praise at 39%, and 24% say it soothed teething while 13% like that it can be chilled. 11% say it breaks.

- Praised for: Easy to hold (39%), Soothes teething (24%), Can be chilled (13%)
- Complaints: Breaks (11%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 7. Sophie la Girafe Teether

Babies take to it, with 53% saying their baby loves it, but price is the sticking point at 36%. 25% mention mold or trouble cleaning it, 17% say their baby ignored it and 14% say it breaks.

- Praised for: Soothes teething (17%), Easy to hold (8%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (36%), Mold or hard to clean (25%), Breaks (14%)
- Reports counted: 36

## Questions

**Which teether do parents say soothes teething?**

Moonjax Silicone Baby Teether has the best record (40 of 40), but the praise is mostly about grip and babies enjoying it. Soothing comes up more in reviews of Nuby Teethers (47%) and Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Teether (42%).

**Which of these teethers can be chilled?**

Some reviewers like that they can. 25% of Nuby Teethers reviews and 13% of Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether reviews mention chilling it. Check the maker's instructions for how to chill yours.

**Is Sophie la Girafe worth the price?**

Many babies take to it, but price and cleaning come up. 53% say their baby loves it, yet 36% say it is too expensive and 25% mention mold or trouble cleaning it. It has the weakest record here at 20 of 25.

**When should I call the pediatrician about teething?**

Call your pediatrician if symptoms seem severe, last more than a few days or come with a fever. The reviews here are parent reports, not medical advice.

## 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/