Friday, December 6, 2013

The First Years Massaging Action Teether

The First Years Massaging Action TeetherI had this very teether for my twin boys 8 years ago and they absolutely loved it. So, when my new baby started teething, I sought out the same teether. I was surprised when it arrived and the packaging stated that the product is, "safety tested" for BPA, lead, and phthalates. It does not state ANYWHERE on the package that it is BPA free. As a former regulator (of medical devices) I am very sensitive about company labeling and statements. Perhaps too much so. But, I would rather err on the side of caution where my child is concerned, and the lack of clear "BPA free" labeling on this product gives me pause. Specifically, when they test it for BPA, lead, and phthalates, is there an acceptable amount allowed?! If not, why wouldn't the company simply label the product as BPA, lead, and phthalate free?

Eight years ago, when I gave this toy to my sons, no one had ever heard of BPA. My boys put all manner of plastic toys in their mouths, and I'm sure it was all riddled with BPA. But, in this day and age, when BPA is strongly suspected of being dangerous, I cannot in good conscience allow my new baby to chew on anything that MAY contain it. And, though someone on this site indicated that a representative from the company TOLD them it was BPA free, I'm still skeptical. Again, why not label it as such? Most companies proudly label their products with that simple language that cannot be confused.

My son who is 7 months old loves this vibrating teether. I am not sure about some of the other reviews but the battery can be replaced easily and its very soft and durable. On the drive to daycare each morning all you hear is the vibration from it. Its also very easy to wash off and we haven't had any trouble with it.

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The teether just arrived for my ten month old who seems to be cutting his second tooth.

He's already figured out how to activate the vibration. It is soft, yet has some ridges and bumps that he is pulling with his teeth and gums. I think baby gives it 5 stars!!!

There were contradictory reviews on whether the batteries were replaceable or notthe packing says they are NOT. So unless whoever said they were replaceable is just handier than the rest of us, they do not appear to be replaceable.

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We have another vibrating teether that is very similar to this one, there are some differences though.

This one is much softer on the outside which could be nice on tender gums.

This one has 3 points that she can use to pin point the problem area.

Each point has a different texture (bumps, ridges) so there is some variance

This one seems like it is easier to activate

I will say that I don't know if she favors one for the other. It seems like she uses them both about equally.

She also likes to play with it by making it vibrate on her hands, feet, cheeks etc. We have had a lot of fun playing with it.

It's a great find and I wish I had come across it sooner.

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I got this for my son when he was about 8 months. he loved bitting it and he carry it all over the house. He is now 18 months and it still works plus he still bits on it too. I found it very easy to clean too.

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