I’m a sucker for cute baby toys, and Bonnie the Octopus Teether (which comes with its own suckers) is irresistible.  It’s very light, and shaped to make it easy for small babies to grab and, importantly, to keep hold.  The eight tentacles, are covered in firm suckers (see, I told you) and have soft spikes underneath, which provide an interesting texture for Baby to chew, and to help with teething and sore gums – the tentacles reach the back teeth too which is a bonus. The sweet little face is topped by a hat in a colour of your choice – pink, yellow, blue, orange or lilac. And the hat isn’t just ornamental either – it has soft ridges for Baby to chew on too.

It’s made of silicone so can be used as a bath toy. It can also be popped in the dishwasher for a good clean, and it’s freezer safe, which is handy if baby is really suffering with their teeth. What a lovely and novel toy.

At £13.95 from BabyToLove I know my little grandson will love it (unless I can’t bear to part with it of course).

 

 

Talking of my grandson, if your little one’s teeth are causing them to dribble too, you may be interested in the Bclip. Like many of the cleverest designs, simplicity is the key. It’s a moulded strip of food-grade rubber, with a large attractive clip on each end, which fits around the back of your child’s neck – that’s it. You can clip any piece of fabric or even paper to the clips, creating an instant bib or apron. Select the size and shape – a tea towel, a large piece of drawing paper, a paper serviette, the choice is all yours.

So if you’re out and realize you’ve forgotten a bib, or Baby has just spat mashed potato all over your only one, the Bclip is a lifesaver. It looks attractive, takes up almost no room in your baby bag and you can grab a paper serviette or anything else to hand and make an instant bib.

And if your older child heads for some paints or felt-tips whilst wearing his best jumper, fear not – grab a large piece of drawing paper and clip it around his neck with the Bclip, and the instant apron will help protect his jumper from a Van Gogh-style rework.

Then when he’s finished – you chuck the paper away – my favourite type of washing up.

Easy to wipe clean and flexible – for comfort or stuffing in a bag, it’s a useful buy at  £9.95 from BabyToLove once again.

 

By Dr K Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.