Since the very point of having a teether is for your baby to stick it in his mouth and chew on it for hours on end, you have to think about what that teether is made of. You should look for one that is free of both BPA, which has been linked to developmental, reproductive and neural problems, and phthalates, which has been linked to obesity, asthma and hormone disruption. Bonus points for organic materials and non-toxic dyes. Here, five safe teething options.

Speesees Teething Toy: Made from a 100% organic canvas shell, filled with organic cotton and colored with low-impact dyes, this teether is perfectly safe inside and out. And the big bunny ears make it easy to gnaw on.

Natursutten Natural Rubber Teether: Refrigerated teethers soothe tender gums, but often they’re made with chemical softeners. This one is made from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), a material used for medical products and is free of BPA and phthalates. Inside? Sterilized water.

Sassy Wooden Dove: From Sassy’s eco Earth Bright’s line, this teething toy is made of hardwoods with non-toxic water-based finishes.

Under the Nile Organic Cotton Teething Bear: These teether teddys are made from handpicked organic cotton and died using vegetable or metal-free dyes. Another plus with fabric teethers–they’re machine washable–a nice feature considering they’re in and out of Baby’s mouth all day.

RockLovePeace Baby Heirloom Teethers: These gorgeous and giftable teethers are hand made in the USA from cherry wood and finished with organic beeswax.

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