Sarah's Silks Silk and Wood Teethers

Each baby teether is a solid American maple wood ring with a 21 inch Playsilk knotted onto it. The ring is easy for a baby to grasp and the silk adds a soft contrast to hold and explore. No glues or sealants are used on the wood, so the ring is cut from a single piece of maple and left simple.

The teether comes in three looks, Blossom, Desert, and Sea, so you can pick the palette you like or match a nursery. The Blossom version is a 3 inch diameter maple ring with a 21 by 21 inch Mini Blossom Playsilk knotted on. Each silk is hand dyed, so the exact shade carries the gentle variation of hand dyed color.

The ring is cut from solid American maple with no glues or sealants, and the wood is naturally antibacterial and non splintering. That makes it a firm surface a baby can mouth to soothe sore gums. Reaching for and turning the ring also gives early practice with grip, so the toy works the hands as well as easing teething.

Holding the ring and pulling the silk gives a baby two textures to compare, which nourishes the senses. Grasping, passing the toy between hands, and tracking the moving silk all promote early hand eye coordination. Because it is light and easy to hold, a young baby can manage it during awake time with an adult nearby.

Take the silk off the ring before cleaning. Hand wash the silk in warm water with a mild soap, hang it to dry, and iron on medium if you want the shine back. Wipe the maple ring with a little soap and lukewarm water rather than soaking it. Keeping the parts separate protects the silk color and the natural wood.

The Playsilks are dyed with non toxic, eco friendly dyes, so the color comes from gentle materials. Hand dyeing means the tone can vary slightly between pieces, which is normal for this range. The soft, muted shades are part of the appeal and sit well in a calm nursery alongside the natural maple of the ring.