Sarah's Silks Silk and Wood Teethers

Each teether is a maple wood ring with a 21 inch Playsilk knotted securely onto it. The ring gives a firm surface to grip and the silk adds a soft, flowing texture. Babies get two very different materials in one toy, which makes it interesting to hold, mouth, and pass from hand to hand as they explore.

The contrast is the appeal. The smooth wooden ring feels solid and cool, while the silk is light and slippery. Reaching for the ring and pulling the silk gives a baby different things to feel in one grasp. This kind of tactile play nourishes the senses and gives young ones plenty to investigate during quiet awake time.

First slide the silk off the wooden ring. Hand wash the silk with a mild shampoo or dish soap in warm water, hang it to dry, then iron on medium to bring back the shine. Wipe the wooden ring with a little antibacterial soap and lukewarm water. Keeping the two parts separate during cleaning protects both the silk and the wood.

The knotted silk is a 21 inch Playsilk, so there is a generous piece of fabric attached to the ring. That length gives a baby something to grip, wave, and drape while still holding the wooden ring. The silk is hand dyed with non toxic, eco friendly dyes, so the color is gentle and part of the appeal.

The teether is built around a solid maple wood ring, a hard natural surface that suits a baby who wants to bite down while teething. Because wood is porous, wipe the ring clean with antibacterial soap and lukewarm water rather than soaking it, and let it dry fully before use so it stays in good condition over time.

The silk turns it into more than a teether. Babies wave the fabric, watch it move, and practice reaching and grasping, which supports early hand eye coordination. As they grow, the same silk can be used in simple peekaboo games. So a single toy carries a baby from mouthing and grabbing into early back and forth play.