Postpartum Tuesday: Massaging Baby Teether

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teether shaped like giraffe

Sophie the Giraffe was all the rage when my oldest was a baby, and it’s still going strong! If your baby’s Sophie needs a giraffe friend, consider this cute little teether from Dr. Brown. 

This simple teether massages sore gums and gives relief to erupting teeth. Put it in the fridge for cooling comfort. After it inevitably ends up on the floor, you can pop it in the dishwasher or sterilizer.

This teether (as well as other patterns) is available on Amazon for less than $5.

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Her Favorite books:
Eragon (series)
Maze Runner (series)
Harry Potter
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Hatchet
My Side of the Mountain
The Hobbit

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Any other suggestions?

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