Our tests took place at an accredited lab that is experienced in testing toys for children and babies. This four-piece musical teething set provides a full sensory experience for baby with bright colours and a variety of soft teething textures. We loved that the set includes a range of instruments – including a trumpet, guitar, maraca, and tambourine – each free from BPA, phthalate and PVC.

You can give your baby paracetamol from two months and ibuprofen from three months. Just make sure it is suitable for babies before you give them it. In June 2011, my little boy, Jimmy, was 10 weeks old when he started constantly gnawing on his hands. I was a little worried because he seemed a little frustrated and uncomfortable and was making the skin on his hands sore. We have reported the failures to the manufacturers, the retailers and the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Here's what they told us:

Each Gummee product is made specifically for little hands and little mouths, at exactly the time they need it. The approximate dimensions for the inside of the Gummee Glove are as follows; Length, 7cm from start of wrist to top of glove. Width, 7cm at widest part. Height, 4 cm. Key specs – Material: BPA-free silicone; Cleaning: Hand wash only; Usage: Suitable as a teether only when worn by an adult We also tested all 15 teething toys for their levels of phthalates. Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are banned for use in children's toys by the EU at levels above 0.1% of its total weight

Depending on your little one's age, this could be a teether that's been chilling in the fridge, some cold water in a cup or chilled fruit purées. Designed by UK parents Jodine and Stephen Boothby, owners of the trusted Gummee brand, in 2011, Gummee glove and the heart teething ring complies with all safety laws for the UK, EU, USA & is FDA & CE approved. it is made from premium quality cotton and food grade silicone. BPA, PHTHALATE & LEAD FREE.

What can I do to help a baby with teething pain?

You’ll often notice that your baby will want to chew on everything while they’re teething, and one of the ways you can help them is with a teething toy. The chewing and gnawing action help to reduce the discomfort in a baby’s gums while distracting them with fun colours, comforting textures, and playful designs. This was my light bulb moment. I was straight on Google, looking for teething mittens. They did not exist. Now they do!