Suri the Octopus Tells a Soothing Tale for Teethers

Teething is one of the most dreaded ordeals for a new parent. Not only are the little ones up all night and miserably drooling, but inevitably everything from a dog toy to a finger becomes an opportunity for the child to chomp. While many teething rings are functional, they’re just not that much fun. Given the choice, the little tooth-grower is always going to go for something that looks like a toy, not a mini life preserver. So what’s a parent to do if they want a safe option that does the job and is fun enough to keep their child’s attention? Try the Suri the Octopus and Friends line of teething toys by Mayapple Baby.

The teething toys are based on the three characters: Suri the Octopus (in a baby blue or sweet yellow color), The Wheel, and The Anchor from the children’s book, Suri, to be published by Mayapple Baby. Suri the Octopus met The Wheel and The Anchor one day in some faraway sea and now they are traveling the world together. Parents and children can discover together how the friends overcome obstacles and learn about their world, and themselves, as they journey home.

Each of the teethers has multiple sensory points and textures; they are designed to reach both front and back teeth and are easy for babies to grip and manipulate, meaning babies may not need to depend on their parents to tame the tooth pain. The teethers have both soft and hard places to bend, bite and chew, making the teethers useful throughout different teething phases. But longevity isn’t the main selling point here (though it’s a good one). Most importantly, they are fun to play with, and their shapes, textures and colors inspire imagination. Their colorful presence will make a great addition to any display, but particularly any beach themes retailers are planning for the summer.

These ocean dwellers are also earth-friendly, of course! The packaging is printed with soy ink on recycled paper. In addition to being a friend to the environment, each one meets or exceeds ASTM F963 and applicable safety standards so parents can be assured Suri is the safest toy for their baby’s mouth. The nautical neighbors are made of 100% food-grade silicone. They were created by the wife-and-husband team of Melissa Huang and Mark Caldeira to be non-toxic, BPA free and phthalates free.

Enlist Suri and her friends help your customers’ teethers at www.mayapplebaby.com