How to clean a teething ring: tips for wood + silicone

A teething ring goes in your little one's mouth every day. Good hygiene is therefore essential. At Kids Goods, we only offer combination teething rings, made of natural beechwood and food-grade silicone. This blog post explains how to clean these materials safely and easily, so your teething ring always stays fresh and safe.

🌿 Why cleaning is so important
Babies discover the world with their mouths. A baby teething toy Used multiple times a day, it comes into contact with saliva, dust, floors, or toys. Without regular cleaning, bacteria can build up. Fortunately, cleaning a combination teether is easy, as long as you know how.

🌱 How to clean a combination teething ring (wood + silicone)
Our teething rings combine a sturdy wooden ring with soft silicone beads. Each material requires a different approach:

• Silicone parts → You can clean it safely with warm water and mild soap, or boil it in hot water (max. 5 minutes).

• Wooden ring → Wipe only with a slightly damp cloth, do not immerse or boil.

• Drying tips → Always let both parts air dry thoroughly before reassembling the teether. For babies who drool a lot, it's wise to disassemble and clean the teether more often.

💡 Extra tip: Does the wood feel dry? Protect it with a little natural coconut oil (100% pure, no additives).

❌ What you better not do

• Immerse the wooden ring in water, boil it or put it in the dishwasher

• Cleaning with alcohol, bleach or aggressive agents

• Dry the teething ring on the radiator or in the sun

📌 In summary
A Kids Goods baby teething ring is easy to clean: you can wash or briefly boil the silicone ring, and gently wipe the wooden ring with a cloth. Let both parts dry completely before reassembling them. This way, your teething toys clean, safe and ready to use.

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