Teething Charms vs Wild Teether: Picking Baby's First Teether
By LOULOU LOLLIPOP - US | Designed to Love, Made for Joy ... | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Lion teething charm and Elephant Wild Teether on grip, textures, and portability so you can pick the right first teether for your baby's stage.
Quick answer
For a baby around three months who is mouthing everything but has no teeth yet, the Wild Teether - Elephant is the more practical first teether because its one-handed shape fits a clenched fist. Choose the Teething Charms - Lion instead when you want a teether that stays hooked to a bag or stroller and offers three silicone textures for different sore spots.
Grip and independence at the first-teether stage
A first teether has to work in a baby's hands, not just in yours. The Elephant is sized to fit inside a clenched fist and stays put even when held, which matters when a three-month-old is still learning to steer an object to the mouth. The Lion charm is built around a soft beaded ring and is designed to be hooked onto a bag strap, stroller bar, or high-chair frame, so it is less about self-directed chewing and more about having a safe surface within reach.
Textures and what they cover
The Lion packs three silicone textures — bumps, ridges, and a smooth surface — so a baby can choose whichever spot feels good that day. The Elephant uses textured ridges to give gums a firm surface to work against. If your baby is just starting to mouth objects, the Elephant's single firm texture is simpler to figure out; the Lion's variety becomes more useful as teething moves through stages and different areas of the gum line get sore.
Portability and where the teether lives
The Lion's hook-and-ring design is the clear winner for leaving the house: clip it to the diaper bag or stroller and it does not end up on the sidewalk. The Elephant is a standalone teether with no attachment point described in the catalog, so it works best as a floor or high-chair toy that you hand to your baby directly. That difference matters if you are buying one teether to cover both home and outings.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Grip vs. attachment: The Elephant wins on grip: it is sized for a fist and stays put when held. The Lion wins on attachment: it hooks to a bag, stroller, or high chair so it does not get lost or dropped. You can buy both, but if you want one first teether, decide whether independent holding or staying off the floor matters more right now. If your baby cannot yet hold a teether alone, start with the Elephant.
- Texture variety vs. simplicity: The Lion offers three textures (bumps, ridges, smooth) so a baby can self-select what soothes a sore spot. The Elephant offers one firm ridged surface. More options are not automatically better: some babies get overwhelmed or fixate on one spot. Match the texture count to how your baby is teething. If your baby is already showing preferences for certain surfaces, the Lion's variety is worth it.
- Price and stage: Both are inexpensive first-teether options, but the Elephant costs less at catalog price. That makes it a low-risk starting point before teeth appear, with the Lion as a natural second purchase once your baby is mobile and you need a teether that travels. Treat the Elephant as the stage-one teether and the Lion as the on-the-go upgrade.
Product facts at a glance
- Teething Charms - Lion: Three silicone textures (bumps, ridges, smooth) on a soft beaded ring with a hook for bag straps, stroller bars, or high-chair frames. You get multiple chewing surfaces plus a built-in way to keep the teether off the ground when you are out.
Teething Charms - Lion - Wild Teether - Elephant: One-handed teether sized to fit inside a clenched fist, with textured ridges for gums. It is easier for a young baby to hold and steer to the mouth without help, which supports independent chewing.
Wild Teether - Elephant
Which teether fits your baby
Best for
- Babies around three months who are mouthing everything but have no visible teeth yet
- Parents who want a low-cost first teether that a baby can hold independently
Not for
- Families who need a teether that clips to a stroller or bag for outings
- Babies who already prefer a variety of textures and need more than one surface
