"I’ve finally found The One. And by that, I mean The One teething hack for baby that keeps my little happy and comfortable. The One method for soothing a teething baby that I swear by over all the other methods in the sea. Because truly, there is an endless sea of tips, tricks, products, and recommendations out there to swim through when it comes to teething—and most of them don’t work. Which is why teething is the worst.
I don’t remember exactly what teething feels like, but my imagination takes me back to the pain of getting my braces tightened during my middle school years. My teeth and gums ache just thinking about that. And why does it seem like just when you and your baby settle into a solid sleep schedule, their first tooth decides to bust onto the scene? I can’t answer that, but what I can say is that after trying many a teething hack for baby, I’ve finally found the one: an ice mold.
I fill it with water—sometimes fruit too—and keep it in the freezer at all times. When I give it to my 1-year-old, the cold, icy relief on her teeth and gums is instant. While it is a little messier than some other methods, I’ll gladly clean up a few water drops on the floor in exchange for a happy, comfortable baby.
Bonus: my popsicle-obsessed 3-year-old also loves eating “icicles,” and I have one less battle to fight when it comes to limiting sugar intake from frozen treats. Everybody wins. If you’re ready for a teething game-changer, check out some of these ice molds below.
Teething Hack for Baby: Shop Ice Molds
This option features four BPA-free and easy-release popsicle molds that hold about 3.5 oz of liquid each. The set includes one round pop mold, four removable molds, and four popsicle sticks with drip guards.
This is a more expensive option, but for good reason. This two-pack of freezer-friendly teethers are designed to be filled with fine purees, water, breastmilk, homemade smoothies, juiced fruits and veggies, and more.
A unique option from editor and reader-favorite baby brand EZPZ, these tiny pop molds are perfectly-sized for babies’ mouths, include easy-to-hold handles, and feature frozen sensory bumps for oral awareness.
This DIY ice pop mold includes seven spots to create yummy teething icicles for your kiddo. It’s made of food-grade silica, is dishwasher-safe, and easy to use!
Similar to the first option in this list, but this ZOKU ice pop set includes six molds with a classic popsicle shape—making it a great option for older babies and toddlers.
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