Baby & Family · Head-to-head
Sophie la girafe Natural Rubber Teether vs Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Teething Toys: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
A firm rubber teether is exactly what the FDA recommends, and Sophie is the classic. Comotomo's silicone teether is easier for tiny hands and cheaper.
Sophie la girafe Natural Rubber Teether
Buy itThe classic natural rubber teether, firm enough to chew and easy for babies to grip.
- Made from 100% natural rubber from the Hevea tree, phthalate-free, with non-toxic food-grade paint.
- A firm rubber teether, which matches the FDA's recommendation for soothing sore gums.
- Long legs and ears are easy for small hands to hold and bring to the mouth.
- Costs more than simple silicone teethers.
- The hollow body with a squeaker is harder to clean thoroughly than a solid teether.
- Natural rubber is not ideal for families managing latex sensitivities; check with your pediatrician.
Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether
Buy itA food-grade silicone teether shaped like tiny fingers, easy to grab and chew.
- Made from high-quality, food-grade silicone that Comotomo describes as durable but chewy.
- Shaped to mimic the baby fingers babies already gnaw on.
- Designed to be easy to grab and hold, even for fussy babies.
- Softer and chewier than natural rubber, which some babies like less.
- Silicone attracts lint and dust, so it needs regular washing.
- A single shape without the textures some teethers offer.
Side by side
| Sophie la girafe Natural Rubber Teether | Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Parents who want the classic, firm rubber teether most babies recognize. | Younger babies who need something light and easy to hold. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Sophie la girafe Natural Rubber Teether - The classic natural rubber teether, firm enough to chew and easy for babies to grip. Choose the Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether instead if younger babies who need something light and easy to hold.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Teething Toys: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).