Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush, Toddler

Out of all the teething toys that I bought, this one is my little guys favorite!

So I am totally using this product a bit off label, Im using it for our sweet 4 year old son, who has Autism among other things. He had a dental procedure in hospital this week, and it honestly made my eyes water the amount of work they needed to do. He struggles profoundly from the sensory side with brushing, he doesnt like the way the bristles feel, and even with a 3 sided toothbrush you can usually get 30 seconds at the most, often less out of him before he starts to freak out and fight you. So this was part of a plan I came up with to try and address the issue, since hes a heavy oral stemmer and we have to have items that are appropriate for him to chew on anyways to sub out for inappropriate items, like my books, etc. I thought it might help him get some extra cleaning in with his chewing, so to speak. I figured since the bristles are made of silicon, and hes used to chewing on that, he would tolerate them. And success! I pulled it out of the box, and handed it to him, and holy cow he actually stuck it in his mouth at the first sight of it! Squeal!! I really think this is a totally brilliant product, and I was hoping that it would be long enough he could stick it in the back part of the side of his mouth to chew, because he does that. And it is. My only reason for nocking it off, is that he sat down on our new pet cover for the couch, which is fuzzy, and immediately this thing came up covered in lint. The surface has some form of tackiness to it that exceeds any of his other current chewy items, and I think that is a slight drawback. I dont know how durable it will be yet, it does have a certain amount of give to it, so Im watching him carefully with it to make sure he doesnt bite through it. But otherwise, so far Im super pleased with this product and how it is working out, hes been using it a whole bunch over the last couple of hours, he seems to really like the texture of it, so Whoo-hoo!

He immediately loved it. It’s easy to quick wash with soap, it won’t break and it’s super easy for them to hold. Plus it’s super cheap and if he loses it I don’t mind getting another because it keeps him so happy. And did I mention that it’s not annoying!!! Just one more bonus!!! Update: my son is 20 months and I have recommended this to multiple expecting moms as an absolute essential. Although he hasn’t used this for a while now he probably would still run around with it if he found it. It’s a great purchase and I like this version versus the others (we were gifted some that are bananas but different at the top) and they felt like they would be uncomfortable to chew on and he never wanted those given a choice.

No joke, after I bought the first one, I bought two more, because the baby loves them that much (and I lost the first one as soon as the other two came in the mail). Youll know that you have a teething baby when she starts drooling uncontrollably and starts biting everything--her thumbs, her toys, her mom... Our baby was chewing on her hands so much they were starting to bleed, starting this horrible cycle of crankiness, so I found this banana toothbrush thing and offered it to her. At first, she gave me a look like What the actual eff, mom? but then, like she does with pretty much everything she gets her hands on, she put it in her mouth, and the look on her face was probably like what I looked like the first time I had tiramisu. What is this miraculous thing and how did I exist before I knew of it? The baby was inseparable from this weird pink banana brush for like a solid week. Then her teething pains subsided and she forgot about it. When the teething came back a few weeks later, I reminded her that the banana existed, and what a lifesaver it was. The banana brush does pick up lint (and cat hair!) like nobodys business. Definitely wash it before giving it to your kid, and then give it at least a good rinse after it falls on the floor (maybe a little dish soap if you have pets like we do). I was afraid that it was going to smell like plastic softeners, and it doesnt. Just a very faint floral scent that quickly fades. Highly recommended for teething babies! (And makes for very cute photo ops.)

Not only does the silicone texture brush prepare baby for a life long habit of brushing teeth, but my teething son LOVES to chew this brush. His gums are terribly sore due to teething. He loves to chew on both the brush part, and the banana peel part. With this brush, he is able to reach different areas that bother him. This brush is nicer than a previous one he had that didnt have the peeled down loops. Not only does he chew on those parts at times, but it also allows me to attach a pacifier lanyard to clip to him to prevent it from falling on the floor. And, the peels work to prevent him from pushing it too far it in his mouth. Very happy with this. I purchased a second one to keep in his toy travel bag-o-fun. It has soothed my cranky teething baby many times at home and on the go! *UPDATE* Please note that the manufacturer really doesnt intend this to be a teether, but a starter toothbrush. I read a few reviews where people had problems with some of the bristles being bitten off. Though not ideal, a bristle here or there is tiny and not a choking hazard. Its also made of medical grade silicone, so it should pass without issue. I have not experienced any parts breaking off and my son has been using this for many months. As stated above, I do allow him to use this independently as a teether, but he has never bitten off any bristles, hes not the kind of chewer to bite off pieces, AND I watch him closely while he uses it. Please use caution with any teether or toy for that matter, and always inspect prior to and during use. (Just my extra two cents as a mom looking out for all kiddos.) Cheers!

We bought this for my daughter bc our dog chewed up the banana teethers. (He tries with this, too, but we’re getting better at catching him!). It seems more pliable than the bananas, which has been great, and the nubs for the corn add extra texture for her to explore. The handles/leaves make it easy to hold while the bristles are fun for the tongue and soothing for the gums. To clean, we just add to the bottle dishes or occasionally throw it in the dishwasher. Plus, I’m originally from Indiana, so the corn is a fun inside joke from the old Indiana Beach commercials.

This banana is a life saver. It helped when my baby was teething a few years ago. It has recently become my favorite thing to add when I’m giving a gift to new parents! Totally recommend!!

This item is cute and handy! My little man loves chomping on it and getting is gums brushed by me. :-) I would definitely recommend to a friend. A.J.L.

I have a few silicone teethers and keep running out when the baby throws them all on the floor. I bought the corn one expecting it to be a second string teether, but its actually one of the favorites. I dont know if its the form factor or what, but it gets chomped for longer than most. Its useful to have options and your child may have a different favorite, but Id recommend getting this one at least to try it. Your child may also love silicone corn. (now if shed only try real corn...) For me, anything silicone thats dishwasher safe is a win, and Im very happy with this one.

Our infant baby doesnt have teeth yet but is at that stage where everything goes into his mouth so we figured wed order it early since at least its meant to be in the mouth and hed hopefully get used to brushing habits early. We were amazed at how much our baby loves this brush. He watches us brush our teeth and reaches for his banana immediately and goes to town scrubbing his gums. The two handles are perfect, he holds the brush in either hand or both depending on his mood and is able to hold and control it well (not always the case with primitive motor skills and other objects). A quick rinse when hes done and the brush is ready for next time. It looks cute too (we hate clutter on the vanity but this looks fine next to his yellow rubber duck for baths). After a bath I dry him off on the vanity counter and he was forever squirming but now he just grabs his banana and is calm/distracted enough to not cause a fuss. Similarly, we have a weighing scale pre bath-time that he would be squirming in constantly, making taking a stable weight figure impossible. Now he holds his banana in both hands, isnt grabbing the sides of the scale or baby bath-time paraphernalia on the counter and weighing has become a very quick routine. Were excited to have him start using this on actual teeth soon but not as excited as he is, which is about the best endorsement we can give.