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Alice Gair Paediatric Occupational Therapist and mummy reviewed our new sensory teether, here’s why she loves Peggie the Penguin.
We’ve tried a few off the shelf teethers with varying success, but Reuben immediately took to this one. Teething has got to be one of the most challenging & disruptive parts of raising a baby!! Lots of my mummy friends have reported upset tummies, bad chests & high temps when a new chomper is making an appearance… we seem to have escaped these symptoms but it does wreak havoc on mealtimes & sleep for us 
so finding a good teether is high up on my priorities!
I particularly like Peggie for her unique shape that is not only cute & appealing but actually cleverly designed to ensure a large surface area is hitting the gum without activating the gag reflex.
100% would recommend this teether to new mums!
Promotes oral motor development for feeding & speech Promotes varied tactile exposure Promotes visual perceptual skills Facilitates proprioceptive feedback Easy to grip & manoeuvre
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