How is this "hands-free", doesn't the child hold it to put it to its mouth? Also, I heard it's not to be used as a pacifier.
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It is not hands free, very hands on. My daughter loves it though. We are in the thick of teething and this teether has really helped.
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My grandson does not use the teether yet as it is a little too big for his mouth but it will be much better than chewing on the usual dummy which I am afraid my grandson will chew through and perhaps swallow some of the pieces.
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My so loves it he chews and rips on it he sometimes sucks on it but mainly chews. He hasn't broken it apart at all greatest thing I ever bought. Plus it's bigger then a normal binki so they can't really just suck on it. If u have any other questions let me know. I know that I'm buying another one for my next child!
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Yes, the pacifier does come out the mouth. There must be a magnet inside the pacifier where it attaches to the mouth. The pacifier has a smooth flat surface.
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she can't use a pacifier. She can lay flat. My kids use newborn clothes on her. They prefer a doll they have that looks similar but has soft stomach.
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The pills are very small. I have one kid that can swallow without a problem and another one that has an issue. I have been flicking the pill to the back of his throat (one at a time). For my kid it is totally a mental thing.
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i really never hold it to my ear. the only way i talk on my phone is with a ear piece. i hate holding the phone period. I only roll with a blue tooth. I hope this has helped yo. But when I do it is not ofter, and it is not that bad.
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It is slightly longer but our 17-month old consistently grasps the correct side and inserts the correct side in her mouth. Either way, the anti-choke shield will prevent insertion unless the toddler can get their whole mouth around it. At most, I think it would cause them to gag but doubt it can be "swallowed."
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there's no way to connect it to a car seat. i guess a kid could hold in in his/her hands, but it could become a projectile in an accident
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They dissolve very quickly in the mouth and it takes good according to my kids so I don't know why you'd want to dissolve it. I don't think you'd really want to give it to a kid younger than around 3 so at that age they should be able to let it sit in their mouth.
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The only thing that could possibly be a choking hazard is the pacifier, but as the previous person said, that could be detached and put away until the child is a bit older.
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The pacifier is fixed. Unfortunately you can't change it out. But the benefit for my little one is that the stuffed animal attached to the pacifier keeps the pacifier in his mouth. Or at least it did up until he discovered that he could grab it and toss it.
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I bought this for my son who turned two! I felt pretty confident that he was not going to try and shove this thing into his mouth and choke on it... I was more worried about getting the wheels caught in his or his sister hair, if he wandered it near hair while the little motor was running. I think that it has the potential to rip some hair out. If you're worried about you child choking on this, then, STOP right now and don't order this. Order him or her a helmet with a mouth guard and follow them around the house padding everything they bump into.....or cut the cord and left them discover the fun of life and toys! I bought this for my son who turned two! I felt pretty confident that he was not going to try and shove this thing into his mouth and choke on it... I was more worried about getting the wheels caught in his or his sister hair, if he wandered it near hair while the little motor was running. I think that it has the potential to rip some hair out. If you're worried about you child choking on this, then, STOP right now and don't order this. Order him or her a helmet with a mouth guard and follow them around the house padding everything they bump into.....or cut the cord and left them discover... » Read More I bought this for my son who turned two! I felt pretty confident that he was not going to try and shove this thing into his mouth and choke on it... I was more worried about getting the wheels caught in his or his sister hair, if he wandered it near hair while the little motor was running. I think that it has the potential to rip some hair out. If you're worried about you child choking on this, then, STOP right now and don't order this. Order him or her a helmet with a mouth guard and follow them around the house padding everything they bump into.....or cut the cord and left them discover the fun of life and toys! « Show Less
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No. I would absolutely NOT put this on anything that your toddler might put in their mouth. My kids are all grown & none of them went to grade school with a pacifier. :) They will outgrow it in time ...
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No she can't have a pacifier. Her mouth is closed, but my daughter still likes to pretend to feed her. She can lay down. Her body, arms and legs are all a soft vinyl but hers arms and legs can move so she can sit or lay, and raise and lower her arms. As far as clothes, I bought newborn size and they fit her perfectly. She is a fat little doll, and so cute. I bought her for both of my daughters and they love her.
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My daughter doesn't complain but I see her struggle with it and then simply use her right hand. Found this thread while trying to figure out how to rig it up for her. I just used a round hairband (like a rubber band) and extended it out. It seems pretty sturdy - we are traveling with it so if it holds up I will let you guys know.
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Christmas present? I use it in therapy (I am a speech pathologist) with kids as young as 3, but I think you could use it with 2 year olds. 18 months might be a bit young as they may just want to put it in their mouths. It depends on the kid though. If you think the kid is really sharp then try it. If the child will be monitored while they play (you faciltate it) they may have fun with it, but 18 month olds don't really get the concept of toppings yet. So to sum up, I would wait until they are a bit older. Up to you.
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It's meant to be touching their skin as often as possible. It is not recommended to leave it on their neck during sleep and nap time. You can move it to their ankle at that time. Otherwise, it remains on their neck at all other times. I can vouch for its effectiveness as well.
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No, it's not supposed to be. That's to go around your neck to make sure you don't drop it. It wouldn't be comfortable strapped to the face. It's like a pair of binoculars. This is an incredible gift for kids.