A transformable teething toy comprising a first hub and a second hub. Resilient flexible rods connect the first hub to the second hub such that the inner surfaces of the first and second hubs are oriented to face towards each other. The teething toy is further transformable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the first and second hubs are spaced apart from each other by the resilient flexible rods to form an expanded structure. In the closed position, the resilient flexible rods are bent such that the expanded structure is collapsed and the inner surfaces of the first and second hubs are releasably engaged with each other.

Methods and systems are presented for configuring a bib assembly to have a hanging portion and first and second ends with attachment features for releasable engagement. The hanging portion may, in some variants, include one or more exposed bights configured to engage a pacifier, toy, or other infant care appliance.

A pacifier ball comprising a hollow sphere comprising a pair of identical hemispherical members having circular hemispherical rims separably joined together to form the hollow sphere. A first pair of hollow pliable nipples being mounted on and projecting radially outward, from one of the hemispherical members. The nipples of the first pair of hollow pliable nipples having centerlines projecting through the center of said sphere and defining therewith a first common plane. A second pair of hollow pliable nipples being mounted on and projecting radially outward from the other hemispherical member. The nipples of the second pair of hollow pliable nipples having centerlines projecting through the center of said sphere and defining therewith a second common plane. The centerlines of the nipples of each pair of hollow pliable nipples creating an angle of separation between the nipples and equal angles of projection for each of the nipples such that each of the nipples is equally spaced from its respective hemispherical rim. The first and second common planes being perpendicular to each other, and therefore each pair of hollow pliable nibbles are oriented perpendicular to each other on their respective hemispherical member. The size, weight, number and placement of the nipples facilitate the ease of use of the pacifier ball by an infant. The pacifier ball can also be taken apart for cleaning.

A stuffed toy for weaning an infant off of use of an infant-use product, the stuffed toy comprising a pliable exterior cover defining an interior void; a soft stuffing material secured within the void; and, an infant-use product secured within the soft stuffing material.

A baby bib includes a body forming an opening to receive a neck of an infant; a pacifier attachment secured to a front surface of the body; and a fastener secured to the pacifier attachment. The pacifier attachment includes a base and an elongated strap integral with the base.

A teething device that is configured to retain a pacifier in a central aperture of the teething device. The teething device has a plurality of lobes at a first end, with the lobes having a plurality of nubs for teething. The aperture and latch are configured to universally retain the edges of a pacifier shield or handle such that the nipple of the pacifier may be presented to a child utilizing the device. The device may also include a plush toy attached to an attachment ledge of the teething device. The plush toy includes an internal pocket for storing a pacifier.

A teething mitt, including a glove portion and a teething cap portion. The glove portion is made of fabric, is flexible, and is adapted to fit over the hand of a child. The teething cap portion is made of silicone and extends over and is secured to the glove portion. A securing strap extends around the glove portion and is used to secure the glove portion near the wrist of the child. The teething cap has protuberances that may be safely chewed upon by the child while teething.

Aspects of the invention include an improved, adaptable sleeve for attaching at least one handle which can accommodate a range of containers of varying shape, size or material compositions. In certain embodiments, the sleeve has one or more protrusions having ergonomic features to assist holding the container upon which the sleeve is installed. In certain embodiments the sleeve is comprised of an elastomer material. In certain embodiments the sleeve is comprised of an expandable, corrugated sleeve wall to receive, conform and adapt to a range of containers. In certain embodiments the sleeve provides improved grasping and control functionality for infants, and users with limited grasping capabilities due to youth, injury or other impairments or restrictions. Accordingly, in certain embodiments the sleeve is silicone with the protruding elements configured to function both as a grasping and control aid for the container and a safe teething chew accessory for infants.

A two-stage teething mitten is provided that includes a fabric pocket defining an interior cavity adapted to enclose an infant hand. An opening is provided in the pocket to accommodate the insertion of an infant hand into the interior cavity. An elongate strap is positioned on the pocket adjacent the opening for detachably securing about the circumference of a wrist of the infant hand. A detachable teething member, which may take the form of a sleeve dimensioned to partially enclose the pocket, a teething ruff that may be attached to the elongate strap, or a second replacement fabric pocket, is provided.

A toy includes a multi-connector for removable attachment to a variety of different styles of soothing devices such as pacifiers. The multi-connector includes one or more transverse tabs configured for individually or collectively releasably attaching to each of the different coupling part styles of the smoothing devices. In this way, the toy can be used with any of the different styles of soothing devices and still be safe because the axial pulling motion and forces that babies often apply to the toy when holding the pacifier in its mouth do not cause the components to separate. Also disclosed is a toy with a tab (transverse or not) that is retained on the toy by a primary attachment such as stitching and a secondary retainer for redundancy as a safety feature.