Provided herein are novel instruments for oral engagement with mammals (e.g., toddlers, pets, or people with special needs), such as for relieving infant or toddler sucking stress (e.g., pacifiers, teething rings, and pet toys), which contain an adhesive material positioned in an interior area of the instrument and that allows the instrument to be securely attached to a support device comprising a counter-adhesive material with a strength that maintains the suspended position of the instrument (prevents falling), but also releases to the instrument upon application of a manual physical force (e.g., pull) of the user; as well as related systems and methods.

Provided herein are novel instruments for oral engagement with mammals (e.g., toddlers, pets, or people with special needs), such as for relieving infant or toddler sucking stress (e.g., pacifiers, teething rings, and pet toys), which contain an adhesive material positioned in an interior area of the instrument and that allows the instrument to be securely attached to a support device comprising a counter-adhesive material with a strength that maintains the suspended position of the instrument (prevents falling), but also releases to the instrument upon application of a manual physical force (e.g., pull) of the user; as well as related systems and methods.

Articles for Infant teething bodysuit in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, an article of clothing comprising: a first arm portion comprising: a first teething surface wherein the first teething surface is affixed to a distal end of the first arm portion, and the first teething surface curves perpendicular to the length of the first arm portion; and a first water resistant surface attached to an outer surface of the distal end of the first arm portion; and a second arm portion comprising: a second teething surface wherein the second teething surface is affixed to a distal end of the second arm portion; and the second teething surface curves perpendicular to the length of the second arm portion; and a second water resistant surface attached to an outer surface of the distal end of the second arm portion.

Articles for Infant teething bodysuit in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, an article of clothing comprising: a first arm portion comprising: a first teething surface wherein the first teething surface is affixed to a distal end of the first arm portion, and the first teething surface curves perpendicular to the length of the first arm portion; and a first water resistant surface attached to an outer surface of the distal end of the first arm portion; and a second arm portion comprising: a second teething surface wherein the second teething surface is affixed to a distal end of the second arm portion; and the second teething surface curves perpendicular to the length of the second arm portion; and a second water resistant surface attached to an outer surface of the distal end of the second arm portion.

A drinking container assembly can include a reservoir for storing a liquid, a substantially smooth textured drinking apparatus configured to channel the liquid, and a textured surface adjacent to the drinking apparatus.

A teething rail assembly comprising: (a) a lower teething rail pad; (b) an upper teething rail mounted on and partially covering the lower teething rail pad; and (c) an LCD screen mounted in or on the lower teething rail pad; the upper teething rail being configured so that when the teething rail assembly is mounted onto a crib rail, the upper teething rail holds the entire teething rail assembly in place on the crib rail; a portion of the lower teething rail pad hangs beneath the upper teething rail; and the LCD screen is mounted in or on the portion of the lower teething rail pad that hangs beneath the upper teething rail and is visible and accessible to a child in the crib.

The present invention teaches an apparatus that is simultaneously useful for both teething and suckling. The apparatus includes an article of manufacture including a teething section and a section that simulates a nipple for suckling. The invention takes into account the natural position of the infant's thumb during suckling. In addition, the invention teaches regulating the amount of saliva resting on the teething and sucking apparatus surface. Further still, the invention teaches using an elongated strap to secure the teething and sucking apparatus to the infant's wrist to prevent losing it.

The present invention teaches an apparatus that is simultaneously useful for both teething and suckling. The apparatus includes an article of manufacture including a teething section and a section that simulates a nipple for suckling. The invention takes into account the natural position of the infant's thumb during suckling. In addition, the invention teaches regulating the amount of saliva resting on the teething and sucking apparatus surface. Further still, the invention teaches using an elongated strap to secure the teething and sucking apparatus to the infant's wrist to prevent losing it.

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.

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.