MIL bought DS a dog chew

[eyess]

DS, who is just over two, had been complaining about sore teeth and had been chewing his dummies until they had holes in them and thus didn't function properly any more. We've given him teething gel and soft food for a bit, and tried to encourage him to chew on his Sophie giraffe, he seems better, but MIL brought him home with a dog chew yesterday and said he really enjoyed chewing on it round the shops. It's quite clearly a dog chew, it's a bone shape!

I'm not really sure what to make of it, how would you feel? Is this a thing that is done? Dog chews for children?

[CherryChasingDotMuncher]

My mum did this with my DD! I binned it and still can't figure out WTF she was thinking!

[Strongmummy]

Not sure what the issue is as long as it's clean?

[Trifleorbust]

I don't see the issue really - rubber toy that he can chomp on and can then be thrown away...

[drinkyourmilk]

Just make sure it's clean and let him get on with it.

[Heirhelp]

My DD has a bone shaped dog toy. I bought it because it a different texture. If it is helping him with pain I can't see a problem.

[TheHobbitMum]

I don't see the issue either? It's clean, plastic and providing comfort even though its a done shape not a car or superhero your son wouldn't care

[TheresABluebirdOnMyShoulder]

No I wouldn't like this and the thing would already be in the bin. It's highly unlikely to be BPA free for a start and goodness knows what other chemicals are used in the manufacture of dog toys. There are plenty of suitable teething toys on the market for babies and toddlers without resorting to pet toys.

[kali110]

Don't see the problem.

[RachelRagged]

Oh , Sophie Giraffe.

Be careful you parents with them . . I saw a link on Facebook and the inside of them have been found to be covered in mold . Just saying.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38660041

[Willow2016]

I would bin it.
Many imported dog toys are full of chemicals, lead and other toxins and arent even safe for dogs to chew never mind a baby.

Get a proper teething ring or teething toy.

[NennyNooNoo]

I thought you meant one of those rawhide things. Or a pig's ear. A plastic bone probably won't harm in the long run although it's a bit unconventional.

[Ethylred]

10/10 and for your MIL.

[PovertyPain]

😂 a pig's ear Sorry but that image. 😂

[HairsprayBabe]

Crying at the thought of a toddler chewing on a pig's ear Nenny

[Dagnabit]

I also thought it was one of those dog chews that the dogs eat!! The rubber bone doesn't sound so bad now... hopefully it wasn't second hand

[McGintyii]

I thought you meant chew sticks like these!

[minisoksmakehardwork]

Initially my thoughts were that they're pretty tough but as they're made for dogs, it's unlikely your ds would chew through them. But I do think the pps who've highlighted they're likely full of chemicals and not designed to be used by humans do have a point.

My dsis bought my twins thick teething bangles. They're solid so no holes to allow drool and therefore mould in. Plus the solid rubber means they are much, much harder to chew through. They've certainly had a good going over the years. Dtd is now 4, nearly 5 and still chomps on hers. There's not even a tooth mark in it. like these

[kimann]

I thought you meant raw hide chew as well !

[ClaryIsTheBest]

Well.... chemicals?

That would be my issue as well.

I used to have a stick. Even worse, I used to drag the stick around me on the floor (on a red cord.).

Well, it didn't seem to have hurt (no allergies or anything either) but I wouldn't allow DD to do that....

so, whilst it probably wouldn't hurt DS I'd still bin it. Just to be on the safe side...

[LaContessaDiPlump]

Meh. Dogs don't die from chewing them so it's unlikely your DS will. I almost bought DS one when he was tiny, but called it off when I found a second-hand Sophie going for a quid in a charity shop

[mowgelijeffs]

Love this

[EleanorRigby123]

Take it off him. It will be made from recycled god knows what and may
Contain an arsenic based product as a preservative. There is a reason we regulate material for human consumption and place particular emphasis on babies.

[Emmerdalefan]

I honestly don't see the problem. Iv never heard of a dog dying from chewing one and if your ds is getting relief then I'd let him chew it.

[Foxysoxy01]

But if it's full of chemicals surely the dogs would die/be ill from chewing it

I think it's actually a good idea that I am banking away!

[Niloufes]

I'd be concerned about what it was made out of tbh.