1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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The teething sticks were distributed to physical retail stores across the country except in the following states: Alaska, New Mexico, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The teething sticks were distributed nationwide via online shops, Gerber said.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Gerber reminds adults who already have the teething sticks not to give them to their babies, but rather return them to the store for a full refund.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Near-daily use over several months—along with a teething baby chewing on the corners—revealed the cover was very durable and held up without damage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The teething sticks were distributed nationwide via online shops, Gerber said.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Gerber reminds adults who already have the teething sticks not to give them to their babies, but rather return them to the store for a full refund.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Near-daily use over several months—along with a teething baby chewing on the corners—revealed the cover was very durable and held up without damage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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