Toughest Chew Sticks, 5 Pack
Five sticks at Toughest density, the priciest listing here and the second hardest.
Toughest Hand-Held Chews, 3 Pack
The Toughest band in hand-held form. One step denser than Xtra Tough and one step below the XXT necklaces, and we replace it for a year if it is chewed through.
$9.99
We make this set because Xtra Tough is not enough for some children. If you are here after watching a stick come apart in a fortnight, this is the next density up in the same shape family, not a different product line. The texture is unchanged: block grid on the front, tread on the back.
Six hundred people have rated it and the average is 4.0. That number is worth reading in context. Pieces bought by parents of the hardest chewers get returned to more often and get judged on survival time, which pulls the score down in a way that says nothing about the moulding.
Clean with soapy water or the dishwasher.
Where it fits
- Children who have already destroyed an Xtra Tough piece
- Anyone who wants the density step without moving to a necklace
One caveat
Denser silicone is harder on teeth as well as harder to bite through. If a dentist or a therapist has said anything about your child's enamel or jaw, ask them before jumping two bands.
The details
Firmness bandToughest level 5 of 6
ShapeHand-Held Chews
Pieces in the pack3
Price$9.99, or $3.33 a piece
Made forAggressive chewers
Age on the listingKids 3+
MaterialFood-grade silicone
Free ofBPA, PVC, Phthalates, Lead, Latex
CleaningDishwasher or hand wash
Brand warrantyOne year against being chewed through, claimed on the listing
Replace it before it breaks
Silicone that has been chewed for months splits along the bite line, and a torn piece can be swallowed. Bend the chew before each use and look at the creases. Throw it out at the first tear rather than at the first hole.
Near it on the scale
Same band first, then the shape, then one step either side.
Xtra Tough Hand-Held Chews, 3 Pack
Three black hand-held chews in Xtra Tough, with a one year chew-through replacement.
Hand-Held Chews for Aggressive Chewers, 3 Pack
Three hand-held pieces sold under the aggressive label, sitting at Xtra Tough density.
Medium Firm Hand-Held Chews for Normal Chewers
A single Medium Firm piece for a child who chews quietly rather than destructively.
Where this sits in the range
Toughest: Dense silicone for children who have already destroyed softer chews.