Xtra Tough Chew Sticks, 2 Pack (Blue and Green)
Two sticks, four textures each, and the cheapest way into the Xtra Tough band.
Xtra Tough Chew Sticks for Ages 3 to 12, 2 Pack
A T shaped stick with two surfaces that do opposite things. The front carries raised bumps laid out like building blocks. The back is an inverted tread, cut into the silicone rather than standing off it.
$9.95
Raised and recessed textures feel different against a tongue and against a molar, so we put both on one piece and a child does not have to choose at the point of purchase. Flip the stick and the feedback changes. In practice most children settle on one side within a week and use the other rarely.
The listing names the age band directly, three to twelve, which is wider than most of the range and covers school-age children who need something that does not read as a baby toy.
Xtra Tough density. Clean it with mild soapy water or put it in the dishwasher.
Where it fits
- School-age children rather than toddlers
- Anyone who wants both a raised and a recessed texture in one piece
One caveat
The recessed tread holds crumbs and dried saliva more than a smooth surface does. It needs a brush now and then, not just a rinse.
The details
Firmness bandXtra Tough level 4 of 6
ShapeChew Sticks
Pieces in the pack2
Price$9.95, or $4.97 a piece
Made forModerate and aggressive chewers
Age on the listingKids 3+
MaterialFood-grade silicone
Free ofBPA, PVC, Phthalates, Lead, Latex
CleaningDishwasher or hand wash
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 Chew Sticks, 2 Pack (Orange and Yellow)
The same four-texture stick in orange and yellow, colours that stay findable on a floor.
Xtra Tough Chew Sticks for Aggressive Chewers, 3 Pack
Three Xtra Tough sticks, sold to people whose child bites hard and keeps going.
Xtra Tough Hand-Held Chews, 3 Pack
Three black hand-held chews in Xtra Tough, with a one year chew-through replacement.
Where this sits in the range
Xtra Tough: The workhorse density. Covers moderate chewers and most aggressive ones.