Teething Toy

Update: The original teething BonBons are trademarked property. My project was intended for personal use only!

I found some cute little teething toys online called “teething bon bons“, and I thought they were darling. They were a little flannel ball with knots on either side with a little stuffing in the middle. You dip the knots in water and then freeze. They were really, really cute.

So I decided to made my own this weekend! (With a tiny bit of help from my mom and aunt! )

If you want to make your own too, here’s what I did:

1) Make a pattern on paper. It took me several attempts to get the size/shape just right. Pin to your material (this is a receiving blanket) and cut out. You’ll need two!
{by the way, I made that pincushion in 6th grade. I have mad sewing skills…}
2) Place piece right sides together and sew around the edge.
3) Leave a little opening so you can add stuffing.
4) Turn right side out, and tie a knot on one side.
5) Fill center with a little stuffing, and then tie a knot on the other side.
6) Hand stitch that little opening closed.

It took me a couple of tries to perfect the system. In fact you can see I made several different sizes. They all worked just fine, but I think the tiny ones are just too cute!

7) Dip the knots in water and toss ‘em in the freezer for a little bit.

Mmm Mmmm Good!

If you aren’t into sewing or want a beautiful, completely organic product, please visit the designer, Tressa’s, site Dress Me Up to order!