Is Your Teething Ring Leaching BPA?

A teething ring is the first thing a baby puts in their mouth to soothe sore gums. It is also one of the highest sources of daily BPA exposure for young children. A 2026 study using USEtox modeling identified teething rings, along with dolls and costumes, as the toy archetypes resulting in the highest daily exposure doses.

Researchers assumed a mass fraction of 300 ppm of BPA and its alternatives across these products. The study found that mouthing, dermal contact, and dust ingestion are the primary pathways for these chemicals to enter a child's system. While manufacturers often swap BPA for alternatives like bisphenol F, the study highlights that these replacements are not necessarily safer, with bisphenol F resulting in an aggregate exposure of 2.6 µg/kg/d.

You do not have to guess what is in your nursery. Start by auditing the materials your child touches most. Look for verified, inert materials like natural rubber or solid wood that do not rely on plasticizers or chemical additives. We have curated a list of non-toxic baby alternatives that are tested and proven to be free from these common endocrine disruptors. It is time to stop the cycle of chemical exposure before it starts.

Source: Huang L, Nakayama Wong L, Zhou X, Romero-Franco M, Pham N (2026). J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol.