Untreated Maple Teething Rings
Raw, unfinished maple wood rings with no oil, wax, paint, or coating - a genuinely plastic-free (and silicone-free, rubber-free) teether for babies who chew everything.
Plastic-free verdict: Plastic-free
Each ring is a single piece of raw maple hardwood with no finish at all - no oil, wax, varnish, paint, plastic, or silicone. Because the wood is left completely untreated, there is no coating that can chip or leach; the only material in a baby's mouth is bare maple. Fully plastic-free and free of silicone and rubber (so no latex-allergy concern either). The trade-off is care: untreated wood must be kept dry and wiped, never soaked or dishwashered, or it can crack and harbor moisture.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · reviewed 2026-07-05
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| teething ring raw maple hardwood, completely untreated - no oil, wax, varnish, paint, or coating | Wood | Yes |
A set of five smooth maple hardwood rings (about 2.5 in) sold completely raw and untreated - the maker applies no oil, wax, finish, paint, or coating, so the only material present is the wood itself. Marketed as nontoxic and free of chemicals or additives, and CPSC-tested for heavy metals, small parts, and mechanical hazards. Commonly used as-is or wrapped by parents in fabric ties; the bare rings are the plastic-free core.
Pros
- Completely untreated raw maple - no finish, oil, wax, paint, or coating to chip or leach
- Plastic-free, silicone-free, and rubber-free (no latex-allergy concern)
- Inexpensive; sold in multipacks
- CPSC-tested for heavy metals and small-parts safety
Cons
- Untreated wood must be kept dry - wipe clean only, never soak or dishwasher
- Bare wood can crack, roughen, or discolor over time and then needs replacing
- Hard surface; less soothing to gums than soft rubber for some babies
- Plain rings with no attached grip features
Notes
- Sold as a set of 5 raw maple rings (~2.5 in); other sizes available
- Care - wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately; do not submerge, boil, or dishwasher untreated wood
- Because it is untreated, some parents re-oil with a food-safe oil, which would add a (natural) finish
Categories: Teethers & Pacifiers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.alexaorganics.com/products/set-of-5-natural-wooden-teething-rings-smooth-raw-untreated-maple-wood brand states raw untreated maple, no chemicals or additives, no finish/oil/coating; CPSC-tested for heavy metals and small parts
- manufacturer https://www.alexaorganics.com/products/untreated-maple-hardwood-rings-3-inch companion listing confirms untreated maple hardwood rings sold with no coating