From Gepetto Toy Craft in NZ this is a great toy for your baby. Made specifically as a baby teething toy from a non-splintering, durable & strong hardwood decorated with non-toxic "saliva-proof" paint.  Recent studies show that baby's development benefits from touching nature textures and recommend the use of less plastic toys.  Squidgy wooden square teething toy is made in such a way that it moves and turns, offering baby another level of entertainment and development.