Matchstick Monkey Monkey & Banana Teether Gift Set review

Teething is a rough process at the best of times, so help it go as smoothly as possible with this wonderful teething gift set. We love the cheeky monkey design of this baby teething toy, perfect for rebellious toddlers. The materials are high quality and environmentally friendly. The monkey, in particular, has lovely large handles, easy for your baby to grip onto, and the little banana is designed to soothe their sore gums and keep them happy during the teething process.

Awards

The Matchstick Monkey Monkey & Banana Teether Gift Set won Gold for Best Teething Product in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. It's a stellar set with a cute design and provides a lovely soothing sensation for your little one as they go through the tough process of teething. The two different styles provide different textures and shapes for your baby, so they can find relief in their own way. Still not convinced? Read on to find out what our team of Mother & Baby testers thought when they tried the product with their own children.

Testing the Matchstick Monkey Monkey & Banana Teether Gift Set

This fabulous bundle was well-loved by our parent testers, especially due to the ease with which little ones can grip the teether. "The easy grip was good for both hands. The product was very soft too and bendy, making it easy to move around," revealed a pleased parent. Another happy mum told us: "My little boy is one, and he seemed to like the fact it had handles similar to those of a beaker, and he held it in a similar way. The product seems good quality and sturdy, it also keeps it shape after being bent."

This design isn't just easy to use; it's also durable and safe. "The banana offers alternative shapes and textures. I feel reassured that the teethers are made of food-grade silicone with no nasty chemicals," explained a satisfied tester. I particularly like that the arms aren’t too chunky. I haven’t found many teethers with nonhazardous smaller parts to chew that are able to really get to the back teeth," revealed a fan of the monkey teether.

The shape looks great too! One mum told us: "Upon arrival my son was very intrigued with the package, it caught his attention straight away! He took to it like a duck to water!" Another agreed, finding that their child "was immediately drawn to the teethers. I think it helps that the monkey is a recognisable creature with a face and looks like a toy she would like to play with". It definitely doesn't hurt that they look adorable, but what does that shape mean for cleanliness?

"Hygiene is easy with no creases or gaps to worry about gunk or mould building up, simply wash the teethers with hot water - they're easy to dry and give back once baby has inevitably dropped it on the floor!" revealed a satisfied mum who was particularly happy with the ease of cleaning. This was an important factor for a lot of our testers - one even explained, "I like that they contain BioCote Antimicrobial protection to keep them fresher and cleaner for longer... I think this product is perfect for all teething little monkeys and would highly recommend it to other families with babies or even babies in the way."

Final verdict

Overall, the testing team were really impressed and seemed happy to recommend the bundle to other parents! "We love the Matchstick Monkey teething set! The monkey teether is such a clever design, my little one loves holding (and chewing on!) the monkey’s arms and enjoys the various shapes and textures," reported a pleased mother. Anything that makes teething less painful is a winner in our book, and we're sure your little one will agree if you choose to buy the Matchstick Monkey Monkey & Banana Teether Gift Set.

Emily Dale is a contributing writer for Mother&Baby, passionate about finding the best deals for families and collecting real parent reviews to explore the highest quality products for the home. She has also contributed as a Content Optimisation Executive to a number of other Bauer brands, including Yours and What's The Best.