Quick answer

Choose the Critter Bundle if you want a versatile teether-toy that grows with your baby from 3+ months. Pick the Born To Be Wild Bundle if you need a complete newborn starter set with a pacifier and teether, and prefer a lower price point.

What each bundle includes

The Critter Bundle focuses on a single hero item: a teether with patented pop bubbles that soothe gums and later become a fine-motor toy. According to supplied catalog facts, it works as a teether from 3+ months and transitions to a bubble-popping toy around 12+ months. The bundle does not include a pacifier, so you would need to buy one separately if that is a priority.

The Born To Be Wild Bundle takes a different approach: it bundles an Ant-icipation teether with a Pop & Go Pacifier in Cream of the Crop and a second Coal Mate pacifier (twin-pack). This gives you two different soothing tools for a newborn, plus a spare pacifier. The set is priced at USD 17.01 (compared to USD 22.99), making it the more affordable option of the two.

Who each bundle suits best

If you are buying for a baby under 3 months, the Born To Be Wild Bundle is ready to use right away with its pacifiers and teether. The Critter Bundle, by contrast, is designed for gum relief starting at 3 months, so it is better suited for slightly older infants. Keep in mind that the Critter Bundle does not specify a pacifier, so it may not cover all your soothing needs for a newborn.

For parents who value longevity, the Critter Bundle's dual-phase design (teether then toy) means it stays relevant longer. The Born To Be Wild Bundle is more of a traditional newborn starter pack: great for the first few months, but you may need to supplement with other toys later.

Key tradeoffs between the two bundles

  • Pacifier vs no pacifier: Born To Be Wild includes a Pop & Go Pacifier and a twin-pack, giving you two pacifiers. Critter Bundle has no pacifier at all. If pacifiers are essential, choose Born To Be Wild.
  • Age range and longevity: Critter Bundle works from 3+ months as a teether and transitions to a toy at 12+ months. Born To Be Wild is best for 0-3 months and lacks a later-stage play component. Critter Bundle offers longer use, but only if your baby is at least 3 months old.
  • Price difference: Born To Be Wild costs USD 17.01 (catalog comparison price USD 22.99). Critter Bundle costs USD 20.27 (catalog comparison price USD 28.95). Born To Be Wild is the more budget-friendly option.

Bundle breakdown at a glance

  • Born To Be Wild Bundle (0-3 Month): A curated assortment of products for gifting (or just efficiency). Products arrive together and can be easily given separately or as a group. This bundle includes: Ant-icipation teether, The Pop & Go Pacifier in Cream of the Crop + Coal Mate Twin-Pack. You get three items (two pacifiers and one teether) in one purchase, making it a complete newborn soothing kit. The twin-pack of pacifiers gives you a backup when one is being cleaned.
  • Critter Bundle: Soothing micro-textures provide gum relief, poppable bubbles keep hands busy. Seriously soothing teether for gums—with the added bonus of our patented pop technology for busy hands. Two uses: 3+ months as a teether for soothing sore gums, and 12+ months as a toy for bubble popping play. Responsive bubbles encourage fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination. Hollow bubbles are easy for baby to grab. This teether adapts to your baby's development: it soothes gums during teething and later becomes an engaging toy that builds motor skills. No pacifier is included, so plan accordingly if you need one.

Which bundle should you buy?

Best for

  • Newborns under 3 months who need pacifiers and a teether
  • Budget-conscious shoppers who want a complete soothing set under $18

Not ideal for

  • Parents who want a single toy that grows with the baby past the first year
  • Babies older than 3 months who may outgrow the pacifier-focused set quickly