Quick answer

Choose the Simply Silicone Stacking Rings – Puppy if you want a toy that grows with your baby’s fine motor skills and sorting practice; choose the Simply Silicone Soft Squeaker – Kitty if you need a simple, food-safe silicone teether with a squeaker for immediate mouthing and sound play.

Why material and design shape the choice

Both toys are made of food-safe silicone, a soft, flexible material with no sharp edges that suits teething babies. That shared safety base means the decision comes down to how each design supports play and development. The stacking rings are a set of 100% silicone rings sized big to small with knobs for easy stacking, topped with a puppy face. That structure turns play into a sorting and fine motor challenge as your baby fits each ring into place. The Soft Squeaker Kitty is a single silicone toy with a squeaker, built for simple, immediate sensory feedback. If you want a toy that adapts as skills grow, the stacker offers more progression; if you want a straightforward teether that also makes sound, the kitty is the more direct pick.

The trade-off: skill-building versus simplicity

The stacking rings ask for hand-eye coordination and experimentation, which can frustrate very young babies who are not yet ready to stack. The squeaker kitty delivers instant cause-and-effect reward with less demand, but it does not offer the same sorting or stacking practice. Neither toy is better in every situation; the right choice depends on whether you are buying for a baby who is beginning to reach and mouth, or one who is starting to manipulate and sort objects. Also note that the catalog does not specify exact age ranges or piece counts beyond the ring set description, so use your knowledge of your baby’s current abilities rather than a stated age label.

Key trade-offs to weigh

  • Developmental purpose: Stacking Rings build fine motor and sorting skills through active fitting; Soft Squeaker Kitty offers simple sensory feedback with a squeaker. Match the toy to whether you want skill practice or immediate cause-and-effect play.
  • Teething suitability: Both are food-safe silicone and safe for mouthing, but the Kitty’s single-piece design may be easier for a young baby to hold and chew. For a baby mainly mouthing, the Kitty is the more straightforward teether.
  • Play progression: The stacking rings provide a clear challenge that grows with ability; the Kitty is a comfort and sound toy with less built-in progression. If you want a toy that stays engaging as skills advance, pick the stacker.

Product facts at a glance

Which toy fits your baby?

Best for

  • Babies beginning to stack, sort, and practice fine motor control
  • Parents looking for a first silicone toy that grows with developmental stages

Not for

  • Babies who are not yet ready to stack and may get frustrated by the challenge
  • Caregivers who prefer a simple, single-piece teether with sound