Every baby eventually reaches for the real TV remote, usually right after it has been on the floor and just before it goes into their mouth. This bear-shaped pretend remote gives them their own version: the same rows of buttons, a big blue arrow pad with an OK key, and number keys from 0 to 9, but sized for a small hand and made to be chewed.

The bear's head and the collar under it form the teether end, so a baby who is cutting teeth has something firm to gnaw on while the other hand presses buttons. The collar lights up, and the keys trigger music, sound effects, numbers and short phrases, which is what keeps a six-month-old pressing the same button forty times in a row.

Three coloured keys at the bottom switch the voice between English, French and Spanish. For a Pakistani home the English mode is the one that matters most: it gives a baby early exposure to counting and simple English words, and the other two are a curiosity that older siblings enjoy discovering.

At about 19 cm tall and 8 cm wide it is longer than a rattle but light enough to wave around, and the flat base lets it stand on a table when it is not being chewed. It works well in a nappy bag for clinic waiting rooms and long car rides, when a quiet phone screen is the only other option.

Batteries are not included, so keep a set of small household cells ready before gifting it. Wipe the teether end with a clean damp cloth between uses, and keep the battery cover screwed shut — an adult should always check it before handing the toy to a baby.

The Safencia price is Rs. 1,695 with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Stock, your city and the delivery charge are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.

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