Just as soon as baby stole the key to your heart, she was angling for the set to your car.

Hand over Kleynimals instead, the new stainless steel animal-shaped teether, er, keys for gumming babies.

The jingly-jangly ring comes with keys resembling an elephant, giraffe, and lion. Instead of the sharp, germy, lead-filled keys you put into your ignition, your little locksmith will get a nontoxic, ecofriendly, and equally satisfying food-grade stainless steel that’s safe for her mouth.

Plus, they can be tossed in the dishwasher. Would we steer you wrong?

Available online at kleynimals.com, $24.

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Family Bingo Night
What: Eat snacks and play a few rounds of the ever-popular game.
Why: Fun with prizes!
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hill House, 127 Mount Vernon St., Beacon Hill (617-227-5838). Admission is free.

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Henrietta’s Table Cooking Classes
What: Chef Peter Davis and his sous chefs teach kids (ages 6 and up) to make grilled cheese, ice cream, and other delicious dishes.
Why: Sate sweet tooths with chocolate-dipped delights.
When: Book now for classes Feb. 5-26.
Where: The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge (617-864-1200). To register, call 617-661-5005. Cost is $20 per class.

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Soup Day at the Coop
What: Hear a stirring story, and then do a soup-related craft.
Why: Warm up a blustery winter day.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-noon.
Where: The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square (617-499-2000). Admission is free.

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