Teething can be an uncomfortable experience for toddlers and infants. It can cause pain and swelling around the gums and decrease appetite for solid foods. The pressure can cause inflammation and soreness that can make your toddler skip food and the gum irritation can make them cranky.
If you are noticing the early signs of teething in your children such as redness and sore gums, rash on the face, or excessive chewing, chances are that the first teeth are soon going to come through your little munchkin’s gums.
When does teething start?
Teething usually begins when the baby is 3 months old. However, you will notice the first tooth pushing through the gum line when your little one is 6 months older. The bottom front teeth are usually the first ones to appear which are then followed by the upper 4 teeth that come out 4-8 weeks later.
What are the first signs and symptoms of teething in babies?
- Tender, sore and swollen gums
- Gnawing
- Bringing their hands to their mouth
- Changes in eating habits
- Trouble sleeping
- Wanting to chew harder
- Fever and cough
- Fussiness and crying
- Irritability
- Rubbing ears
What are the best teething recipes?
Below are three simple and easy teething recipes for your toddler.
Banana bread teething sticks
One of the best recipes for your toddler to cut their teeth on, Banana bread teething sticks are extremely easy to prepare and help soothe their painful and tender gums. These sticks are very crunchy and are loved by toddlers!
Ingredients needed for Banana bread teething sticks
- 1 cup of olive oil 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 cups of crushed bananas
- 4 teaspoons of baking powder
- 3 1/2 cups of flour
Directions
- Pour all the ingredients into a bowl and stir them until they are even.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased pan.
- Bake the mixture in an oven for more than an hour at 350 degrees.
- Give it some time to cool.
- Take the greased pan out of the oven and cut the bread into fun shapes.
- Put the bread onto a cookie sheet and bake them at 150 degrees
- Wait for them to become crunchy
- Feed them to your baby slowly
Teething cereal cookies
If you want to soothe your baby’s sore and aching gums, this teething cereal recipe can do wonders. It is best for those toddlers who are comfortable in consuming solid food during the teething phase and help massage the gums because of their hard texture.
Ingredients
- Baking powder: Two teaspoons
- Eggs: two
- 4 tablespoons of shortening
- Sugar: one cup
- Salt: Half a tablespoon
- Vanilla: 3 teaspoons
- Water: 2 teaspoons
- 3 cups of rice baby cereal
Directions
- Take an over and preheat it to 300 degrees
- Cream the sugar along with the shortening
- Mix vanilla, eggs, baking powder, and salt with water until even
- Mix the cereal slowly and rub the mixture until its even
- Fold the mixture into different cookies and make sure that the edges are smooth
- Pour the mixture onto an ungreased sheet
- Bake the cookies for 30 minutes
- Let them cool and then feed them to your baby.
Apple Cinnamon Granola Teething Biscuits
If you want to feed a crunchy, healthy,m and tasty meal to your baby during teething, go for Apple Cinnamon Granola Teething Biscuits. Once made, they can be cut into strips so that they are easier to hold and can be eaten without crumbling into pieces. Also, adding one tablespoon each of soy flour and wheat germ is a great idea to add nutritional value.
Ingredients
- Beech-Nut Naturals apple, cinnamon & granola purée: 3 tablespoons each
- 1 beaten egg yolk
- ¼ cup breast milk
- 1½ teaspoons cooking oil
- 1 cup flour (white, wheat or combo)
- 1 tablespoon uncooked oatmeal
Directions
- Blend and mix all the wet ingredients like milk, egg yolk, and oil.
- After mixing, add dry ingredients like flour or wheat
- Roll the dough on a floured surface and cut it into strips or desired shapes.
- Bake the dough at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Use an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Let it cool and then serve it to your baby.
Best food for teething in babies
Pancakes: One of the best teething foods for toddlers, pancakes are soft, and sweet and help with those sore and aching gums.
Porridge: Feeding wheat porridge to your child during teething is not only an excellent choice for their swollen gums but also very nutritional. You can add nut butter to make it tastier.
Soups: If your toddler does not want to eat any solid food because of the pain and discomfort that teething is causing, you can try different kinds such soups. From pumpkin soup to spinach soup, there are so many options that are also very nutritious.
Scrambled eggs: If you want to go for semi-solid food, scrambled eggs are the best choice. You can mix butter and cheese and feed it when nothing else is working.
Avocados: This is actually a saviour if your child is refusing to eat anything else. They are soft and easy on the gums. You can add some pink salt to make them tastier.
Patties: Kids and especially toddlers love patties. They are easy to make and their soft texture makes them a perfect teething food.
FAQs
- Is teething painful?
Yes, teething can be extremely painful due to the soreness and swelling of the gums.
2. How long can teething pain last in toddlers and infants?
The teething pain can last for 2-3 days or even a week. However, some toddlers have also experienced teething pain and discomfort for more than a month.
3. At what age does teething start?
The teething process usually starts when a baby is 3 months old and it is over by the time they turn 2 or 3 years old.
4. What stage of teething is the most painful?
The fifth stage of teething hurts the must. This is because the largest teeth are coming out which can cause a lot of swelling in the gums. During this stage, the baby is around 25 months old.
5. What foods should you avoid feeding your child during teething?
You should avoid spicy, salty, and citrus foods during teething as they can make the process worse.
