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Frozen Treats for Teething BabiesOh No: Teething TimeIf there’s one thing I don’t like about babies, it’s when they’re cutting teeth. Teething messes EVERYTHING up: nap time, milk feeds and the new solid food schedule you’re probably just adopting! Now your baby might be developing his first teeth anywhere along the infant spectrum. Some babies are born with teeth (weird, I know…but it’s true) and other babies might not get their first tooth until after their first birthday. Both of those are outlier situations - but there’s no rhyme or reason about when a baby gets teeth. It’s also important to note that having teeth is not a pre-requisite for starting solid food…so don’t let the lack of teeth hold you back from getting started with baby’s first bites! Signs of TeethingYou probably don’t need a medical degree to know when your baby is teething. You can usually tell SOMETHING is up. Side note: teething might actually be MORE uncomfortable for parents and caregivers than it is for some babies - because not all babies are bothered by teething. But here are some signs to look out for during teething:
When it comes to the temperature thing - a 2016 Pediatrics review found that although temperature might rise during “primary tooth eruption” - but it’s usually not to fever levels. Since true fever is not usually associated with teething it may instead be a sign of illness or infection, so be on the lookout for that. And about all that drool…excess drool can lead to rashes around the mouth and changes in your baby’s diaper. Sometimes these two side effects of teething actually get blamed on feeding. Keep in mind that your baby is trying new foods and textures and possibly potential allergen ingredients during the same time he or she is teething. What “might” seem like a reaction to a new food (rash around the mouth or changes in the diaper) may in fact be due to excess drool and saliva associated with teething. Interventions for TeethingYou can’t really stop the process of teething, so it may give you peace of mind to know there’s not a whole lot you can - or should do. But if you feel the urge to give your baby a break, here are a few interventions for teething to consider:
Food Tweaks When TeethingYour baby does not need teeth to transition to solid foods. But there are some foods that are a bit safer when babies are teething. Personally I like to hold back on the following foods until baby has 1 or more teeth poking through:
Some babies find frozen foods feel good on their gums, so try out frozen yogurt bites or cubes to suck on. Chilled cucumber strips (with or without skin and/or seeds) work as well. Frozen Yogurt Teether TreatsThese frozen yogurt teether treats are one of my favorite foods to offer teething babies. This recipe idea is from the book “making mealtime ezpz: fun ways to fill the happy mat”. I adapted the recipe by adding yogurt and then putting the yogurt mix in my deviled egg dish because I didn’t have the freezer space for spreading it out on parchment paper. You could also do this in mini ice cubes too! If you’re looking for really easy ways to make mealtime FUN - definitely check out the “making mealtime ezpz” book. It’s one of my favorite resources for food art and you can 10% off this book and all ezpz products with code KATIE10 - click link to check their products and the book out. Frozen Yogurt Teether Treats RecipeIngredients
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If your yogurt mixture is a tad thicker you can also just portion it from the zip-top bag direct onto parchment paper. Mine was a little too runny to do this - which is why I opted for the deviled egg plate, which helped keep the spread contained! Now I want to know…what’s your go-to M.O. when your baby is teething?! Can I give my 3 month old frozen fruit for teething?1) FROZEN FRUITS
Frozen fruit is great for helping little teeth - it doesn't need to be frozen for long, ten minutes is long enough to offer your baby a treat that is hard to gnaw on, whilst acting as a chilled soothing agent. As your baby enjoys their fruit, it will go soft, meaning they can eat it without it hurting.
Can I freeze Gerber baby food for teething?Gerber recommends not freezing their baby foods because it can diminish the texture and their packaging is not suitable for freezing. Glass baby food jars can crack in the freezer as the food expands and plastic containers are not designed to preserve the food well.
Is it OK to freeze baby food?Baby food storage guidelines: 2
Pureed store-bought baby vegetables and fruits can stay in the refrigerator for up to 48 to 72 hours and in the freezer for 6 to 8 months. Pureed store-bought meat, poultry, or fish can be refrigerated for 24 hours after cooking and frozen for 1 to 2 months.
Can I give my 5 month old frozen fruit for teething?Freeze Their Favorite Fruits to Soothe a Teething Baby
Pureed apples, bananas and peaches for 4 – 6 months. Strained peaches, avocado, bananas at 6 – 8 months. Mashed fruits at 8 – 10 months. Cubes or strips of fruit at 10 – 12 months.
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