Teething Biscuits to Soothe Your Baby

Teething is the process of your baby's teeth erupting through the gumline. It occurs when your little one is between 4-24 months of age. Often, teething will be accompanied by symptoms like irritability, drooling, and red and swollen gums. If your baby is experiencing these symptoms, you might want to give them some relief with the help of teething toys and teething biscuits.

Teething biscuits are biscuits that do not crack or crumble. Instead, they dissolve on contact with your baby's gums, stimulating and soothing them in the process.

While you can start introducing some types of solid foods by the time your baby turns six months old, that's still too early to give your little one a teething biscuit. MedlinePlus recommends that you shouldn't introduce teething biscuits until 8-12 months of age. Don't forget to supervise your child every time they consume any solid food to prevent the possibility of choking.

If you're wondering if teething biscuits are right for your child, the answer is that it depends. The major benefit is that it helps your child get used to chewing on solid foods.

That said, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, tooth decay or early childhood caries is the most common chronic infectious disease that occurs in childhood. It can develop when your child's gums or teeth are frequently exposed to any liquid or food (other than water) throughout the day. For this very reason, the Canadian Pediatric Society recommends against teething biscuits because they may contain sugar and increase your baby's risk for cavities.