Parents should know that while it is exciting to wait for their baby’s first set of teeth, there are also some pitfalls. How can you offer comfort to your baby while he or she is teething? Learn how teething biscuits work and when you should introduce them to your baby.
What are Teething Biscuits?
Teething refers to your baby’s first tooth erupting from the gum line. This happens when your baby is between 4-24months old.
Teething can often be associated with symptoms such as irritability and drooling. These symptoms may be caused by teething. You can help your baby with some relief using toys and biscuits.
Teething biscuits do not crumble or crack. They dissolve when they come in contact with baby’s gums, soothing and stimulating them.
How old should I start to use teething biscuits?
Although you can introduce some solid foods to your baby as soon as he turns six months, it’s too early for him to be given a teething biscuit. MedlinePlus suggests that teething biscuits should not be introduced until the age of 8-12 months. To prevent your child from choking, make sure you supervise them when they eat solid food.
Are Teething Biscuits Safe to Use?
It depends on whether teething biscuits work for your child. It helps your child become more comfortable with chewing solid foods.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics , tooth damage or early childhood caries is one of the most common chronic infections that can occur in childhood. This can happen when your child’s teeth and gums are exposed to liquids (other than water) during the day. The Canadian Pediatric Society advises against using teething biscuits as they can contain sugar, which could increase your baby’s chance of developing cavities.
Protecting your baby’s teeth
There are many ways to lower the chance of your baby getting cavities, regardless of whether you give them teething biscuits. If you do decide to give your baby teething biscuits, make sure they are not sugary. To prevent cavities, the Cleveland Clinic recommends wiping baby’s teeth and gums with a clean cloth.
You can give your baby a toothbrush as he or she gets more teeth. You should make this part of your daily routine.
Teething biscuits can be used in conjunction with other strategies such as using teething toys. Your baby will enjoy the benefits of a toothing biscuit, but without any cavities.
We hope that now you have a better understanding of teething biscuits and can make a decision about whether they are right for you or your baby. It’s never too late to teach your baby good oral hygiene habits.
Brushing your teeth from an early age can help your child to get used to the feeling of a toothbrush. This will give them a healthy, happy mouth that will last a lifetime.