Teething Biscuits / Crackers

itsmexine

When I picked R up from day care yesterday the ladies suggested that I give her teething biscuits because she is constantly chewing on things. I told them that I'd think about it and let them know after the weekend.

I've given R rice, oatmeal and barley, cereal and stage 1 purees so far. I was going to start introducing some stage 2 items this weekend. I'm a little concerned, like all moms are, about choking and I guess I don't understand why a teething biscuit is better than a teether or anything else that she wants to chew on for that matter, other than a biscuit would have some flavor.

Do you suggest teething biscuits - if so what kind? And if not why not?

I need some help weighing the pros and cons...

Pesky

I'm not a huge fan of teething biscuits (which I have used) because they are super messy and if the baby is actually able to bite or break off a chunk, choking hazard.  I would try Mum-Mums which are rice rusks -- they melt quickly.  Puffs are also a good one, provided the grain has been introduced.  Eventually once she has mastered those, you can try cheerios.

Piranha54

Pesky:

I'm not a huge fan of teething biscuits (which I have used) because they are super messy and if the baby is actually able to bite or break off a chunk, choking hazard.  

This!!!  Oh my - if she's constantly putting things in her month, do they want you to constantly feed her the biscuits?!  If Ellie's fingers aren't in her month, she's got a toy or something in there instead and I personally don't see that the biscuits would change that.  I will say that Ellie loved bagels around 6 months or so - whenever her top teeth came in and they were early - still messy but more because she shredded the bagel vs gummed goo all over her hands and such. 

lindac1

They're soooo messy!  Our ped always recommended letting DD/DS gnaw on the large end of a carrot. 

Peppernut

Teething biscuits are super-messy.  Mum mums are gentle and melty, if you want to give her something she can nom on, but might not satisfy her chewing impulses.  A bagel might be a pretty good call!  Margaux' top teeth are finally coming in, so we're looking for something satisfyingly chewy for her as well.