Belle’s Biscuits Giveaway

   Wanted to post this Belle’s Biscuits giveaway from Design For Baby.  Contest ends 1/12/10.

Belle’s Biscuits :: Review + Giveaway

Quality is important – especially where our children are concerned! That’s why when there are teething issues in the house, only the best teething biscuits will do! Belle’s Biscuits are made from the finest quality ingredients available and, after sampling them with my own little teether, they’re now the only biscuits I’ll use!

Belle’s Biscuits are made by a momma like yourself (and her pharmacist husband!), who knows what a pain teething can be, and had tried just about every other option on the market! Fed up and determined to make teething more bearable on her sweet little girl, she took to her own kitchen for a solution and soon Belle’s Biscuits were born. Handmade in small batches, each biscuit from Belle’s Biscuits are carefully inspected and you know you’re getting a high end product, from a momma who has been exactly where you are.

What makes Belle’s Biscuits unique? For starters, how about the design?! Heart shaped and easy to hold, your baby is sure to love the ease of feeding himself with these adorable little biscuits! Belle’s Biscuits have less mess than other teething biscuits and, believe me, that’s definitely true! They don’t get soggy from use and break apart into little choking hazard chunks, either, which is something I’ve dealt with in the past from other brands. Also, they last forever! It took my son well over an hour of walking around with his biscuit to finish it! These biscuits are truly one of a kind! Refrigerate or freeze them for additional comfort for your little one, and you’ve got tasty relief that cannot be beat!

If allergies are a concern in your family, don’t let it be a concern here! Belle’s Biscuits are dairy, soy, and wheat free and contain absolutely no artificial colors, flavor, or preservatives. They’re made in Maine and with only the finest organic ingredients. And if all of that’s not enough to have you hooked, a portion of the profits are donated to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Have a miserable, teething child in your life? Head on over to Belle’s Biscuits and pick up a box or two, or find them on Amazon. You’ll never go back!

(A big thank you to Belle’s Biscuits for providing a sample for the purpose of writing this review!)

WIN IT! One lucky reader will receive two boxes of gluten-free maple spice biscuits from Belle’s Biscuits!

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When Your Little Teether Becomes A Grinch

     So the holiday season is fast approaching and your teething baby or toddler is a cranky, drooling mess.  Don’t despair!  There are things you can do to prevent your little one from becoming a total Grinch.  My 22 month old is teething and we just went through three days of a low-grade fever and rash.  She had been drooling up a storm the week before and the fever came on very quickly with no other cold or flu like symptoms.

     If your little one has excessive drooling, rash, fever, trouble sleeping through the night, and irritability without any signs of a cold or flu-like illness, chances are it’s teething related.  Here are some strategies that we are currently using at home to help our toddler enjoy the holidays.

1) Make sure your baby/toddler gets plenty of rest during the day.   Even if they are sleeping through the night, extra long naps can be very beneficial during this time.  My daughter is taking 2-3 hour naps these days.  We keep her room dark and use an air filter to act as white noise.  I find that her mood greatly improves after she’s had some down time.

2) Avoid crowded and noisy places like malls, restaurants, grocery stores, ect.  Your baby/toddler will feel most comfortable at home in a calm, familiar enviroment.  If you have to go out in public bring teething biscuits for distraction and instant pain relief.     

3) Make sure you have a mesh teether on hand.  They can be stuffed with ice cubes and frozen fruit.  The cold can reduce inflammation and numb the gums.  They’re a little messy so have your little on wear a bib.     

4) Keep your temper under control.  The holidays can be a stressful time in general, but if your baby/toddler is teething they may push your buttons even more than usual.  Please recognize that getting mad will only make the situation worse for you and your little one.  So stay calm when they act up.

5) Take heart, this will pass!  You’re daily routine may be disrupted and you might find yourself exhausted, but know that teething comes and goes in waves.  Very soon your little one will be back to their normal self.  For now, do the best you can and don’t let teething spoil your holiday!

 

Belle’s Teething Kits

For the holiday season we decided to put together a rescue kit for teething babies.  Two boxes of biscuits and an organic cotton bib to collect the drool.  We also added a pocket on the bib to hold our biscuits for further amusement and distraction from sore gums. 

Belle's Teething Kit

The kits come regular or gluten-free.  We are running a holiday special – buy any two kits for only $25.  They make thoughtful and unique gifts for the little teether in your life.  Head on over to Belle’s Biscuits for more info.

For extra pain relief…If your teething baby is having a particularly rough day, stick our biscuit in the freezer for at least 20-30 minutes.  Then sit back and relax while your little one enjoys the chill! 

Happy Teething!

 

Video About Baby Teething

Great video from a mom about baby teething. 

 

Belle’s Biscuits make great gifts for the little teethers in your life.  Be sure to check out our website for the latest holiday promotions.

Happy Teething!

 

Mommies with Style

Many thanks to Julie at Mommies with Style for writing about us this month.  Use the product code below for an extra 15% discount!

 

15% off at Belle’s biscuits

Sat, Nov 14, 2009

Feeding Baby

The day I opened my mailbox to smell nothing but Maine Blueberries, I paused. I could stand there all day sniffing that. I pulled out the box and was delighted to learn that a key ingredient of Belle’s Biscuits was Wild Maine Blueberries. Already, I’m imagining the taste is delish… so much more than the standard teethers at the grocery store.

When our hands are full, we leave our  mail in a basket in the hallway. And when my kids came home from school, one whiff and they were dying to have a taste. Of course, they thought they were trying cookies, but we each tried a biscuit. They were, umm, surprised with these cookies. I mean, what cookies have you ever tried that are too hard to bite into?

Baby A isn’t old enough to teeth on a cookie yet, but I can relax knowing how safe and healthy these teething biscuits are. They’re organic, dairy-, soy, and wheat-free and have nothing artificial. In October, Belle’s Biscuits introduced a Gluten-Free alternate. And if your child isn’t a fan of blueberry (mine was allergic when he was younger) there’s also a vanilla flavor.

Use code BELLES15 for 15% off your purchase at Belle’s Biscuits.

 

Helpful Tips For Toddler Teething

So your infant had a rough time cutting teeth?  Especially at night when there were less distractions?  I went through the same experience with my daughter.  But what happens when your infant becomes a toddler, enters the “terrible twos”, and then starts cutting molars?   Could it get much worse? 

Your toddler is already an expert at throwing tantrums when they don’t get their way, so  swollen and inflamed gums will probably exacerbate any situation.  Even if your little one sailed through their top and bottom incisors without any discomfort, the molars can be a different story because the back teeth can cause more pressure and pain on the gums. 

So what can you do during these trying time?  Keep your little one comfortable using home remedies and over the counter pain medication when necessary.  Even though my husband is a pharmacist, I much prefer to use the home remedies and turn to pain meds only in extreme circumstances.  So here are some tricks that will hopefully calm and distract your teething toddler…

• Cold foods will help sore gums.  Try feeding your toddler  applesauce, cold mashed bananas, cold pudding or yogurt.
• Try freezing yogurt tubes (Stonyfield Farms) or buy yogurt popsicles.
• Put frozen fruit in a mesh teether.
• Apply gentle pressure on the gums with your fingers.
• Refrigerate or freeze teething biscuits.
• Provide a fun distraction — take your toddler to the playground.
• Keep your composure.  No matter how frustrated you get, yelling at your toddler will not solve anything. 
• Change diapers frequently and use a good ointment if a diaper rash occurs.

To put things in perspective…. this event will pass and your toddler won’t remember a thing.   Teething is a real pain for the whole family and if your feeling out of control, send me an email me at sara@bellesbiscuits.com.  I will do my best to help!

 

Gluten-Free Teething Biscuits

We did it!  We developed a tasty gluten-free teething biscuit that is sure to put a smile on any little teether. 

If your teether has Celiac or is on a gluten-free diet this biscuit will satisfy their urge to bite and also provide a nutritious snack.   Made with organic buckwheat flour, our Maine Maple Spice biscuit delivers an excellent source of iron.  You can find these biscuits exclusively at our webstore.

 

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Pecan Pie for Moms with Teething Babies

If you have a teething baby or toddler chances are making a homemade pie is not high on the priority list. With the holidays right around the corner I thought I would post a tasty pecan pie recipe that can be whipped up in a flash using a store bought pie crust. I promise it will wow family and friends!

Maple Pecan Pie  – serves 8, prep time 10 minutes

1 1/4 cups maple syrup

1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar

3 eggs

1 egg yolk

2 teaspoons all purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Stir syrup, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, flour, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend.  Whisk in melted butter (syrup mixture will be very thin).  Stir in 1 cup of pecans.

2. Place pie crust in dish and place on heavy cookie sheet.  Carefully pour maple syrup mixture into the pie shell.  Arrange remaining 1/2 cup of pecans on top of the syrup mixture, pressing to coat.

3. Place baking sheet in center of oven and bake pie for 50 minutes or until edges are golden and filing is just set in center.  You might want to cover your crust with foil to prevent burning.  Cool pie on cooling rack for 15 minutes.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

I really hope you enjoy this yummy Fall recipe!

Happy Teething

 

Take Time to Smell the Roses

The Take Time to Smell the Roses Blog has done a nice review of our biscuits.  You can click here for details on how to win a Belle’s gift set.

                                               

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Belle’s Biscuits Review & Giveaway

Ethan had the opportunity to try Belle’s Biscuits this week. We were excited because it has been a rough last two weeks at our house with teething. If you are a mom, you know what I mean! We absolutely fell in love with Belle’s Biscuits.

Belle’s Biscuits were developed by a Pharmacist and his wife to help their toddler cope with teething as nothing they tried had worked. Their biscuits are organic and also are dairy, soy and wheat free.There are three flavors, Original Vanilla, Maine Maple Spice and Wild Maine Blueberry.

We were sent a box of the Original Vanilla and Wild Maine Blueberry biscuits. Ethan went crazy over both flavors and I enjoyed the smell while he ate them I love the heart shape and it is the perfect size for little hands. The quality of Belle’s Biscuits far exceed other brands of teething biscuits we have tried. We have had trouble with other brands of teething biscuits falling apart because they were too soft and were also really messy. Belle’s Biscuits are much harder and didn’t cause much of a mess! I froze one of Ethan’s biscuits and he really loved that! I highly recommend giving them to your baby frozen. In fact, Ethan didn’t finish his biscuit one night and I put it in the fridge to hardened it back up until he was ready to finish it. Belle’s Biscuits really helped Ethan get past his cranky teething spells during the day!

Pros

• Dairy, soy and wheat free.
• Organic
• No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
• Firmer than other teething biscuit brands
• Taste better than other teething biscuits!
• Less mess!

Cons

• You have to order them online- so make sure you keep enough on hand!

BUY IT! You can purchase Belle’s Biscuits directly from their website.

WIN IT! Belle’s Biscuits is giving TWO gift sets which include a box of the Original Vanilla and a box of the Wild Maine Blueberry!

 

Mom Likes These Biscuits Too!

 

                                                       

Thought I would post this nice customer review for our Wild Maine Blueberry teething biscuit.   I love to get feedback from moms so please email me or write a review about your little teether’s experience with Belle’s Biscuits.  

Mom likes these biscuits, too! September 5, 2009 Reviewer: Eileen Ouellette from Windham, ME United States   Our 17 month old daughter absolutely LOVES these teething biscuits! The first time she had one, she held onto it for almost 45 minutes as she walked around and played!  She couldn’t put it down, although she managed to share a little bit with me…YUM!  They really are VERY tasty!  I shared them with a friend’s daughter and she held onto the heart-shaped cookie like it was gold! Our daughter knows them as her “cookies”  and I always have them in my purse (the box has six biscuits total, packaged with two cookies wrapped together) when we go out…for her, of course!