My Fussy Teething Baby
A couple of weeks ago we received an email from You Tube product reviewer, Kimberly Mallas. She has a seven month old boy who just got his first two bottom set of teeth and is starting to get bored with conventional teething biscuits. So we sent her a variety of Belle’s Biscuits and here is her sweet review…
Happy Teething!
You deserve a gold medal if there’s a little teether in your house. I know first hand how the stress of teething can create mayhem for the whole family. As much as I love my darling Annabelle, there were times when she was teething that I would give anything to escape to a deserted island with just myself and some good books. I was overwhelmed and sleep deprived – a nasty combination at a time when my child was experiencing her own trauma. So if you find yourself in this situation, here’s some unsolicited advice from someone who learned the hard way….
Happy Teething!
So the holiday season has arrived 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 permanent Grinch. Last year my toddler was teething and we went through three days of a low-grade fever and rash. She had been drooling up a storm 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 used 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 took 2-3 hour naps when she was teething. We kept her room dark and used an air filter to act as white noise. I found that her mood greatly improved 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 environment. If you have to go out in public bring Belle’s 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 one wear a bib.
4) Keep your temper under control. The holidays can be stressful 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 day!
Happy Holidays from the folks at Belle’s Biscuits!
You deserve a gold medal if there’s a little teether in your house. I know first hand how the stress of teething can create mayhem for the whole family. As much as I love my darling Annabelle, there were times when she was teething that I would give anything to escape to a deserted island with just myself and some good books. I was overwhelmed and sleep deprived – a nasty combination at a time when my child was experiencing her own trauma. So if you find yourself in this situation, here’s some unsolicited advice from someone who learned the hard way….
Happy Teething!
This is happening all too often – a baby product that I’ve purchased shows up on a recall list. Here’s the latest one….
INFANTINO “SLINGRIDER” and “WENDY BELLISSIMO” BABY SLINGS
INFANTINO SLING RIDER – 151-655= SKN 227173
INFANTINO SLING RIDER – 751-710 = SKN 903555
INFANTINO SLING RIDER – 151-210/151-528 = SKN 377683
WENDY BELLISSIMO SLING – PINK CAMO 3937500H7 = SKN 445994
WENDY BELLISSIMO SLING – BLUE CAMO 3937501H7 = SKN 446028
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents and caregivers on the use of slings with infants younger than four months of age due to a risk of suffocation.
This recall includes all Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” infant slings sold at retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2003 through March 2010 for between $25 and $30.
CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE SLINGS AND CONTACT INFANTINO FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT, AND A RATTLE.
(866) 860-1361
(Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm PST)
Or register online at
www.infantino.com
For the record, my daughter never liked this sling and I didn’t feel comfortable carrying her around in it. I will however contact Infantino for a new sling for my second daughter (she’ll be making her grand entrance in a couple months!). I’ll let you know what improvements have been made and if the sling is worth purchasing.
Happy Teething!
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!
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!
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!
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
Many thanks to Jessica Williams from Session Nine Photograpy for taking these super product photos. It just so happens that her son, Cruz, is teething and not a happy camper. Check out what happened when Cruz ate our biscuits.
