Myla, our eleventh month old, has been in the throes of teething for several months now. For awhile nothing seemed to comfort her. I was at my wit’s end trying to find something that would bring her some relief. I tried everyone’s suggestions- hot/cool wash cloths, ice cubes, refrigerated teethers, etc. Finally, I came up with something on my own that doubles as a snack for our daughter.
Frozen apple slices! Myla loves them, and they really seem to help her discomfort. It was a complete accident that I came across this idea. Myla loves apples, but the slices I would cut would turn brown before she could eat them so I started popping them in the freezer. I soon realized that she preferred the frozen apple slices to all of the other miscellaneous teething aids I offered her.
I buy a few organic apples either at our farmer’s market or supermarket. Remove the core and seeds. Depending on my mood, I may leave the skin on or off (it’s up to you). Then, I slice them. I have an apple slicer that cuts the apple into wedges. I use this, and then I cut the wedges in half again to create little sticks of apple. Finally, I put the slices on plate or a cookie sheet, depending on how many slices I’ve cut. I pop them in the freezer and, once they are frozen, I take them off the tray and put them in a container in the freezer. Be sure to freeze the apple slices on a flat surface. If you just pop them in a bag or container before they are frozen, they will stick together, making a nice solid chunk of apple, but no apple sticks.
I’m sure you could also do this with other fruits and vegetables with similar results!
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Have you heard of Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces? Baby wears them (while supervised) and something in the resin is an anti-inflammatory and helps relieve teething pain. I’ve read nothing but good reviews. The lighter the amber, the better.
Thanks for the info! I’d never heard of them till you mentioned them. The only thing that worries me about them is that, from what I read, babies aren’t supposed to chew on them- this seems like it could get a bit tricky with a curious (and ever chomping) baby 🙂 I never wear necklaces anymore because Myla always tries to eat them- I can only imagine what she’d try to do if she had her own necklace 🙂 But, I could be wrong. Maybe if it was on her own neck, she’d leave it alone 🙂
The necklaces are made to sit closer to the neck, but not so close like a choker. That way, kiddo can’t pull it up over their chin to chew on it.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Great post Grace!! Both my girls also loved frozen grapes and carrots when teething. My youngest also would gnaw on frozen waffle. I would just make a huge batch and freeze them cut, same as you on a flat surface and then bag because they stick otherwise and she would use that. Hope these help too!