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Is it ok to give my child chewable food while she is teething?
10 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Yes: As long as she already has teeth.
Answered 6/6/2011
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Yes: It is o.K as long as your baby can manage the food offered. Keep in mind gums are tender and many infants rather not chew bacause of pain, and prefer drinking their bottle.
Answered 5/1/2016
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No: Babies don't really chew, even when they have some teeth. In toddlers, real chewing happens after 18 months (when the first molars appear), and even better chewing happens after 2 years (when the second molars appear). I don't recommend teething biscuits or any other cookies for babies, because chunks of biscuits tend to break off. The chunks may gag and choke babies.
Answered 6/29/2011
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SMALL: Very small pieces and always observe as they are at much more of a risk for choking with the minimal chewing capacity!
Answered 12/14/2018
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Carefully: As long as your child is comfortable eating those specific foods the fact that they are teething should not effect the ability to eat.
Answered 9/13/2013
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It is OK : If your baby is 9 months and older. If premie, need corrected age of 9 months!
Answered 9/13/2013
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