Take a plain old slice of bread and turn it into the perfect teething biscuit!
This idea is nothing short of genius!
It’s perfect for small hands. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s cheap. You many never buy a box of teething biscuits again! Check it out…
Start with a slice of your favorite Whole Grain Bread.
Skip the ones with seeds which may pose a choking hazard
Cut off the Crust
Store the crust in a ziplock bag.
It makes great breadcrumbs! Just save up all the crust and then run through the food processor.
Squish down the Bread.
You can use a roller, but I just press with my fingers
Take a small amount of Unsweetened Applesauce.
This is optional, I like to add a little flavor and the moisture helps make the bread "stick"
Smear the Applesauce.
Just a super thin layer
Sprinkle with Cinnamon
Roll as tight as your can, squishing as you go along to have the bread stick together.
Microwave for 60 seconds
60 Seconds should be all your need but if the bread still seems real soft, microwave for another 30 seconds.
Let it cool.
It may still be slightly soft, but as it cools it will harden nicely
Offer it to the unsuspecting baby.
He'll think you slaved all day in the kitchen 😉
The perfect teether!
Little Bean really likes these.
Gnaw away Little Buddy. Gnaw away. 🙂
(Inspired by Homemade-baby-food-recipes.com)
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I'm very curious about these but wondering if somebody has tried them in the oven...
Great idea! Almost set my microwave a blaze the first time. Second time went on a 20% power for 60sec. Checking along the way. Then did an additional 45sec, also checking and turning. Little man will get it after he wakes up from his nap! That k you for the idea!
can you make these in the oven. We don't use microwaves
I'm not sure I haven't tried. If you do go with a long temp and a long time to dry it out. In essence that's really all we're doing.
This is genius! My baby is 6 months and loves this. I couldn't cookies hard enough that he couldn't bite and these work perfect! He's so content with this thanks so much for sharing!
My little munchkin is 5 1/2 months and I want to try this recipe. I just bought some baby mum mum biscuits and I am hesitant to give them to him. How does gluten free bread work?
wow great idea
i would try for my baby
Just made one for my 9 month old son. I did your recipe exactly (except omitted the cinnamon) and it turned out perfect! Our son is gnawing on it right now and LOVES it!! 🙂 Will be doing these again!
Can you use white bread?
Sure! I just don't buy it anymore. 🙂
you may not want to microwave anything for your baby. Microwaving kills food. Period. If it is very unhealthy for us imagine what it does to their little bodies. Also babies under 1 year do not digest wheat and grains are not healthy for us either. Wheat also inhibits their absorption of calcium. Its a great idea though if we can find alternatives to these two parts of the recipe. Any other ideas for something like this?
Actually steaming and microwaving veggies is the best way to cook as it preserves more of the nutrients then baking and roasting! This is a great recipe thanks for posting it. These are for teething and the ones sold in stores are a choking hazard. Really don't know how they have been prepaired or processed or handled! God bless you and your family anf enjoy life while we are still here! !!!!! 🙂
I tried this today and it turned out perfectly. i gave it to my daughter after her nap, she loved it at first, but after a few mins she started choking on it. she is 6 months old. great recipe but going to wait unil she's older to try it again. very scary experience
My Mother Purchased some teething biscuits for my 10 month old son and gave one to him but she said they just crumbled up and even with NO teeth he bit a chunk out of it! I decided to try to make some for him and found this recipe so...I made it with a piece of 100% wheat bread. I sprayed it with I cat believe its not butter (he hates all things apple) and sprinkled a little cinnamon on it rolled it and microwaved it for 60 seconds. It seemed to take forever to cool so I popped it in the freezer. My son had been gnawing on this thing for over an hour! He has it in his little fist and has crawled all over the room, pulled up on furniture and played with his toys without letting it go! The best part is that he couldn't care less about what I am doing so I have been able to take care of housework without him getting fussy! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
hi can I make this for my 5&A half month old baby ?
That's up to you. Did you talk to you doctor about starting solids? I think between 4-6 months is normal but I'm not professional.
Thanks for the recipe! I can't wait to try this! We are doing BLW with my daughter, and this seems like something she could easily teeth on and enjoy!
Awsome idea.. really nice one... i will try this today itself
plz share some more basic receipes like this.
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Hi...Roni, CAN U MAKE MORE THEN ONE AT A TIME & STORE THEM? HOW LONG DO THEY LAST? CAN U USE OTHER FLAVORS, SUCH AS STAGE 2 & 3 JAR FOODS, INSTEAD OF APPLESAUCE? THANX FOR THE IDEA, WE'RE IN THE KITCHEN NOW PLAY'N AROUND W/SOME IDEALS. GOD BLESS 0 :-} ^i^
Hi Amanda!
I'd only put on in the microwave at a time. You can store them in an air tight container easily. And totally! Other flavors would work! Some people even skip the flavors.
I would love to try this, however, I do not have a microwave. Would the oven or a toaster over work? I may just go ahead and try this.
I believe a few other commenters have tried it but I'm not sure how it turned out. Let us know!
That is ok thank u anyway. 🙂
These have truly saved the dreaded dinner hour when I'm trying to feed my 8 month old and cook dinner at the same time. With one of these in her hand, she gives me a few minutes in between bites of her purees to chop and stir what everyone else is having for dinner! I just used hardened whole wheat toast for my older two children, but these are so much sturdier (not to mention easier for the baby to hold). Thank you!
Kayla - It's basically stale bread so the rule would be as long as there's no mold you should be fine. Not sure I could give a specific time frame. Sorry. 🙁
How long can you store these for I want to make some in advance.. Thxs 🙂
My 16 month old daughter has her molars coming now and has been cranky and eating less because of the pain. I was not sure if these would help now that she has a full front row of teeth to chew this. I used whole wheat bread, and just used finely blended fresh apple as a spread. No cinnamon. She simply loved it and ate 4 of these in one go, and it really helped soothe her gums too. Brilliant idea, thank you for this!
Ni Nina - that depends on your baby and what you are comfortable with. All I can tell you is my son is 6 months in these photos.
How young can you start your baby on these? My daughter is 4 months and 2 weeks and has been eating cereal since she turned 4 months, she took to cereal like she'd been eating for years, never even spit it out. She is teething and biting everything, I was hoping to buy her teething biscuits but they say 9 months and up on them, Im assuming because they crumble?
Cynthia - it could be the bread you used or the amount of time you cooked it. Even store bought teething biscuits may chunk. Just be sure to supervise.
I tried this the other day.
My son only has 2 bottom teeth and somehow he was able to bite a big chunk off. Did I not heat it long enough?
Please let me know!
I would like to try it again!
You are a genius! What an amazing, easy idea! My 7 month old is enjoying her treat right now 🙂
I just made one didn't have applesauce but used squash puree my grandson is enjoying it now.Thak you so much.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who burn it on the 1st attempt LOL. I used Banana baby food. My son LOVED it!!! Thanks for sharing! wish I had known to o tis with my first to sons!
I just went away and made these, they are amazing! So easy to do, and my girls eyes were all lit up! Thank you for an easy yet healthy teething option. 😉
Anybody try in the oven and can give some advice?
Our first attempt (and by our, I mean I read this page and comments), they didn't roll well (bread broke); spread is ripe pear instead of applesauce. Used Vermont Bread Co Organic multi-grain, no seeds).
Microwaved for 60 seconds, still seemed soft, did another 30. They are cooling now.
We bought the Earth's Best Barley and Healthy Times Vanilla (both organic) before finding this recipe, so have a comparison point...once we make them right.
My baby loves these! We've looked everywhere for teething biscuits and they're like $7 a box online after shipping so we decided against them. But these are amazing. Inexpensive, convenient and healthy! Thank you so much!
Dd is loving these! FYI, mine burned heating it 60 seconds. But if I heated it for 60 seconds in 15 second intervals (and briefly rolled it on the plate before the next 15 seconds...) it turned out great.
What exactly caught on fire? The bread? Maybe you have a more powerful microwave, trying cutting time in half and then checking the hardness. I can honestly say I never had bread catch on fire before and I used at least 3 different types.
I just did this and caught the microwave on fire before the minute was even up. Used "white wheat" bread.
So confused as to how it didn't work after so many rave reviews.
I pinned this so long ago but used it today for the first time. My daughter is 14 months and her side teeth are coming in. This is the perfect size and shape for those awkward spots. She's struggling with the teething rings but she is enjoying this. Thanks for the great idea!
I wouldn't worry. My microwave takes a while also. I just keep heating it up. Just use small increments as it gets drier or it will burn.
ok, now it's really strange because that's what I used in the photos, at least I'm pretty sure. I only buy 2 types of bread and that's on of them!
I thought so too. I am using 100% whole wheat bread (L'oven Fresh brand purchased at Aldi). I gave it to him anyways and it seemed okay. I did probably have to do 2 min and 30 seconds total (at 10 sec intervals so the bread didn't burn). Thanks!
That's strange. What type of bread are you using?
After 2 minutes still soft on the outside edges (so soft inside). Keep heating it up?
I tried this, and my newest loved it! Took two tries. The first one I nuked--for 60 seconds--caught on fire! Smoke was everywhere. It was 100% wheat bread... So did it again, microwaving and flipping at 7 second intervals, and it came out perfectly. My daughter gnawed and sucked that thing into a disgusting slimy mess. Might not make it everyday for that reason, but it's definitely something to do before bath time.
Kristina - I do not see why it would not work with GF breads. The only thing I can see being different would be that the texture of GF breads tend to be denser and drier. They might break up rather than squish down like regular bread does.
If I was making this with GF bread I woudl use a rolling pin to flatten the bread down rather than fingers because of the texture difference. GF breads tend to be more like the texure of french or italian breads rathern than regular bread for those who do not know.
Also I beleive the guide lines for giving gluten products to a baby are 6 months. If there is a history of celiac or intestinal issues of any kind in the family I would go with 1 year or at least when the child is talking well enough to let you know their tunny hurts after eating.
I don't see why not but I haven't tried it. As long as the bread tends to "stick" when pressed.
I want to avoid wheat until my baby is older. Do you think this could be made with gluten-free bread?
Sorry, never tried so I can't be sure. Let us know if you do!
Paizley - I'm not sure you got it right, mine came out so hard I could barely bite through it. Maybe longer next time? Or a different kind of bread?
Candace, I'm not sure you could get the same pretified bread in the oven, maybe a low temp for a long time? Not sure though never tried it.
Did I do this wrong or misunderstand? I guess since my son (6 mo) has two bottom teeth this is a bad idea. He pretty much bit through this & I was worried he would choke so I took it away. Is this only for babies with no teeth? Sorry if this sounds dumb.
You're a genius. My little girl LOVES these. Thanks!
Has anyone made these in the oven? I'm curious how long you cooked them. We don't use a microwave.
I'm not sure what you mean by "crumbs." Some breads work better than others. Maybe try another kind?
I couldn't get the crumbs to stick together good enough? Just falls apart?
I made these for my 6 month old son right after seeing this, they turned out great and my son loves them! They work better then any other teething biscuit I've found to make. Thank you so muchfor this!
Thanks so much! My 7-month-old twins love these!
Amy - I haven't done it but I don't see why not! I freeze bread products all the time.
Could you make a bunch up and freeze them? It would be hard and cold, and feel good on my little ones gums. Have you tried that?
Awesome idea!! My five month old loved this! Until it got so slippery that he couldn't keep a good grip on it anymore, but that's ok! I love that it didn't break into pieces like Gerber teething biscuits. I told all my friends about this! Thank you!
Saw this on pinterest this morning and immediately went to the kitchen. My son has been struggling with teething for weeks now and refuses any biscuits I've tried. Needless to say this one is already gone!! Thank you 🙂
I'm pretty sure the recommendation is to avoid anything honey until 1 year. Good luck on your next batch! 🙂
Someone posted this in the September 2011 group on Babycenter. Check out the pics of all the little ones enjoying this recipe!!!
http://community.babycenter.com/post/a32791987/homemade_teething_biscuit_in_60_seconds?cpg=5&pd=-1
Like Reyna, I tried this but it burned in the microwave! I didn't realize I was using "Honey Wheat" (at one minute) and it smoked up the whole kitchen!
Honey wheat prob isn't good right? He's 7 mos.
I think I gotta get "Whole Wheat". Maybe you can't just use any bread. :o(
Just made one for my little boy, but smeared cooked carrots inside w/ cinnamon. First one burned, so I made another & nuked it at less time. Little boy is in love with this! He's a mess from smearing it all over, but I don't care. So glad I found this recipe!
Sounds fantastic! Love it! Also, your baby is REEEEEEAAALLLY cute. <3
I just made this for my daughter (6 1/2 months) who has only been eating pureed baby foods. When I handed it to her she looked at me as if we were breaking some sort of rule. Mine did burn just a bit so you might want to start with a shorter cook time just in case.
My son is a little past this, but this is such a great idea!! I try not to give him too much bread, he would just eat it all now, lol, but at the sucking and gnawing stage, this would have been great.
Kristi - I can't imagine that dried out bread is anything like a mum mum. My son did (and does) love those as well. But there is no reason a 7 month old wouldn't be able to gnaw on some bread, while supervised.
Kristi - I'm not sure what rice rusks are. I can tell you they dissolve and don't crumble. Is that's what you mean?
I love love love this idea. My question, does it dissolve like rice rusks? My daughter is almost 7 months old and has no teeth or sign of teeth. She is eating solids applesauce, pears and a bunch of veggies and those mum mum rice rusks. Just wondering if these would be ok for her??? Thanks!
So the first time I tried to make this it burned. So I tried again and nuked it 30 sec, then 10 seconds at a time until it was hard enough. It is cooling as we speak.
We don't use a microwave so I'll have to try this in the oven 🙂
I read this and tried it immediately. I used baby food peaches instead of applesauce and sprinkled it with cinnamon. I thought it would be kind of like peach cobbler this way. I have to say I am beyond words. She loved it and it never broke apart. Thank you sooo much for posting this. I have been reluctant by those teething biscuits in the store, so having everything already in the kitchen at home I wasn't wasting money on the biscuits to find out she didn't like them or they fall apart. I'm going to pass this on to everyone I know with a baby.
I just made this for my twin 8 month old girls n they love them! Instead of applesauce i used pears....going to try applesauce later this week!
Tried making one of these tonight and my daughter loved it! I pinned this months ago, wish I would have tried it sooner. Thanks!!!
I've been making these ever since I read this on pinterest and my baby LOVES them. I usually use a little smear of whatever baby food is already open for different flavors. She loves to hold it and will gnaw on it forever. I have found a lot of great stuff on pinterest but I probably use this one more than any others so far. Thanks again!
Roni - thanks for your great suggestions and baby food ideas. I guess what I'm really worried about are preservatives but I think I'm a little paranoid about food. I'm easing up though. @Sar, good idea. I'm going to give this a shot.
Natasha - First, you could skip the applesauce. It's not necessary but if you choose an unsweetened kind there should be nothing in but apples and ascorbic acid to prevent browning. Now the bread is a little harder. You could go with a sprouted variety which is less processed but there is no magic unprocessed breads. Bread is a processed food.
Just a note too, the babies don't really "eat" these. Sure they digest a little but it's not like a dozen of chocolate-chip cookies. They suck and gnaw on it, then it falls to the ground and you end up throwing most of it away.
I hope that helps.
This is wonderful! Made them right after seeing this and my little guy LOVED them! 🙂
This is a terrific idea. I'm going to try this tomorrow. I also call my kids - both of them - beans. @Natasha - you can try steaming a few apple slices and mash them up w/a fork if you don't want to use packaged applesauce.
I've been trying to avoid processes foods as much as possible. Of processed foods, is there a bread and applesauce that is best?
I'm so glad I came across this. I don't know how many times it's been that my son has been gnawing on a teething biscuit then next thing I know he's gagging with half of it broken off in his mouth. I'm definitely going to try this for him!
An airtight container should be fine.
i was thinking of trying these to give to someone else. once they are made do they need to be refrigerated?
so.cool. i LOVE this!!!
can't wait to try it.
ps i call my little guy "bean," too.
🙂
THANK YOU!! I made this for her last night and she loved it!! I have the pictures to prove it! Love, Love, LOVE your blog!! Thanks for this recipe!!!
He's 7 months but I started solids at 4 months. I starting giving these to him around 5 months. I think it's fine but as always you may want to ask you doc a his 6m appointment.
Awesome!! Can you please tell me how old your baby is? I am experimenting with baby foods, etc and wanted to know what is okay to give at what ages?? Is this teether okay for my 5 month old?
Biscotti? Now that sounds really good. I just need to find some tasty bread.
Paula - It's actually very reminiscent of biscotti. It's given me a few ideas!
You say it's for baby, but it sounds really good and I might just have to give this one a whirl!
Almost worth having another baby for LMAO!
I don't know what makes me happier, or which is yummier - this AWESOME idea, or the adorable photos of LB! Yum!!! 🙂
Barb - I don't see why not. I'd go low and long though. Like 200 or 250 degrees until hard.
Nothing short of brilliant!
What a perfect idea!! Wish I had this when my girls were babies. This is genius!
I really like this idea. We don't have a microwave - do you think putting it in the oven will give a similar texture?
Genious! Seriously! I wish I knew this tip when I had babies 🙂