Baby's first teething biscuit

Baby's first teething biscuit recipe videos

A baby's first teething biscuit is a hard, dry, dissolvable snack designed to soothe sore gums during teething. It's typically made from simple ingredients like whole grain flour (such as wheat or oat), water, and sometimes a natural sweetener like banana or apple puree. Originating as a modern convenience food, it's a staple in baby-led weaning practices across many Western countries.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-focused food, providing energy through its grain base, with minimal fat and protein. Its key nutrients are often added iron and calcium for development, and a single biscuit typically contains around 50-70 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	25 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1 mg
Folate	20 µg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg

Per 1 biscuit (10 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, its unique feature is its engineered texture—hard enough to gnaw on but designed to dissolve safely with saliva, preventing choking. Culturally, it represents a shift towards self-feeding and sensory exploration for infants.