Homemade infant teething biscuit base

Homemade infant teething biscuit base recipe videos

A homemade infant teething biscuit base is a simple, firm dough or baked treat designed to soothe a baby's sore gums during teething. It typically uses minimal, gentle ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, or rice cereal, often bound with mashed banana, apple sauce, or breastmilk/formula for moisture and familiarity. This type of biscuit is a common homemade solution in many cultures, especially in Western home cooking, to provide a safe, chewable item for infants.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This base is generally a carbohydrate-focused food, providing energy for active, growing babies. It offers key nutrients like iron from fortified cereals or whole grains, and small amounts of fiber, with a typical homemade biscuit containing roughly 40-80 calories per piece, depending on size and exact ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	40 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Magnesium	10 mg

Per 2 biscuits (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What's unique is its dual purpose: it's both a practical teething aid and a first finger food, encouraging self-feeding and motor skill development. Nutritionally, it's often intentionally low in sugar and free from common allergens, making it a controlled, safe introduction to solid textures.