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Teething and Mealtime

11/2/2019

 
Feeding Littles | Teething almost always affects mealtime for babies and toddlers. Here's some food ideas to help ease the pain for baby-led weaning baby starting solids and toddlers or young kids when teething.

Teething almost always affects mealtime in some way. A sudden change of eating patterns usually means something’s up - and teeth are a very likely culprit (even before you can see them poking through the gums).

When it comes to teething and mealtime, here's some things to keep in mind:
  • Expect regression - a mouth in pain is less motivated to eat.
  • Don't be surprised if your baby or toddler wants only milk - hydration is #1. Babies need at least 20-24 ounces of breast milk or formula, and toddlers or older kids need even more fluid! Watch for signs of dehydation like dry lips, decreased tears or less diaper/urine output. 
  • Stay consistent with mealtimes and snacks, offering some cold and soft foods for pain relief.

Food ideas to help with the pain:
  • Homemade breast milk or formula popsicles
  • Homemade fruit, veggie, and yogurt popsicles
  • Smoothies and smoothie bowls
  • Cook your favorite veggies and then pop in freezer until slightly frozen
  • Freeze spoons and load with soft foods like yogurt, guac, or oatmeal
  • Offer slightly frozen bagels and teething biscuits

Remember, stay consistent with regular food at regular mealtime - you never know when they’ll pick it back up again, and we don’t want their eating to digress in the long-run!

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    Megan and Judy, co-owners of Feeding Littles, bring you helpful info on food, nutrition, picky eating, and feeding young children. Megan McNamee MPH, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Judy Delaware, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist specializing in feeding therapy with children 3 and under in Boulder, Colorado. Megan and Judy are both moms of two and love helping families develop a healthy appetite for all foods! 

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