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| To prevent choking, it's important to make sure the baby is sitting up when you give him or her food, and that you're there to supervise the entire time. Do not give your child anything for teething that is small enough to be swallowed. Ask your pediatrician to show you what to do if your baby starts to choke, or take a class in basic first aid. |
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If teething rings or washcloths don't do the trick, don't give up on the kitchen-based resources yet. Food such as thick-crust French bread and frozen bagels are known to work quite well. The key is to make sure the bread has a crust that's tough enough so the baby cannot bite off a chunk. Remember, we're going for gnawing action here, not culinary delights. You can also try frozen bananas (keep whole or cut in half) or wrapping an apple slice in a cloth and then securing it firmly with a rubber band (like you would a pony tail). When feeding time does roll around, go for cold foods such as apple sauce, puréed fruit, pudding, yogurt and the like. Cold teething bisquits (available where health foods are sold), which melt in the baby's mouth, are also helpful and nutritious when used sparingly--but too many can cause decay to teeth that are already in. To quench your baby's thirst, go for ice-cold beverages (without ice). The cold will feel great on your baby's gums.
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Offer bread or chilled food and drinks
