Quick Microwave Baby Teething Rusks
A fast teething rusk made from a single slice of bread rolled tight and dried in the microwave, firm enough for babies to gnaw on under watchful eyes.
Ingredients
- 1 each bread, soft slice, crusts removed
Steps
- Cut the crusts off one slice of soft bread so you are left with a clean square.
- Roll the bread flat and thin with a rolling pin, a clean jar, or a sturdy bottle.
- Roll the flattened bread tightly into a firm sausage shape.
- Place the bread roll on a clean, dry, microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on high for about 60 seconds until the roll feels firm and dried out.
- Let the rusk cool fully, then offer it to your baby to gnaw on with close supervision.
- Store any extra rusks in an airtight container once they are completely cool.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 67
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
- Carbs
- 12g
Tips by age
Offer one firm rusk for your baby to hold and gnaw on while sitting upright. It is meant to soothe gums, not to be eaten in bites. Stay close the whole time.
Choking safety: A rusk can soften and break into a lump as it is chewed. Always supervise, sit baby upright, and take it away if a piece breaks off.
Hand over one rusk for gnawing practice. Let baby explore it slowly and remove it once it gets very soggy or starts to crumble.
Choking safety: Watch for softened chunks breaking away. Supervise closely and keep baby seated upright while gnawing.
Serve as a teething or snack rusk that toddlers can hold and chew. Swap in a softer bread if your child finds it too hard.
Choking safety: Keep your child seated and supervised, and clear away any large softened pieces that break off.
Serve as a crunchy snack rusk. Your child can hold and bite it themselves, with you nearby for the first few bites.
Choking safety: Stay nearby and make sure your child stays seated while eating the firm rusk.
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