Which biscuit for a 6-month-old baby? Which biscuit for an 8-month-old baby? In short, when should you give your baby a biscuit? Contrary to what you might think, at first glance, giving your baby a biscuit isn't a shameful act of bad parenting trying to fatten up their offspring or keep them quiet. Surprise, it's quite the opposite! Here's some explanation.
Babies and sugar…
Let's start with the elephant in the room: not all biscuits are packed with sugar, fat, and salt! Some, like the brand new Good Taste Squares , contain very little of it, and are a perfectly balanced snack with nutrients when served with fruit or yogurt. What's more, eaten on their own, biscuits are a simple and convenient "snack" that will keep hungry children going until dinner is ready while still satisfying their appetite. It'll be a nice change from the usual piece of bread we usually give them :)
Good crunchy cookies!
The texture of the biscuit itself is interesting for babies. Indeed, during teething, biting and rubbing their gums relieves pressure and soothes pain. Chewing itself strengthens and coordinates their jaw. It's also an important phase in the process of weaning their diet: studies* have shown that children who chew early are less picky eaters. Great :)
And above all, why deprive your baby of all those "cracks," "cracks," and other "crisps" heard (incredible!) from inside! With all his senses alert, even in his mouth, he's creating his own version of "Turkish chews."
In this respect, the Good Taste Squares , neither too dense nor too soft, are perfectly suited to first chews.
Developing Your Baby's Sense of Touch
You've probably noticed, but touch is a very important sense for your baby. Excitedly fiddling with their food is a completely normal part of their development.
Finally, more practical and easier to pull out than a bottle, you gain autonomy. Moreover, for a takeoff or for the 50,000 switchbacks to descend at the end of winter sports, your ears, and especially those of your toddlers, blocked, will thank you...
As you can see, if crunching a cookie isn't a pastime to distract children, these are foods that, when chosen carefully, can be very beneficial, especially for little ones in the midst of their sensory and motor development. What if it was time to get crunchy?
