Baby biscuits or not? That is the question…
What kind of biscuit is suitable for a 6-month-old baby? What kind of biscuit is suitable for an 8-month-old baby? In short, when is it appropriate to give your baby a biscuit? Contrary to what one might initially think, giving your baby a biscuit is not a shameful act by a bad parent trying to fatten up their offspring or silence them. Surprisingly, it's quite the opposite! Let me explain.
Babies and sugar…
Let's start with the elephant in the room: not all biscuits are concentrated sources of sugar, fat, and salt! Some, like the brand new Good Goût Squares , contain very little of these and make a perfectly balanced snack when enjoyed with a piece of fruit or yogurt. What's more, eaten on its own, a biscuit is a simple and practical snack that allows a hungry child to wait until dinner is ready while still satisfying their appetite. It'll be a welcome change from the usual piece of bread we usually give them :)
Delicious crunchy biscuits!
The very texture of the biscuit is beneficial for the baby. Indeed, during teething, the act of nibbling and rubbing their gums relieves pressure and soothes pain. Chewing itself strengthens and coordinates their jaw. It's also an important phase of the weaning process: studies* have shown that children who chewed early are less fussy eaters. Great! :)
And above all, why deprive your baby of all those "crunches", "cracks" and other "crisps" heard (Incredible!) from the inside! All senses awakened, even in the mouth, there he is composing his own version of "Turkish chewing".
In this respect, the Good Goût Squares , neither too dense nor too soft, are perfectly suited to the first chews.
Developing your baby's sense of touch
You've probably noticed, but touch is a very important sense for your baby. Enthusiastically handling their food is a perfectly normal stage of their development.
Finally, more practical and easier to pull out than a baby bottle, you gain independence. Besides, for takeoff or for those 50,000 switchbacks to descend at the end of winter sports, your ears, and especially your little ones' blocked ears, will thank you…
As you might have guessed, while snacking on a biscuit isn't exactly a way to distract children, these foods, when carefully chosen, can be very beneficial, especially for young children in the midst of their sensory and motor development. So, perhaps it's time to enjoy a snack?
