Sweet Potato Fries: The Perfect Teether?

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My son has had a time with teething. It started around three months though we didn’t see the first teeth peek through until about six months. It has been torture for him, and he lets us know about it.

One day a mom friend told me that frozen fries are great for teething. They are cold, get to those hard to reach areas of the mouth, and they turn into mashed potatoes as they chew.

While I thought this was a good idea, I loathed the idea of giving my child processed potatoes, so I decided to make my own. I opted to make a more nutritious sweet potato fry. Here’s how:

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1. Peel your sweet potato.

I tried leaving the skin on, but his little system just wouldn’t digest it.

2. Cut your sweet potato into sticks.

Great Tip: I finally figured out how to cut a sweet potato! I used a serrated blade with a wide tooth pattern and it sawed through that sweet potato like it was butter!

3. Toss them with about one to two teaspoons of oil

This helps to prevent your potatoes from burning. If your child is older, you may want to add a little cinnamon to the oil for a fun new flavor!

4. Arrange your oiled potato sticks on a pan.

5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

6. Bake the fries for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Make sure the potato is cooked enough so that the centers of your fries are soft.

7. Throw cooled fries in the freezer.

I left them on the pan so they wouldn’t stick together when they froze.

8. Let your little one enjoy!

Voila — an edible teether for my six month old! Nutritious, delicious and soothing for sore and itchy gums!

My son enjoyed these so much I decided to try it with other foods for him. Bananas, peaches, and steamed carrots all made great frozen finger foods for my little man. He loves that he can grab them and chew them with his two teeth. Plus, it doesn’t freeze his little fingers.

Make a Teether with Sweet Potato Fries

Please use discretion with your own child. Make sure you are factoring the sweet potatoes into your food introduction routine, and watch for signs of an allergic reaction if this is their first time. Also, solids are not recommended for children younger than six months due to their immature digestive system.

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