At what age can babies start eating teething biscuits?
Oct 15, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
In general, babies can start trying teething biscuits around 6 months of age, but this should be determined according to signs of teething. If a baby shows no indication of teething, it may be appropriate to delay introducing such biscuits. During daily care, when giving teething biscuits to babies, parents must supervise closely at all times, ensure the baby sits upright, and avoid letting the baby eat while playing, in order to guarantee safety and help the baby smoothly pass through the teething period.
Generally, infants can start trying teething biscuits around 6 months of age, but the timing should be based on signs of teething. If an infant shows no indication of teething, it's advisable to delay introducing such snacks. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Most infants begin teething around 6 months, often exhibiting symptoms such as itchy gums and a tendency to chew on objects. At this stage, giving teething biscuits can help relieve gum discomfort through chewing, strengthen oral chewing skills, and assist in adapting to solid foods. However, it’s important to choose teething biscuits specifically designed for infants—those with moderate firmness and low risk of breaking apart—to prevent choking from small fragments. Additionally, limit the amount consumed to avoid affecting milk intake or causing indigestion, and clean the infant’s mouth promptly after each feeding.
If the infant is younger than 6 months or has not yet shown signs of teething—such as swollen gums or chewing on toys—there is no need to introduce teething biscuits early, as doing so may increase gastrointestinal burden or pose safety risks.
In daily care, parents should supervise infants closely when they are eating teething biscuits, ensure the infant is sitting upright, and avoid letting them eat while playing, to ensure safety and support a smooth teething process.
