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TEETHING QUIZ
Think your baby has some teeth coming in? Those pearly whites can start making an appearance from three to seven months old, but every baby is different!
Take this quiz to determine if a toothy grin just might be on the horizon. If you answered yes to more than 6 of these questions, you may very well have a teether on your hands!
Is your child drooling more than normal?
Have you noticed a facial rash?
Does your baby seem to have a slight fever (101 or below)?
Noticing some more than usual irritability?
Are they tugging at their ears?
Is your baby gnawing at everything they can get their hands on?
Is your baby waking in the night more often than usual?
Is your baby avoiding eating?
This is an exciting time with lots of foods to try. But there’s more to budding teeth than discovering if they’ve inherited your cute lopsided grin. We’re here to help.
The Forage Feeder is a natural teething solution. This mommy must-have holds frozen fruit, veggies, and breastmilk. All you have to do is fill the nipple with the frozen food and snap the feeder shut (talk about a mommy must-have). Then your little one can safely chow down on a snack and get some teething relief for those fussy gums.
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5 WAYS TO MAKE MOM LIFE EASIER
Mom life is all about finding what works for you and doing it—again and again. At Moss & Fawn, we’re dedicated to creating products that keep moms happy and babies healthy. Here are five helpful tips we’ve heard from moms who have made The Forage Feeder a best seller.
Mom Tip 1: Find ways to soothe your baby.
Have a newly teething baby? Cold treats that baby can snack on safely will be a lifesaver for you.
The Forage Feeder is the best-selling solution for offering babies teething relief and safely introducing solids. You can give your baby a safe-to-eat snack that offers important nutrients, introduces solids, and soothes sore gums. Plus, its two-piece design makes it simple and easy to clean.
Mom Tip 2: Have an easy-to-go grab bag.
Your baby never sits still—which means neither do you. Keeping a toolbox of
well-loved items that travel well will help you keep up.
The snap-on lid makes The Forage Feeder the best solution to take on the go for your baby to enjoy anytime, anywhere.
Mom Tip Three: How to keep your baby occupied.
You love having baby close. And you also love getting things done. Snagging a productive moment is easy when your babe is napping, but naps are inconsistent and any moment you can make use of is precious.
Meal prepping or having a meal of your own? Pop your baby in their high chair and give them The Forage Feeder. The round handle is made for little hands so they can feed-themselves and the holes are small enough to keep them safe so they can enjoy their snack safely.
Mom Tip Four: Invest in products that grow with your child.
Your baby is growing so fast that it’s hard to keep up. They outgrow clothes, shoes, and even toys in the blink of an eye. The best products for babies—and the planet—are ones that you don’t have to toss out as they grow.
That’s why we designed The Forage Feeder with multiple nipples so that you can swap them out as your baby’s needs change and evolve.
Mom Tip Five: Keep your baby healthy.
With The Forage Feeder you can keep your baby healthy and happy by filling the feeder with all natural fruits, veggies, or breastmilk/formula. The feeder creates eye to hand coordination which aids in healthy brain development.
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Starting Solids: THE FORAGE FEEDER MAKES IT SIMPLE
Most babies are ready to start solids around 6 months. At this stage, your baby’s intestines are mostly developed—making it a good time to bring solids into the mix.
Of course, every baby is unique. Milestones vary from child to child. You and only you know what is best for your baby. When you do feel ready to explore starting solids, look for clues that your child is feeling ready, too.
They may be ready when:
- They hold their head steady
- They sit up with minimal support
- They show interest in your food
- They are drooling, show signs of pain or swelling in their gums, or seem more fussy than usual (little teeth coming in!)
If you notice your baby is showing these signs, it may be time to start adding solids to the menu! Feeling intimidated? Don’t worry, that’s normal. We created The Forage Feeder to help you safely introduce solids, and we’re here to help you navigate the process.
How Do I Start?
Introduce just one new food at a time. Wait 3-5 days between each new food to watch for reactions like diarrhea, hives difficulty breathing, or vomiting.
Choose one ingredient foods, no sugar or salt. No honey ever (even in baked goods).
The Forage Feeder is perfect for this as it is easy to clean—saving you time and worry over cross-contamination between use!
What foods should we try first?
Make all-natural choices like fruit or vegetables (whole or pureed). For teething babies, frozen fruits and vegetables are a big hit!
Here’s a chart with some specific food ideas for babies:
4-6 months
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Fruits: Avocado, Apples, Bananas, Pears
Vegetables (cooked): Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Peas
Protein: None yet
Dairy: Frozen Breast Milk or Formula
6-8 months
Fruits: Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Avocado
Vegetables (cooked): Carrots, Zucchini, Parsnips, Lentils, Beets, Pumpkin, Green Beans
Protein: Chicken, Turkey, Tofu, Lamb
8-10 months
Fruits: Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Kiwis, Papayas, Persimmons
Vegetables (cooked): Artichoke, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Fennel, Spinach, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers
Protein: Eggs, Beef
Dairy: Yogurt, Cottage Cheese
Why is The Forage Feeder best?
The Forage Feeder helps make an overwhelming process enjoyable. Here’s how:
- Easy to clean
Little hands make big messes. With so many good foods to try, all that exploring can leave unwanted trails. We created The Forage Feeder with a sleek and simple design so it’s easy to clean, just hand wash the few simple parts with water and soap or pop it in the dishwasher’s top rack. (Talk about a mommy must-have.)
- Safe to use.
The feeder has small holes so only safe, small bits of food can pass through. You can let your babies snack and play while you prep meals or eat food of your own, worry-free.
- Quick to prepare.
All you need to do is fill the nipple with the desired food and snap the feeder shut.
- Easy for baby.
The round handle is sized for little finger so that babies can teach themselves to self-feed and improve motor skills. Even mealtime is a classroom with The Forage Feeder!
Ready to start?
At the end of the day, introducing your baby to solids should be fun for both of you! We understand how it can be stressful, especially for you. We designed The Forage Feeder to be the best solution for introducing solids to your baby. Head over to the product page [LINK] to get more information and pick up The Forage Feeder for your baby today.
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Frozen Breastmilk Pops: a recipe to get your baby more nutrients
Breastmilk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. There are hundreds of healthy substances in breastmilk: probiotics, growth factors, and hormones to name a few. These substances are linked to health, growth, immunity, and development.
What do those words mean in practical terms? Well, experts credit breastmilk to everything from lower incidents of infectious disease (think ickies like diarrhea, ear infections, and more) as well as improved dental health, decreased risk of eczema and food allergies, and decreased risk of serious illness.
The Moss & Fawn Feeder is a perfect way to get your baby more breastmilk, even when starting solids. Many moms use The Feeder to serve their child breastmilk pops. Have a teething baby? This recipe will keep your babe busy, get them extra nutrients, and act as a natural teething solution.
Here’s how to make them:
Simply freeze breast milk in an ice cube tray and once frozen fill the feeder. If the cube is too large just chop into a smaller chuck to fill feeder. If you have already introduced solids you can get creative and mix in purees with the breastmilk such as butternut squash or strawberries.
Enjoy!
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How to make Amara organic popsicles to soothe teething pains!
Best Teething Hack
Looking for new ways to help your baby through teething? Try the Moss and Fawn Forage Feeder, it comes in 3 different sizes so it can accommodate every stage of teething. You can start soothing those sore gums even before they are eating solids by filling it with frozen breast milk! We all know the power that comes with breast milk so imagine being able to freeze your breast milk and apply it to your baby's painful and swollen gums while they teethe. Now with the Moss and Fawn Forage Feeder you can! You simply fill the top with frozen breast milk and have your baby safely chew on the feeder which then relives the pain and reduces swelling in their widdle gums. Then use the Forage Feeder to safely introduce solids and fill with fruit or veggies! The Forage Feeder comes with a tiny booklet that is full of ideas to fill your Forage Feeder with at each stage of growth.