Bickiepegs: Natural Teething Biscuits for Babies | Safe and Effective Chew Aid
PURPOSE
Specially designed and shaped, Bickiepegs Resistive teething biscuits assist infants (and parents) through the teething process by addressing four key developmental needs:
- Practising Chewing Skills/Mastication: The hardness and resistive nature of Bickiepegs provide the appropriate surface for chewing exercises that engage orofacial muscles. This is vital to the development of a baby’s jaw bones, muscles, and teeth, which are essential for developing chewing skills and even speech.
- Aiding Overall Oral and Jaw Development: The shape of the biscuit allows the baby to "bite" at both the front (incisors and canines) and back of the mouth to reach the molars, promoting balanced development of the entire oral cavity.
- Transitioning to Solids: Chewing on Bickiepegs helps infants transition from liquids to solid foods by building the necessary oral motor skills for consuming a broader range of textures and consistencies, while providing an early exposure to harder foods.
- Soothing Teething Pain: The hardness of Bickiepegs is also effective in soothing the discomfort associated with teething, providing the firm pressure that can relieve gum soreness. Some professionals believe that chewing on the biscuits before teething can help teeth grow straighter and with better spacing.
SUITABILITY –
The ingredients used make Bickiepegs suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. The biscuits are not designed to be consumed but it is safe to do so. The pack states ‘from 6 months of age’, the age at which most infants start the teething process, but this may vary. This product contains gluten in similar proportions to wholemeal bread.
INGREDIENTS:
Only the finest quality Wheat Flour, Wheatgerm and Water go into Bickiepegs. NO added sugar or salt and NO additives, colourings, GM ingredients or Dairy products are used in the manufacture. Bickiepegs are still hand-made and crafted in a dedicated bakery in Scotland.
Typical analysis/100g: Energy 380kcal, Fat 3.4g, of which Saturates 0.5g, Carbohydrates 66.8g, of which Sugars 2.5g, Protein 16.6g, Salt <0.03g.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Inspect each Bickiepeg before use. Pull and bend the biscuit in all directions. Discard biscuits that are broken or damaged. Do not use if packaging is compromised.
- Thread the ribbon through the hole, then tie a knot to secure the infant’s wrist for chewing. Ribbons can be washed and re-used.
- Let the child hold the biscuit and allow them to put it in their mouth. Or hold the biscuit and gently let the baby bite on it.
- Encourage your baby to bite and chew 3 times on one side of the mouth, then switch to the other side. Always try to place the Bickiepeg to the side of your baby’s mouth, in the premolar area.
- Repeat up to 6 times and no more than 20 minutes per Bickiepeg. Discard Bickiepeg after use.
Safety and Warnings:
- Babies must be supervised by an adult at all times to make sure they do not bite off whole pieces.
- Inspect for damage carefully before each use.
- Do not let the baby bite on the area where the ribbon threads through the hole.
- Do not reuse biscuits.
- Do not use each biscuit for more than 20 minutes.
- Do not dip biscuits in any liquid or sweetener.
- Do not use biscuits beyond the best before end
- Never attach the ribbon around the baby’s neck.
HISTORY
Developed and first produced in 1925 by Dr. Harry Campbell MD FRCP, a leading Harley Street, (London) Paediatrician who published many research papers on infant oral health. In particular, he focused on the mastication and the physiology of the jaw bones, jaw muscles and teeth formation in children. He observed an increase in dental diseases and underdeveloped jaws among the people of UK, which were a result of excessive consumption of processed and soft foods during infancy, leading to inadequate amount of jaw exercises.
He advocated the benefits of infants chewing on hard items, from which he established the Bickiepegs brand, developing the first-ever natural teething biscuits.
QUALITY & DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY
Each Bickiepeg is quality checked no less than four times during production and are packed by hand. Each pack contains instructions and 2x safety ribbons. Our manufacturing facilities are independently audited on an annual basis alongside a rigorous internal quality control programme.
Bickiepegs Teething Biscuits are fit for human consumption and the company operates under the regular supervision of the UK Public Health Authorities. The company complies fully with the United Kingdom Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The company continues to meet the requirements of Regulation EC 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs.
Bickiepegs Biscuits Complies with WHO Codex Standard for processed cereal based foods for infants and young children.
Award Winning Designs.
Credible designs for both Bickiepegs and Doidy ranges secured us multiple awards throughout the years.
Professional Testimonials
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
I fully support and recommend the use of the Doidy cup. As a Nutritionist and specialist in Baby Led Weaning, I am always looking for products that support nutrition and health. The design of the Doidy cup fits this bill perfectly. It supports a baby’s oral development, encourages good motor skills and enables independence. I used the cup with both of my children and highly recommend its use from birth, through the weaning stage and beyond. ”
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