Kids Boston - January 12, 2009

Gimme Chew

Organic Teething Bonbons

Teething babies will chomp on anything to relieve aching gums: a blanket, a toy, even your breast.

Need an alternative?

Dress Me Up’s organic cotton flannel “bonbons” are filled with antibacterial lamb’s wool — perfect for little chompers to gnaw on. The handcrafted teethers are stitched in different colors, then stuffed and knotted. Just soak the knots in cooled boiled water (leaving the center dry), then place in the freezer.

Baby can hold the middle (which stays warm) and chew on the frozen ends. When it gets dirty, throw it in the washing machine.

Look who’s grinning now.

Available online at fawnandforest.com.

Chew on more great ideas from our other local editions.

GROW
Glorious Garbage Gardens
What: Kids (ages 5-7) start a windowsill garden by recycling seeds, pits, vegetable tops, leaf cuttings, and more.
Why: Can you dig it?
When: Thurs., 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham (508-877-7630 ext. 3303). Registration required.

LEARN
Cloth Diapering
What: Free walk-in workshop in which an expert demonstrates the art of the fabric diaper.
Why: Welcome to the fold.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Crunchy Granola Baby, 72 Washington St., Salem (978-741-0800).

LISTEN
Boston Youth Symphony Concert
What: Music students perform Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro.
Why: It’s a classic.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge (617-496-2222).