Oh, the terrors of teething. Soothe their discomfort by baking biscuits they can mouth off about.

Teething Biscuits
Makes about a dozen

Ingredients
½ c. oil
2 egg yolks
2 mashed bananas
½ c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. flax seed meal (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325º.

2. In a large bowl, combine oil, egg yolks, and bananas.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients.

4. Add to banana mixture. (If batter is too dry, add water by the teaspoon until it’s easy to work with.)

5. Divide dough and form by hand into two-inch-long pieces.

6. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

7. Lower temperature to 150º and bake for an additional 45 minutes.

Now there’s something they can sink their teeth into.

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SAVE
First Tooth Box
What: Protect what’s been lost with a hand-painted porcelain keepsake box.
Why: Make way for molars.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: A Mano, 1677 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Reservoir Rd. (202-298-7200); online at amano.bz.

WEAR
Teething Bling
What: Adorn yourself with baby-friendly jewelry designed by Maryland moms.
Why: And you thought we meant grillz.
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Wiggle Room, 4914 Del Ray Ave., Bethesda (301-656-5995).

PRACTICE
Early Dental Care
What: Professionals recommend cleaning little choppers as soon as they’re cut and visiting a dentist before baby’s first birthday.
Why: Cleanliness is next to godliness.
When: Brush as soon as teeth appear; make a dental appointment by 1 year old.
Where: A dentist’s office near you.