Top Ten Chews

Sophia is getting more teeth (the other front tooth and one on the bottom, and there is at least one lingering in the gums). This means that she's chewing on everything! So here is a list of some of Sophia's most favorite chews:

10. SNOW

Not easily found at this time of year, but definately was a tasty treat about two months ago. Good thing about Saskatchewan: snow is plentiful for at least six months of the year.

9. SALINE BOTTLE

Truth is that Sophia likes to chew on any bottle with a squeeze top. The rubber feels good. I just have to make sure that the tops are on nice and tight.

8. CHICKEN LEGS

She turned this little stuffed chicken over and over until she decided on the perfect place to chew --the leg was perfect. By the time she was done with it, it was quite wet. Thanks Uncle Muniz for the great gift to Mommy years ago!

7. SPOONS

As you know from previous blogs one of the most entertaining things about meal time is the "wrestle the spoon away from the baby" portion. Now that she knows which end goes in, she keeps a good and steady grip on the spoon. So, now the mess expands from her face to our hands, wrists and the table. Goody!

6. THE MATTRESS

This is a new one for Sophia. I think she particularly likes the cording that runs along the edge. And the risk factor...

5. ADIDAS RUNNERS

Oooh, tasty laces. Thanks Uncle Todd for the tasty laces...

4. HALEY'S COLLAR

Only when the collar isn't on Haley, do we let her chew it. She particularly enjoys the taste and feel of the metal tags. We're pretty sure that she can't get anything from the Dog. It could be worse, she could be chewing ON Haley!

3. THE MONKEY

Way back in June, when Sophia was born, Uncle Todd sent along a toy monkey. At the time it was far too huge for her to hold on to, but in recent days she has discovered the joy of cuddling with this fuzzy friend. She has also figured out that, like everything else, it fits into her mouth. The funny thing is that she spends a lot of time pulling the fur off the top of it's head with her teeth. Again, I am very glad that she isn't chewing on the dog.

These last two do not have picture proof yet, but I am sure that we'll get some soon...

2. HERSELF
Toes and fingers are the perfect size and shape to place into the mouth in order to help soothe sore gums. In fact, her pointer finger has been the finger of choice these last few days. I guess she has taught herself not to use her teeth on herself as it might lead to more pain. Or maybe she's biting herself to keep from feeling the teething pain...we'll never know.

Drum roll please....

1. MOMMY & DADDY
Sophia knows not to bite herself, but that addage does not extend to Mommy and Daddy. When she bites us, those little sharp teeth are fully exposed. And they HURT! She uses them on: chins, noses, cheeks, arms, fingers, legs, toes and ears. The other day, Sophia made her way down my leg taking little sharp nibbles as she went. You try telling a ten month old that biting isn't good. We say "no biting" and she looks up coyly and smiles. What's a parent to do?