Frozen Fruit Teether Sensory Play

Ripe banana, mango, or strawberry

A mesh feeder or silicone feeder pouch

A high chair

A bib (it gets messy!)

Choose a soft, ripe fruit — banana, mango, and strawberry are all great first options.

Cut the fruit into small chunks and load them into a mesh or silicone feeder.

Freeze the loaded feeder for at least one hour until the fruit is solid.

Seat your baby in a high chair with a bib on and hand them the feeder.

Let your baby mouth, squeeze, and explore the cold fruit at their own pace.

Narrate what's happening: "Cold! Sweet! You're squeezing all the juice out!"

Stay close and enjoy watching your baby's expressions as new flavors and temperatures land.

Always use a mesh or silicone feeder — never give frozen fruit pieces directly to a baby, as they're a choking hazard.

This is especially wonderful during teething. The cold numbs sore gums naturally.

Start with one fruit at a time so you can check for allergies before mixing flavors.

Avocado works too if you want a less sweet option — babies often love the creamy texture when frozen.

Expect a mess. Lay a towel or splat mat under the high chair and embrace the colorful chaos.