10.24.2008

Dealing with teething...

It's no secret that since the day Ashton was born he has wanted something in his mouth every waking moment. He usually prefers food but he'll bite whatever is within reach. A few weeks ago he started gnawing on his crib. I'd go to get him out and he would have splinters in his mouth- it was really sad and funny. We bought the little $8 gummy rail thinking our problems were solved. Wrong.We underestimated him. That very day he pulled it right off and started biting that same spot again. I'm so glad we only got a WalMart crib. The crazy thing is there aren't bite marks anywhere else on his crib. It's like he has marked his territory and only likes that one corner.


Because of the lighting you can't tell just how deep into the wood he has gotten. He has made some good sized little grooves. So we superglued the gummy rail on... we'll let you know if that withstands the wrath of this little man's teeth.

5 comments:

Emily Malinka said...

He is going to be an amazing athlete or something once he channels all that inner aggression to something other than the crib... and our babies! Just Kidding!

The Roberts Rollercoaster RIde said...

Well...as long as it's not lead paint! HA!! ;)

Katie said...

OH man I should've given you our miniature rocking chair I used to have, with chew marks on the top, Ashton could've chewed it up some more.

Kara said...

Ya let's hope there isn't lead paint in that Walmart crib. (gulp) I have a sister that was like that, and she still chews on stuff. So good luck!

Bree said...

haha! That is so cute. I was the same way and now I constantly have a piece of gum in my mouth....so wait a few more years and Trident will do the trick!