New Uses for a Rubber Spatula

Little did they know when pampered chef was inventing these expensive little cant-cook-without gadgets and other kitchen must-have's that they were inventing multi purpose items. Not only are these rubber spatulas (or rubber scrapers as a good friend calls them) used for scraping the rest of the brownie batter out of the bowl....but are also wonderful for teething babies.

Annaka was having quite a rough day/evening after cutting her third tooth. She just wanted Mama to hold her...so as I was blanching the broccoli for dinner... I handed her the rubber spatula thinking it would buy me some time to finish dinner. Little did I know it would be Annaka's new favorite toy and that she would gnaw on it while I finished making dinner AND while we ate dinner! She would bite on one end, pull it out of her mouth to inspect it, turn it around and bite on the other end. So my recommendation for my many friends who have had babies this past year...........no need for expensive 'teether' toys and such just give 'em a rubber spatula to chew on! Tylenol, Orajel, and teether toys did not work today...just the rubber spatula:)



P.S. Ku won again today. Annaka is their #1 fan:) She likes watching sports until people shout at the TV....then she cries. At least she looks cute during the games:)