Brush Teeth Baby First

For some babies a little distraction is all it takes to make tooth brushing palatable.
Brush teeth baby first. Wet a soft sided natural fiber toothbrush with a little bit of water. Get a soft moistened washcloth or piece of gauze. Gently brush all sides of teeth front back and sides. Gently wipe down your baby s gums at least twice a day.
It s too soon for that. Carefully massage gums around teeth with the toothbrush or a damp cloth. Especially wipe your baby s gums after feedings and before bedtime. Brushing your baby s teeth should begin at the gums.
Wiping the gums of the currently erupting baby teeth is enough to disturb the most stubborn plaque. Infant s teeth do not need a toothbrush. Subscribe to the babyfirsttv youtube channel for more videos. Here s what to try if tooth brushing time becomes a struggle.
You can begin brushing your baby s gums with just a washcloth and some water or a finger brush and some water. Baby s gums are sensitive even when she s not teething so if she really doesn t seem to like the brush try. Simply wipe them with a wet washcloth or moistened gauze. Http bit ly babyfirsttvsubscribe for fun nursery rhymes click here.
No toothpaste is necessary or recommended until age 2.