Brush Teeth Baby First

Simply wipe them with a wet washcloth or moistened gauze.

Brush teeth baby first.

You can begin brushing your baby s gums with just a washcloth and some water or a finger brush and some water. Instead take these steps. Subscribe to the babyfirsttv youtube channel for more videos. Before your child has teeth.

Here s what to try if tooth brushing time becomes a struggle. Baby s gums are sensitive even when she s not teething so if she really doesn t seem to like the brush try. For some babies a little distraction is all it takes to make tooth brushing palatable. Wiping the gums of the currently erupting baby teeth is enough to disturb the most stubborn plaque.

Get a soft moistened washcloth or piece of gauze. Gently wipe down your baby s gums at least twice a day. Gently brush all sides of teeth front back and sides. Carefully massage gums around teeth with the toothbrush or a damp cloth.

Brushing your baby s teeth should begin at the gums. Infant s teeth do not need a toothbrush. Wet a soft sided natural fiber toothbrush with a little bit of water. It s too soon for that.

No toothpaste is necessary or recommended until age 2.