Get a soft moistened washcloth or piece of gauze.
Brush teeth baby first.
Wet a soft sided natural fiber toothbrush with a little bit of water.
Especially wipe your baby s gums after feedings and before bedtime.
Infant s teeth do not need a toothbrush.
Before your child has teeth.
Instead take these steps.
No toothpaste is necessary or recommended until age 2.
Here s what to try if tooth brushing time becomes a struggle.
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.
Gently wipe down your baby s gums at least twice a day.
Gently wipe all around the gums and make sure to get.
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Baby s gums are sensitive even when she s not teething so if she really doesn t seem to like the brush try.
You can begin brushing your baby s gums with just a washcloth and some water or a finger brush and some water.
Carefully massage gums around teeth with the toothbrush or a damp cloth.
For some babies a little distraction is all it takes to make tooth brushing palatable.