Baby Care Advice » Brushing Baby’s Teeth http://birthpolicy.org Fri, 18 May 2012 06:47:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 WHEN DO I START BRUSHING MY BABY’S TEETH AND GUMS? http://birthpolicy.org/1487/when-do-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-and-gums/ http://birthpolicy.org/1487/when-do-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-and-gums/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:20:38 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/1487/when-do-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-and-gums/ Question by ♥ℓøvε♥:
when do i begin brushing my baby’s teeth and gums?
I believe I would begin now since my baby has her 2 bottom teeth..but I want to be sure. Yesterday I purchased some baby oral-b stages tooth and gum cleanser and a baby tooth brush. Please let me know all the info you might have, including how to brush her tiny teeth the right way and how long. My baby is 7 months old.


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Answer by mark
id probably begin at nine months but i just waited till my litlle guy did it on his own. he seen me and his mother do it and he started too but i comprehend that you want to get started early but i would ask your physician or dentist first

Answer by Whurlywheep
As soon as baby has a tooth. Keeping the teeth clean and the gums massaged with a toothbrush gets baby used to the idea and helps the circulation in the gums. You might find baby chews on the brush at first.

Answer by theresad
you could actually have started at like 3 months you can brush the gums before they have teeth it helps to massage them but yes you can begin now

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/1487/when-do-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-and-gums/feed/ 8 HOW OFTEN DO YOU BRUSH YOUR INFANT’S TEETH AND WHAT BRUSH AND PASTE DO YOU USE? http://birthpolicy.org/725/how-often-do-you-brush-your-infants-teeth-and-what-brush-and-paste-do-you-use/ http://birthpolicy.org/725/how-often-do-you-brush-your-infants-teeth-and-what-brush-and-paste-do-you-use/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:41:25 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/725/how-often-do-you-brush-your-infants-teeth-and-what-brush-and-paste-do-you-use/ Question by S.Z.:
How often do you brush your infant’s teeth and what brush and paste do you use?
My 6 month old has 4 teeth and 2 more coming in. They came in when he was 5 months old.

I was brushing his teeth once per day, at night before bed.

I was thinking I need to begin doing it after each bottle or meal.

I was using a finger brush but am now going to have to get a regular brush because he is been trying to bite my finger really hard while I use the finger brush.

How often do you brush your baby’s teeth? How old are they? And what kind of brush and paste do you use?


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Answer by My Perspective…
well, when my stanka was old enough to hold the toothbrush and imitate me I started putting colgate jr on her tooth brush
She always had her own toothbrush though that she could brush at her teeth with while I was doin mine.
She brushes her teeth each day with me now but she is also 17 months now.

I did not begin putting toothpaste on it until she was like a year though

Answer by Greg Macquarie
Every night thoroughly and briefly at midday. I use an infant toothbrush and infant toothpaste. Try Toys ‘R’ Us. They do not only sell toys there.

Answer by Diet C
We have a super-soft bristled toothbrush specifically for infants. It’s tiny and fat so perfect for her to hold, I think it’s made by Colgate.
I run it across her teeth each time I brush mine (so, 2-3 times a day) then I let her chew on it for the 2 minutes or so it takes me to brush my teeth. She adores it because it makes her feel like a part of something and it’s to my advantage since she should grow up knowing it’s normal and I shouldn’t have too many wars over it.
We do not use any toothpaste, just warm water for her. I do not think the use of a toothpaste is really necessary at this point and will not be for a while yet.
She’s 7 1/2 months and has 6 teeth with 2 more on the way.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/725/how-often-do-you-brush-your-infants-teeth-and-what-brush-and-paste-do-you-use/feed/ 6 WHEN DID YOU START BRUSHING YOUR BABY’S TEETH/GUMS? http://birthpolicy.org/703/when-did-you-start-brushing-your-babys-teethgums/ http://birthpolicy.org/703/when-did-you-start-brushing-your-babys-teethgums/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:40:51 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/703/when-did-you-start-brushing-your-babys-teethgums/ Question by Lexi’s mommy is anticipating twins!:
When did you begin brushing your baby’s teeth/gums?
My daughter is a year old and I have been using one of those gum brushes to brush her gums but now she has a tooth and another one coming in. When should I purchase an infant tooth brush?


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Answer by nanaboss
Get her one now, especially since kids learn from their parents and siblings. She develop good habits early if given the chance.

My grandsons all loved to brush their own teeth as babies. The 2 older ones are 4 ^ 6 and they still brush well and regularly.

Answer by Tillie’s mum TTC#2
I started brushing my daughters teeth when her teeth came through just a few months after, and then a few months down the line she got to comprehend what to do and will started with normal infant tooth bush and she is been fine with it.

Answer by *Love my baby girl TTC #2*
I would wipe my daughters gums with a wet cloth since she was a couple of months old. I started using a tooth brush when she got her first tooth, it’s also when I started using toddler toothpaste.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/703/when-did-you-start-brushing-your-babys-teethgums/feed/ 7 HOW OFTEN SHOULD I BE BRUSHING HIS TEETH? http://birthpolicy.org/682/how-often-should-i-be-brushing-his-teeth/ http://birthpolicy.org/682/how-often-should-i-be-brushing-his-teeth/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:40:23 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/682/how-often-should-i-be-brushing-his-teeth/ Question by LittleRaysMama:
How often should I be brushing his teeth?
My son is 8 months old and just cut his 3rd tooth the other day. He is also slicing another one so he will have 4 on the bottom and none on the top! But my question is how many times a day should I be brushing his teeth? I have a tiny infant tooth brush for him and want to get him into a routine now, so it’s hopefully easier when he is older. Should it be the same times as I do? Or do I need to brush them after each meal? What do you do? Thanks, all help is appreciated!


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Answer by naranjas99@sbcglobal.net
once a day will be fine…

Answer by kellyrh804
You can brush your baby’s teeth as often as you would like. My daughter only has two teeth and her physician has told me that it is actually more effective to take a dry or wet cloth and wipe her teeth…opposed to brushing them, at least until she comprehends that she needs to keep her mouth open. It can be hard to actually get them clean.I take a small cloth and wipe her teeth several times a day. The physician has also told me that even if I use a toothbrush, the toothpaste is unnecessary. The toothpaste doesn’t have a chance to clean the teeth before the baby swallows it, so do not use it. I hope this help you! And good luck with your tiny one.

Answer by Kennedy&Jaylen
Just the same as adults should but we do not LOL. After each meal and before bedtime and when we wake up.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/682/how-often-should-i-be-brushing-his-teeth/feed/ 2 WHAT ARE THE MAIN THINGS YOU NEED FOR A NEWBORN? http://birthpolicy.org/620/what-are-the-main-things-you-need-for-a-newborn/ http://birthpolicy.org/620/what-are-the-main-things-you-need-for-a-newborn/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:32:23 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/620/what-are-the-main-things-you-need-for-a-newborn/ Question by vanna:
What are the main things you need for a newborn?
We have the bassinet

Clothes, blankets, hats, socks,

Bottles, diapers, forumla

bouncer , swing

bath tub,playpin

high chair even tho we dont need it right now.

medicine bottles and baby thermometer

lil teeth toys and hair brush and ect..

is there anything we missed that you have to have for it.
oh and we have the automobile seat
and diaper bag anything else we need that i dont have yet?
I PUT THE CAR SEAT UP THERE AND YES ON THE WIPES I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE IM NOT MISSING ANYTHING.THANKS IF U ANSWERED


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Answer by nickole k
i think you are pretty much set.they really do not need much for the first couple of months good luck.

Answer by Nikki G
carseat and stoller

Answer by Ava’s Mommy
Do you have wipes?

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/620/what-are-the-main-things-you-need-for-a-newborn/feed/ 9 BRUSHING INFANT TEETH? http://birthpolicy.org/409/brushing-infant-teeth/ http://birthpolicy.org/409/brushing-infant-teeth/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:49:38 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/409/brushing-infant-teeth/ Question by Carolyn:
Brushing Infant Teeth?
My daughter is 8 months old and just started to cut her first 2 bottom teeth. I can see them coming up. When do you begin brushing teeth? What do you use, soft brush and warm water or do you use toothpaste (for tiny ones of course)


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Answer by eponine1028
You begin brushing as soon as teeth appear. You can use a soft cloth and water, a toothbrush and water, or they make special “infant” finger toothbrushes as well. You do not need to use any kind of toothpaste. Also, you really only “need” to brush once a day–at night is best.

Most pediatric dentists recommend taking your child for their first visit around age 1.

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/409/brushing-infant-teeth/feed/ 5 WHEN DID YOU START BRUSHING BABIES TEETH? http://birthpolicy.org/346/when-did-you-start-brushing-babies-teeth/ http://birthpolicy.org/346/when-did-you-start-brushing-babies-teeth/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:47:58 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/346/when-did-you-start-brushing-babies-teeth/ Question by ♥Umm*Sultan♥:
when did you begin brushing babies teeth?
my son is 10 months nearly and has 4 teeth getting a couple more. I purchased the infant and toddler tooth paste and brush is it to early? when did u begin brushing your tiny ones teeth?


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Answer by Landon & Danica’s Momma
5 months. the day his 1st tooth popped thru

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/346/when-did-you-start-brushing-babies-teeth/feed/ 11 WHEN CAN I START BRUSHING MY BABY’S TEETH WITH A “REAL” TOOTH BRUSH INSTEAD OF A BABY BRUSH? http://birthpolicy.org/253/when-can-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-with-a-real-tooth-brush-instead-of-a-baby-brush/ http://birthpolicy.org/253/when-can-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-with-a-real-tooth-brush-instead-of-a-baby-brush/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:53:41 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/253/when-can-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-with-a-real-tooth-brush-instead-of-a-baby-brush/ Question by ♥Riley’s 11 months old!♥:
When can i begin brushing my baby’s teeth with a “real” tooth brush instead of a baby brush?
You know that ones you put on your finger,he likes that one a lot and adores how baby tooth paste tastes lol he is nearly 8 months (next week) and he has 6 teeth ,Thanks!
Also is it necessary? or can we keep using the baby brush? thanks
Really? flossing? is not he a tiny young for that?


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Answer by M
You could use one now. I purchased my son Sesame Street toothbrushes at that age. We have evolved to an annoying Yo Gabba Gabba singing one. Ugh. At least he likes brushing though, right?

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]]> http://birthpolicy.org/253/when-can-i-start-brushing-my-babys-teeth-with-a-real-tooth-brush-instead-of-a-baby-brush/feed/ 4 IF I SMOKE OUTSIDE AND THEN CHANGE CLOTHES AND BRUSH TEETH, IS MY NEWBORN STILL AT RISK? ? http://birthpolicy.org/72/if-i-smoke-outside-and-then-change-clothes-and-brush-teeth-is-my-newborn-still-at-risk/ http://birthpolicy.org/72/if-i-smoke-outside-and-then-change-clothes-and-brush-teeth-is-my-newborn-still-at-risk/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:35:20 +0000 admin http://birthpolicy.org/72/if-i-smoke-outside-and-then-change-clothes-and-brush-teeth-is-my-newborn-still-at-risk/ Question by lloydyd:
If I smoke outside and then change clothes and brush teeth, is my newborn still at risk? ?
Im a smoker, and a daddy, I have tried to give up several times but I guess I just do not really want to. I have 2 children who are healthy, and we have just had another (2 days ago). If I smoke outside (as I always do) and then change my clothes and brush my teeth is my baby still at risk?


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Answer by ahhhhhhhhh. screw it
Probably not. Changing your clothes and brushing your teeth might be over doing it a bit. Just smoke outside.

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