In the developing months your baby will get his or hers first teeth, you need to buy a new piece of equipment a tiny toothbrush is a must. You can instill healthy oral hygiene early by making tooth-brushing time good fun.

You can find special low-fluoride toothpaste and soft toothbrushes for babies. Their teeth and gums are more sensitive than ours so be careful when buying. You need only a pea-size dot of paste at the moment, if for nothing else than it provides a bit of taste for baby to think about while you brush his gnashers.

Brushing teeth with the little one is another of those special moments. If you have busy days, you can integrate brushing teeth into your baby’s bedtime routine.

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