Baby First Teeth Care

Care for baby teeth while you should be wiping your baby s gums even before they get their first tooth you can start to brush their teeth with a smear of fluoride toothpaste once the teeth erupt.

Baby first teeth care.

Most babies will develop teeth between 6 and 12 months. 7 facts parents should know 1. Don t leave your infant. Instead take these steps.

Offer cold foods if your. Give your child something to chew on like a firm rubber teething ring or a cold washcloth that you ve chilled in the. Use a clean damp washcloth a gauze pad or a finger brush to gently wipe clean the first teeth and the front of the tongue after meals and at bedtime. Tooth brushing can begin as soon as baby s first tooth pokes through the gums.

How can i help my teething baby feel better. Putting baby to bed with a bottle of milk or worse juice is notorious for causing cavities. You can also rub your clean finger gently but firmly over your baby s sore gums to ease the pain temporarily. Get a soft moistened washcloth or piece of gauze.

There is a wide range of variability of when a first tooth. Fluoride should be added to your child s diet at 6 months of age. Gently wipe down your baby s gums at least twice a day.