Toothpaste for Toddlers

Fun2Dream

Our dentist recommends we get a fluoride-free toothpaste for our DD who is 13 months old.  Is there anything else we should consider when choosing a toothpaste?  I'm looking at the Tom's of Maine fluoride-free strawberry toothpaste, but it has Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in it, and I'm not sure if this is safe or not.  Any other suggestions for swallow-able toothpaste?

MarknCalsMommy

I was surprised to find that the Colgate brand toddler toothpaste seemed pretty benign, at least from my simple knowledge.  No SLS in it, or parabens, I know at least one of those is in the Oragel stuff.

https://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/Kids-Products/Ages-0-2/My-First-Colgate.cvsp

Soyager

Honestly, I wouldn't trust any of the larger manufacturers, but that's me. Here's the Colgate ratings on Cosmetics Database: Link

Search vitacost.com for brands that are organic/chem-free

MarknCalsMommy

Soyager:

Honestly, I wouldn't trust any of the larger manufacturers, but that's me. Here's the Colgate ratings on Cosmetics Database: Link

Search vitacost.com for brands that are organic/chem-free

That specific one wasn't listed.  But I do understand your point.  I was actually shocked when I read the ingredient list, and we were somewhere without many options.  I was relieved that it didn't seem to bad.

I'm in a small town without many choices, so we usually have to go with Tom's or Burt's type products, but I'm disappointed that those aren't rating as well as they "seem" like they should.

Alirebco

We use the Weleda tooth gel and like it. 

HikerBride07

We use Earth's Best (Strawberry/Banana) and DD LOVES it!  We got it at Wegman's.

robinadorno

vitacost is awesome for all that stuff. my 8 mo old has 5 teeth to brush and LOVES nature's gate Anise flavor. it's a mild licorice flavor. My son hates anything tart or tangy.