Toothpaste?

PenWedding

Hope this isn't the dumb question of the day, but when LO was an infant pedi said to use a toothbrush without toothpaste or just a wet rag to wipe down teeth each day. At what age can you start incorporating toothpaste?

mylittlesunshine

Not a dumb question at all. For DD we use Colgate baby toothpaste. It is recommended for children 0-2 and is fluoride free. Another bonus is that it is safe if they swallow (small amounts of course). They say to just use a pea size amount. I think we started using toothpaste around 15 months and she loves it!

rosiemomma

I started around 18 months, mainly waited so she could know how to spit, she still swallows a  tiny bit and I use a tiny amount (smaller than a pea).

WhitePicketFence

We started around 12 months brushing with Orajel Toddler toothpaste. It's fluoride free so it doesn't matter if she swallows it or not.

soldiersgirl78

I used a wet washcloth in the bath until about a month ago.  Then I got the Orajel berry flavored flouride-free kit (came with a toothbrush) and he seems to being doing well with it.

ruthie oct3

We use an orajel toddler toothpaste that is flouride free.

PenWedding

Thanks to everyone who responded. DS is 14 months so it sounds like it could be time to start. Will give it a shot!

Kingston54

They make toddler toothpaste.  We have some.  Once a day I'll put a little toothpaste on his brush and let him brush himself.  Just to get in the practice.  Then I wipe the teeth down with a wet washcloth.

haloheathr

My pedi said toothpaste wasn't necessary so we haven't been using it yet. There's no harm though as long as it's fluoride free. I might start trying it soon if DS keeps refusing to let me brush!