Teeth/mouth cleaning

NenaMarie84 · April 2014

I guess it's not really teeth brushing at this point but do any of you clean the inside of your lo's mouth? If so, what do you use? I've read some sites say you should from the get go and others say it's not necessary until 3-4 months old. Just curious of thoughts or opinions.

amt0312 · April 2014

We have the little rubber "tooth" thing that goes on your finger tip to clean her mouth. Not using the gel as of yet, but it came with it.

joshsmandy · April 2014

We also use the rubber tooth / mouth cleaner she thinks its a game lol

Rebis58 · April 2014

We use a wash cloth and water every night at bath time, and have since a week or so old. We just rub it along her tongue and gums.

brittanydec2012 · April 2014

rgoblue said:
Yes we wipe with a washcloth every bath. We just use water.

This exactly. My BIL is a dentist and SIL a hygienist and they recommend doing it as early as possible so that LO is used to you having your finger in their mouth so it makes brushing less of a struggle later on. We have been doing it since he was about 3 weeks old and he loves it. Opens his mouth right open and smiles as if he really enjoys it. I am hop big brushing his teeth will be just as enjoyable for him so it's not such a chore!

MiaMyPuggle · April 2014

I use gauze and warm water...I go over her gums..front and back and her tongue...she gags every time.

firsttimemom143 · April 2014

I just bought these grape-flavored mouth wipes lol. I could totally just use water and a washcloth but I was curious. She likes them but think once they are done I will use the finger-toothbrush thing or a washcloth.