When to start brushing babies teeth

[tgm1974]

Im sorry if I sound really strange asking this but what age would you buy a baby a tooth brush!!! My son is nearly 7 months and has had 2 teeth for the past 6 weeks. Just wondering if I should have him something now to at least play with before trying to attempt brushing them!!

Cheers

[Psychick]

It wouldnt do any harm to start gentle brushing with a baby toothbrush now. At 7 months Im assuming he is on solids so there is a very small content of sugar in his diet now. Also the earlier the better I think as it gets them used to brushing, trust me, later he will be fighting not to have his teeth brushed lol

My nephew had a special teething toothbrush. One end was a soft brush and the other end had a teething bit.

[ccfluff]

You can get babies toothbrushes and toothpaste from Boots, when my son first got his teeth, i got 2 toothbrushes, one for him to hold whilst i brushed his teeth with the other. Also, if you can, let him watch you brushing your teeth, this will get him used to the brush and the whole concept of brushing your teeth. Make sure you make it fun, try rubbng his teeth with the toothpaste first, this will get him used to the taste.

[naflharrison]

hi check out toys r us. they do a baby gum massager which you slip over your finger and has rubber nubby bits on the end, its perfect for brushing their teeth with a tiny bit of toothpaste on and even better to massage those gums for more teeth coming. its clear rubber and cheap as chips and gets them used to having it done at an early age

[ethanryan]

i started brushing my boys when they got there first teeth through, i would brush them gently. we had 2 brushes one that i used to brush there teeth and the other for them just to chew and play with, to get used to the feel of it.

[tgm1974]

Thanks everyone - really good ideas there. Thought I was being a stupid first time Mum asking that question.

Jen xxx

[Cockney_si]

Ive asked sillier questions and Im a 2nd time mum lol

[Psychick]

^^^ He's not a 2nd time mum, I am lol I didnt realise he had left his username logged in lol

[dinapatel22]

right away. oragel makes a gum and tooth cleaner, so you essenially start before the teeth come in. But i say, when they start eating solids, start brushing.

There is a little finger attachment you use instead of a brush too.