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The best buys for looking after your baby's teeth
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We all know it’s important to look after your baby’s teeth and gums from day one.
From helping them cope with painful teething, to teaching them how to use a toothbrush independently, there's a myriad of dental and healthcare products to lend a helping hand.
And, don’t worry if you get a bit of resistance to begin with either, the important thing is to get your baby or toddler used to brushing as part of their daily routine.
You can help by letting them see you clean your own teeth, too. If your child needs to use a soother, make sure it’s an orthodontic one that won’t affect their growing teeth.
1. 3-Stage Baby Gum & Tooth Care brushes
*Stage 1 brush : gently massages sore and tender gums
*Stage 2 brush: great for cleaning and massaging cavities, gums, tooth rim and baby teeth
*Stage 3 brush: ensures great oral hygiene for developing teeth
A three-part set that helps you to clean your baby's teeth and gums as they grow, with soft and supportive handles that they can eventually learn to hold themselves.
The compact design is ideal for little hands and teeth, plus you can monitor their oral health through each stage of tooth development.
2. Sonic Electric Toothbrush
*Most suitable for little ones from six months up to four years old
*Has a soft and comfortable bristle head which is delicate but effective
*Just needs one AAA battery to work
Mini-sized sonic toothbrush available in pink or blue, just the right size for smaller toddler hands, with a two-minute timer to let you know when they've brushed for long enough.
The micro vibration frequency is 16000 times per minute, and the brush head is designed for small and narrow teeth. Great for encouraging kids to use an electric toothbrush from a young age.
3. Kids Maximum Cavity Protection
*Special toothpaste for children with a mild but minty taste
*Directly fights sugar acids in plaque and neutralises them
*Offers superior protection against cavities for children's teeth
This mint-flavoured toothpaste has patented Sugar Acid Neutraliser™ to help fight fillings and also has fluoride and calcium, so it strengthens and restores the enamel to help prevent cavity formation.
This toothpaste is suitable for children over the age of six years, and only a pea-sized amount is needed per brush.
4. Original Teether
*Cute teething toy that's become a classic
*Stimulates the senses and soothes the pain of teething
*Made from flexible, renewable, natural materials and non-toxic food grade paint
Sophie is a popular first friend for babies, and this soft teether comes in its own gift box. Made from soft and bendy rubber, it’s great for soothing sore gums and is very safe for squeezing and chewing!
She's made from 100% natural rubber and food-grade paint that isn't toxic to babies, so parents can rest easy in the knowledge that their little one will be safe, however hard they chew.
5. MAM Perfect Soother (two-pack)
*MAM soother for little ones over the age of six months
*Box can be used as steriliser and travel case
*Anti-slip surface which stays put in baby's mouth
This orthodontic soother comes packed in a sterilisable travel case and has a curved shield with air holes to help prevent irritated skin. It's designed to provide maximum comfort for your baby, as well as being great for oral health and is also approved by dentists. The special design has a super flexible teat neck which helps to reduce the risk of misaligned teeth. It's available in sizes and shapes to fit babies at every stage of their development.
6. Dental Wipes, £5.35
*28 sachets per box
*Sachets can be cooled in the fridge to ease inflamed gums
*Made with xylitol which is good for oral health, and fluoride and paraben-free
Individually-wrapped wipes that can be used to clean your young baby's teeth and gums in the early months. These sachets can be cooled in the fridge to help soothe painful gums during teething.
They're great for little ones who are struggling with painful gums, and are completely sterile for your peace of mind, but don't contain any harsh chemicals which could harm your little one.
7. Multi-Mam BabyDent
*Pleasant taste, sugar-free; doesn’t affect the teeth
*Contains no harsh chemicals or anaesthetic drugs
*Gel developed just for teething babies
Sugar-free teething gel that helps soothe sore gums and emerging teeth and contains no harsh chemicals or other nasties. It's natural, safe and harmless if swallowed, so you don't have to worry about your little one accidentally consuming it after you put it on their gums. The gel forms a soft bio-active layer over the gums, which soothes and relieves discomfort, reduces swelling, and protects against friction.
8. Teetha Teething Granules
*Ready-dosed sachets which help with teething pain
*Great for calming down your baby if their gums are inflamed
*Contains the gentle but effective active ingredient 6c Chamomilla
These granules are an easy-to-use homeopathic remedy for the symptoms of teething, each pack contains around twenty four doses.
They're simple to administer and contain the active ingredient 6c Chamomilla which is gentle and safe for babies, yet also soothes sore and painful gums. One sachet can be used every two hours, with a maximum of six within a 24 hour period.
9. Smile Crocodile Smile
*Book by award-winning animator, An Vrombaut, creator of the 64 Zoo Lane television and book series
*Persuades little ones to brush their teeth and make it a fun activity
*Funny and entertaining tale that little ones will love
A fun and colourful story that might help persuade your toddler to enjoy their tooth brushing more! The endearing illustrations and characters portray different animals brushing their teeth, but the poor Crocodile has so many teeth that it's taking him forever to brush them all!
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