Ready for Baby's First Tooth
Caring for Gums
Baby’s First Tooth
When you see your baby’s first tooth, you can upgrade to a baby toothbrush. When shopping for a baby toothbrush you will notice two options: a long-handled toothbrush that you and your baby can hold together and a finger-brush that fits over your pointer finger. Both options have a few soft bristles.
At this stage of the teething process, water on the brush will work just fine. Don’t give up if you little one doesn’t react well to the introduction of a toothbrush. Revert back to the washcloth for a few months and then try the toothbrush again. While going through the teething process your baby will want to chew on everything, a baby toothbrush with a teether might become a favorite toy.