Teeth cleaning?

[Tiger63]

Just wondering how many times a day do you clen your baby's teeth and what do use? Lilly only has two teeth and i was told by the health nurse to just clean them with warm water and soft tooth brush, however some of my friends have been told differently!

[ladybugbob1029]

OK - I went out and got a toddler toothbrush with toddler toothpaste - Orajel brand and Cash LOVED it!!  I couldn't believe it, bc deep down I had been putting it off bc Cash really doesn't like for me to stick anything in his mouth unless its a spoon!  But he loved the feel of the toothbrush on his gums and teeth!  He has eight teeth now, so I figured I better get on it!!  We are only doing it at night right now but i hope to add a morning brushing in once I'm comfortable with how he's doing - reason bc I'm not there in the morning so my MIL will have to do it.

[ArmyPrincess819]

Twice for Jeremy! I use a dab of toothpaste.

[Tiger63]

I got a new toothbrush for Lilly and some baby colgate which i am using just a tiny bit. Sometimes i forget to brush them at night!!! I am really hoping to change her routine so she has her milk before her bath because i always remember when ahe is in the bath and by the time she's out, dressed, hair, story, milk then I sometimes forget. I always remember just as i shut the door! I kicked myself every time LOL

[Tasia32]

I don't brush his teeth as much as I would like, but I plan on doing it 3 times a day and if not three then at least twice.

[jessbbg]

i'll admit it too----we have started, but it's not part of our routine with kendall yet.  but we started because the girl is busting out teeth like it's her job.  she has 8 now and two molars have broken the surface now too.  i think ours is oral b brand.  daddy found it, he got it because she loves apples and cinnamon and that's the flavor, lol.  

we just started doing at night before bed, but we've forgotten a couple of nights.  once she's more accustomed to it we will go to two times a day.

[ladybugbob1029]

I'll be the second to admit it; I NEVER clean Cash's teeth either.  Honestly, I have had every intention of starting it, but just haven't done it.  We are so rushed in the evenings bc I get home late and time is just limited - this is one thing I have let slide.  I do plan on buying a toothbrush and paste - the ones that eternidad mentioned are the ones my pedi recommended - today when I make a drug store run.
I can say that I know we will only be doing it once a day for now - right before bed.

[jenkaye21]

Ok, I'll be the first to admit it; I NEVER clean Cooper's teeth.  Guess I should start, huh?? :\

[eternidad200]

we do it 3 x a day, so he can learn the drill. Soft tooth brush from colgate and tothpaste for babies from colgate too.
Is so cute to see him "brsuhing" his teeth alone now.

[kaprovea]

We only brush Joels teeth right before bed.  We have one of those toothbrushs you put on your finger bc he also only has 2 teeth but he is getting the top two right now.  I think when he gets the next two we will start with a soft tooth brush and water.

[zazou]

Medina has six teeth and another is erupting Finally I saw it today because she was dribbling like crazy. We aim for twice a day, sometimes manage only once. I use Weleda Children's Tooth Gel (I swear by their products esp as Medina has sensitive skin) and it's homeopathic and she loves it. I do a bit and then she does the rest mainly chewing on it.