What to Look for in a Toothpaste for Kids

Babies and young children need to develop healthy teeth and gums so that they can talk and eat properly. The most important thing you can do is help them get into the habit of brushing their own teeth twice a day. You can do this by helping them brush their teeth, or you can add some fun and let them watch you brush your own!

Babies

So they can get used to the sensation, it’s wise to get in the habit of brushing your baby’s gums, even before their first tooth comes through. Some babies may not enjoy having their teeth brushed at first, so you may have to keep trying or make it into a game.

As you would yourself, gently brush your baby’s gums and teeth twice a day using a small amount of mild toothpaste. Sit your baby on your knee and brush their teeth in gentle circular motions, covering all areas. Once you have finished brushing help them to spit the toothpaste out. This can be a problem at first, which is why our fluoride free Sensiteeth First Toothpaste is safe to ingest, and formulated to protect first teeth from cavities and germs.

Children

Brush your children’s teeth for two minutes every morning and evening. Start by brushing their teeth for them, before helping them to do it themselves under your supervision.

As your children age, you can slowly increase the amount of fluoride in their toothpaste. Fluoride is an amazing natural mineral that reverses and prevents tooth decay. Our children’s toothpastes contain varying levels of fluoride so you can provide their teeth with increasing protection as they grow up. They have also been formulated to protect tooth enamel and have an antibacterial action. Our children’s toothpastes come in delicious fruit flavours, to help make brushing their teeth far more enjoyable.

Watching your children grow is exciting, scary and wonderful, and all our products have been formulated to include safe and effective pharmaceutical materials that gently care for – and nourish – delicate skin. We’re with you every step of the way.