HABIT
Helping every child to grow up free from tooth decay by supporting healthy habits for life
Brushing your baby’s teeth is one of the best habits a parent, or career, can create for their child. Toothbrushing provides a lifetime of protection and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Many parents have told us that brushing their child’s teeth and limiting sugary foods and drinks are challenging everyday activities.
All infants are seen health visitors at 9-12 months old and parents strongly value their advice. The HABIT resources support oral health conversations between health visitors and parents and help to establish and sustain good everyday habits.
Please click on the video resources below...
FURTHER INFORMATION
Take your baby to a dentist
by the age of one. They will
provide further support
and advice. Its free for all
children under 18 years
and for women who are
pregnant or have had a baby
in the previous 12 months.
Snacks healthier for baby's teeth
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Milk and water
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Toast with butter, plain bread sticks, cucumber sticks, partly cooked carrot sticks, boiled sweet potato chunks, broccoli and other vegetables, plain rice cakes (with mashed avocado), and banana