You should use a fluoride toothpaste containing at least 1000 ppm fluoride (check the tube). A family toothpaste containing 1350ppm and 1500ppm is also okay. Only use a smear of toothpaste and treat toothpaste like any other medicine by keeping it out of reach of children.
Babies should not lick or eat toothpaste even though they may want to.
We know brushing your baby’s teeth can be hard and there will be good days and bad days, that’s all part of growing up. Here are some tips that might help with toothbrushing: - Give your baby t
To check the sugar and salt content of your baby’s food and drink, look on the back of the packet or you can use the NHS Food Scanner app to scan the barcode.