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Follow @_momify @drkrupatewani When to start brushing a baby’s teeth — and how to do it right 1. Before teeth appear (0–6 months) • No brush yet. • After feeds, gently wipe the gums once a day using a clean, damp finger or soft muslin cloth. • This removes milk residue and helps baby get used to oral care. 2. When the first tooth erupts (usually 6–8 months) • This is when brushing must start. • Use a soft baby toothbrush or a silicone finger brush. • Brush twice a day, especially before bedtime. Toothpaste at this stage • Use a smear (rice-grain size) of fluoride toothpaste (≈1000 ppm). • No need to rinse; just wipe excess foam. 3. 1–3 years • Shift fully to a small-headed, soft baby toothbrush. • Continue rice-grain amount of fluoride toothpaste. • Brush twice daily. • Parents must brush — toddlers cannot clean properly on their own. 4. 3–6 years • Increase toothpaste to pea-sized. • Child can try brushing, but parent must finish and supervise. • Teach gentle circular motions; don’t scrub hard. Finger vs toothbrush — when to use what • Finger / cloth: Before teeth erupt, or during painful teething days. • Finger brush: Good transition tool when 1–2 teeth appear. • Toothbrush: Best and necessary once multiple teeth are present. Right brushing technique (simple and safe) • Sit baby on your lap, head supported. • Brush gently in small circles, covering front, back, and gum line. • Total time: about 1 minute in babies, 2 minutes after age 2. Important do’s and don’ts • Do not put baby to bed with milk after teeth appear. • Avoid sweetened pacifiers or honey. • Replace toothbrush every 3 months or after illness. • Teething does not cause cavities — brushing must continue. Bottom line 👉 Start cleaning gums early. 👉 Start brushing the moment the first tooth appears. 👉 Parents brush daily until at least 6 years.

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This post was published on 31st December, 2025 by Affan on his Instagram handle "@_momify (Momify - A complete guide from pregnancy to baby care)". Affan has total 27.5K followers on Instagram and has a total of 311 post.This post has received 28 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Affan gets. Affan receives an average engagement rate of 2.14% per post on Instagram. This post has received 1 comments which are lower than the average comments that Affan gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.