Brushing your baby's teeth
04. 05. 2026
Brushing your baby's teeth is a ritual that should be established as soon as their first baby teeth appear. But it's not always easy to get a toothbrush and toothpaste into their little mouths... Questions you may ask yourself include: which products should you use and which should you avoid? At what age can you start brushing their teeth? And how should you do it? We've put together some tips to help you introduce your little ones to oral hygiene as early as possible !
WHAT PRODUCTS SHOULD YOU USE ?
It goes without saying that brushing techniques differ depending on age... but there is one golden rule to follow: use a toothbrush and toothpaste that are suitable for your child's age ! For toothbrushes: Say goodbye to plastic toothbrushes and choose a 100% recyclable bamboo toothbrush instead. It reduces waste and ensures impeccable dental hygiene! It is ideal for young children's fragile teeth. Effective and ergonomic, it cleans the mouth thoroughly while protecting tooth enamel. For toothpaste: We recommend water, then once your child is able to handle their toothbrush and brush on their own: our 1st Toothpaste. A healthy, natural, and delicious solution with organic strawberry extracts (rich in vitamin C and flavonoids for tonic properties, and a taste that children will love). A pure and gentle formula enriched with organic green tea and chamomile to avoid irritating your little one's sensitive gums. To measure out the toothpaste: We recommend using an amount equivalent to a pea.
WHICH PRODUCTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS ?
Toothpastes sold in pharmacies contain many highly controversial endocrine disruptors, even in “children's” formulas! You may have heard of titanium dioxide and triclosan, but what exactly are they?
Triclosan is an antibacterial agent suspected of being an endocrine disruptor. Its presence in toothpaste is dangerous because it can pass through the skin barrier and enter the body, with all the consequences that this entails...
Titanium dioxide is a colorant, so it serves NO purpose, and what's more, it was classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2006.
Sorbitol is a useless sweetener that also has proven laxative effects, especially in children.
Then there is fluoride: Fluoride is an important active ingredient for oral hygiene, BUT the problem with fluoride toothpaste for young children is that they do not know how to spit properly and may swallow the toothpaste and suffer from fluoride overdose. This can then cause stains on the tooth enamel. So our advice is that until your child knows how to spit properly, don't use fluoride.
THE RIGHT THINGS TO DO ?
When should you start brushing your child's teeth? There's a right way to brush for every age!
You can start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as their first baby teeth appear, which is usually around 6 to 10 months.
But what are baby teeth? We all know the story of the tooth fairy who leaves a little coin under the pillow. Generally, baby teeth are named after their color and the fact that children mainly feed on milk. They are all in place by the time your child reaches the age of about 3. Their mission (which they always accept) is to prepare a suitable place for the permanent teeth. And even though they are temporary, it is important to take care of them, as they are not immune to cavities and other infections. Brushing teeth should therefore begin as soon as the first teeth appear, using a suitable toothpaste. Once your baby's teeth have fully emerged, regular brushing is important to prevent plaque buildup.
How can you brush your child's teeth effectively? Here are a few tips to make sure everything goes smoothly:
1.Get a bath cape to protect against splashes, and prepare a cup, toothbrush, and toothpaste.
2.Sit your child comfortably in front of the sink, ideally on a booster seat, and start brushing their teeth to make sure they get the minimum amount of cleaning done.
3.Let them grab the toothbrush and (try to) brush their teeth themselves. OK... there may be toothpaste everywhere at first, but your child will be very happy to have this little moment of independence... and to be allowed to get messy without feeling self-conscious!
Your child may not be able to rinse their mouth effectively until they are 4-5 years old... So be patient, and continue to explain the process to them every time you brush their teeth!
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THEY BRUSH ?
It is recommended to brush teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and evening after each meal, for two or three minutes using circular movements, but there is no reason not to brush after lunch as well. To sum up, when it comes to brushing your baby's teeth, the main goal is to make it a ritual, so that the habit is well established when your child becomes more independent.