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Tips for parents of newborn babies: Parents are always worried about their little child. Sometimes they have questions about their child's food and sometimes they search various things on the internet regarding their cleanliness etc. And one question is also about toothpaste for a small innocent child. The child's parents want to know at what age they should start using toothpaste for their child, so that there is no harm to his teeth? Let us solve this question for you.
What is the right age to use toothpaste?
As soon as the child's teeth start coming out, parents start looking for toothpaste for him. So the question is at what age should toothpaste be given to the child. According to doctors, when the child is eight to twelve months old, he starts understanding things by looking at you. Along with this, his teeth also start coming. Therefore, you can start using a toothbrush, but not toothpaste, until the child is 18 months old. Due to this, the small child can neither spit nor swallow the toothpaste. Which is not right.
How much toothpaste should a child be given?
When a child is given toothpaste, initially the child likes its taste very much, so he tries to take more toothpaste. In such a situation, the amount of toothpaste for a child should not be more than a pea. Till the child is four years old, toothpaste should be used in the amount equal to a pea.
keep these things in mind
When the child starts brushing with toothpaste, special care should be taken. Keep one thing in mind that the child should not swallow the toothpaste while brushing. Apart from this, teach the child the technique of brushing. Make the child a habit of cleaning teeth at least twice a day. And make sure, if the child refuses to brush twice, then bring him a brush of his choice. Apart from this, you can also use flavored toothpaste, but keep in mind that it should have the right amount of fluoride.
What type of toothbrush should a child have?
If the child is less than three years old, he should be given a finger slip toothbrush. Try holding this type of toothbrush on your little finger. Try it. If it fits comfortably, then this brush will be suitable for the child. Always keep in mind that toothbrush should not be used at all until the child's teeth come out.