What toothbrush should a one and a half year old baby use

Mothers who have taken care of children know that babies grow very fast, especially in the first year. You can see the difference just by watching them. With the increase of complementary food, you can also see that the baby's teeth are slowly growing out one by one. Of course, some babies have early teething and some have late teething. This is normal and there is no need to worry. However, no matter how early or late the teeth come out, oral hygiene should be paid attention to. So how should a one-and-a-half-year-old baby clean his mouth and what toothbrush should he use?

One-year-old babies can generally use a fingertip toothbrush to brush their teeth. According to experts, children under the age of 2 cannot clean their own mouths independently. After breastfeeding or before going to bed, parents should use clean gauze or a fingertip toothbrush dipped in clean water or water mixed with children's toothpaste to scrub their children's gums and tongue coating. For children over 2 years old who can brush their teeth by themselves, parents should supervise them to brush their teeth in the morning and evening, rinse their mouths after meals, and develop good oral hygiene habits.

Dentists generally recommend that children start brushing their teeth at age 2. It is best not to use toothpaste at the beginning. You can use salt water first to let your child get used to it. In addition, teach your children not to swallow the salt water used for brushing their teeth, and cultivate the habit of spitting out the water used for brushing their teeth.

How to choose a baby toothbrush?

1. The bristles should be soft and the brush head should be small so that it is easier to reach all the baby's teeth, including the innermost teeth.

2. The brush surface is flat and the top of the bristles are round so as not to scratch the baby's gums.

3. Adult toothbrushes are not suitable for young children because the brush head is too large and uncomfortable for babies to use. The bristles may also be too hard and will wear out the baby's teeth and gums.

4. Choose a toothbrush with a harder handle to maximize muscle motor skills.

5. Place the toothbrush vertically and keep it dry. Make sure the bristles of each toothbrush do not touch each other to prevent bacteria from being transferred from one toothbrush to another.

6. When the toothbrush becomes worn, for example, when the bristles become scattered, it is time to replace the toothbrush.

7. In any case, you should replace your toothbrush at least every 4 months, and be sure to replace your toothbrush after you are sick, because the old toothbrush may contain bacteria.