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Debola Segun
what is the age range written on the brush you used? How hard is the brush?
You can use toothbrush as soon as the first tooth is cut. Use just a smear of toothpaste suitable for a one year old. The age range is normally written on the pack of the toothpaste and the brush.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Use age appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste to brush your baby's teeth. Please use just a smear of toothpaste for children under 3 years and pea sized amount for children 3 - 6 years.
You should use toothpaste with just a smear on the toothbrush for infants and pea-size for toddlers. you can use 'milk teeth' toothpaste it readily available the amount of fluoride in it has been constituted specifically for children as fluoride is very important to prevent tooth decay.
You can use toothbrush as soon as the first tooth is cut. Use just a smear of toothpaste suitable for a one year old. The age range is normally written on the pack of the toothpaste and the brush.