The appearance of the baby's first teeth is a real joy for parents. But not every mother knows that even the very first teeth of a child must be cleaned. And even more so, few of the parents imagine how the process of brushing their teeth. still a tiny toddler, is happening. After all, the baby does not know how to properly handle a toothbrush, or rinse his mouth, or spit out water. In fact, brushing teeth for children under one year old is not so difficult. Although, this process is somewhat different from brushing the teeth of older children.
Instructions
Step 1
The very process of brushing teeth for children under one year old consists in wiping the entire oral cavity of the baby with a sterile napkin or gauze dipped in warm boiled water. An adult should wrap gauze or a napkin on his index finger and gently clean the toddler's areas behind the cheeks, tongue, gums and, of course, the first teeth.
Step 2
Children under one year old can also brush their teeth with a special silicone brush with pimples or soft bristles, which is worn on the parent's finger. Such a children's oral hygiene device is on the shelves of most modern pharmacies and specialty children's stores.
Step 3
You can brush your child's teeth up to one year old not only with warm boiled water, but also with a decoction of chamomile. This herb is able to perfectly rid the baby's oral cavity of harmful bacteria.
Step 4
From early childhood, even before the child's first tooth appears, mom and dad should take it with them to the bathroom so that the baby watches the process of brushing their teeth.
Step 5
Parents should make it interesting for their child to brush their teeth. This daily routine should be turned into a real game. Brushing your teeth can be accompanied by antics in front of a mirror, fun with your favorite rattle, funny songs and rhymes.
Step 6
A child under one year old should brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day: in the morning, immediately after waking up, and in the evening, before bedtime.
