for example if i asked at what age should my baby start brushing his/her teeth? and i got an answer that said "three months" how do i know it is correct?
2006-06-15 17:03:13 · 21 answers · asked by ferraribluerims 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Ask a pediatrician or do the research yourself
2006-06-15 17:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by cafegrrrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, you'll instinctively know if an answer is reasonably correct or is totally absurd. When an answer is correct, it can be verified by more than one source in most cases. For example, if someone asked me which version of the Bible were the correct version, I would say the Authorized Version, aka the King James Bible. I would also tell them that the other versions are "per-versions" and I could give at least a dozen or so resources to verify. A correct answer can always be verified by multiple sources of data and facts, as opposed to agreed to by any number of opinions.
2006-06-16 00:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Shalom Yerushalayim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people I have asked (moms, in real life) have told me that as soon as babies start getting teeth, you should go through the 'act' of brushing the teeth, even before babies get teeth. Okay, admittedly, mine has two and i haven't been doing it. But not with a toothbrush, or toothpaste. Just a cloth, wiping it over the gums and teeth. Gets them in the habit of brushing so it doesn't alarm them when one day mommy says, okay we're going to stick this prickly stick with some gummy stuff on it and scrub your teeth with it!!
2006-06-16 00:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When baby gets teeth gently clean them with a wash cloth during bath time. As the baby gets more teeth invest in a toothbrush and get baby used to it. Eventually, it will be able to brush it's own teeth.
2006-06-16 00:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by jaemers24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you should look at the answers that look irrational! I started brushing my sons gums with little gums when he was 4 mo's, and my sister started brushing their teeth with a really soft brush as soon as they were coming in about halfway or more! But if your not sure ask your pediatrician!
2006-06-22 15:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to chech out all your answers and hope others are giving you the right info. Don't always belive every thing you read on here because others may be just messing around. After you check all your answers then it will help you if a lot of people answer the same you know it has to be right. Just be carefull. Good luck.
2006-06-16 00:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by ladyjamie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister started to brush my nephew teeth by six months,but actually she was brushing his gums becasue it makes the theeth stronger and healthy and it helped more when he was teething. So it is really up to you when you should start a baby teeth
2006-06-16 00:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by lil ma'ma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, its hard to brush teeth you don't have. So, I think the answer is...start brushing your baby's teeth from the day they come through the gums
ask your dentist. he will tell you, more important than brushing a baby's teeth is giving them flouride religiously.
2006-06-16 00:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Cali_mom_of_4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Start cleaning the baby's mouth as soon as you can and first with your finger to massage the gums to help the teeth emerge and go from there as the child develops.
2006-06-16 00:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, You can brush the little baby teeth that come down tokeep them healthy
2006-06-16 01:48:55 · answer #10 · answered by sleepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry no guarantees-just for record wouldnt be using toothpaste on three month old-talk to doc or dentist about that- way to young -can brush teeth good habit and never to young to start-old hippie here-ps give the kid a hug for me
2006-06-16 00:08:57 · answer #11 · answered by bergice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋