well my baby is 17 months and i just started brushing her teeth obviously she dosent understand what spit out means so yeah is it bad for her to swallow the toothpaste on the packet it says brush and rinse out so whats your input how did you get your toodlers to spit it out. thanks
2006-12-04 16:02:18 · 11 answers · asked by nomorebabieshaha 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
thanks every one i do use toddler toothpaste the oral b one but packet stilll says to spit it out.
2006-12-04 18:46:22 · update #1
You can use specialized toddler toothpaste, such as Little Bear toothpaste made by Oragel. It is safe for toddlers to swallow in the small amounts you need to use. You shouldn't use adult toothpastes for your child... they can contain too much flouride in them, and make your child sick.
2006-12-04 16:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely want to train her out of this habit, but I don't think there will be any harm from it.
Toothpaste is made of ingredients that are safe for human consumption. What she is brushing off her teeth is probably not harmful either, though it may seem a little bit gross.
Keep on working with her. She isn't the first person to have swallowed toothpaste.
2006-12-05 00:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oral-B makes training toothpaste for toddlers. It is safe to swallow. Also, at that young of an age, they should not be using fluoride! It can be very dangerous for them.
Check with your child's doctor and they can explain in detail why not to use fluoride on a toddler.
2006-12-05 00:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by chicagokat72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be dangerous in large amounts. To be safe, I'd switch to a toddler toothpaste (flouride free) until she understands to spit it out. My son is 15 months and loooooooves the fruity flavors that they come in!
2006-12-05 00:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make toddler toothpaste that is safe for them to swallow. Oral B makes it.
2006-12-05 00:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well thats why they say only a pea sized amount on children.. You can find some of those mild childrens toothpaste that isnt so harsh if they do swallow..
just make a game out of it.. You brush along side your baby and you spit, he/she will spit.. laugh about it.. Then you'll probably have a kid who does nothing but spit to get a laugh out of you... looooooooooooool
2006-12-05 00:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mintee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes if he is using regualr fluride toothpaste... try using a no floride like oral b baby or the one with little bear on the box.
2006-12-05 00:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is special toddler toothpaste that does not contain floride. It is not good for her ot get too much floride so yes, swallowing toothpaste is not good.
2006-12-05 00:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Moosha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes don't let her swallow it .its not good for her to get to much....my doctor says just using plain old water on the brush is good............but in honesty you should have been brushing way before this........all helps....
2006-12-05 16:54:08 · answer #9 · answered by Twiggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little bit is ok and won't hurt them, but it can be poisonous in large quantities. Just enough to cover the toothbrush with should be fine.
2006-12-05 00:06:25 · answer #10 · answered by mac15 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋