Cute as a button, but I am starting to notice a 'smell'. She's too young to use flouride toothpaste. Any help would be great!
2006-12-29 14:14:28 · 9 answers · asked by Clueless Mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it is most likely not from her teeth. take her to the pediatrician. she probably has allergies - post nasal drip, or her throat may be infected. i would definitley get it checked out.
good luck. SD
2006-12-29 14:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by SD 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can brush her teeth with a toddler toothpaste that does not contain flouride and it is available at drugstores. Be sure to brush her tongue and gums as well but you should also have her checked by a Dr. as bad breath can also be an indication of a throat / ear infection... or lastly are you noticing this smell when your daughter has an empty stomach?? Could just be hungry and that is when you are noticing the smell.
2006-12-29 14:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by Newt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerber makes an infant toothpaste without flouride and it comes with a soft rubber like brush that fits on your finger for you to brush the baby's teeth and gums. They recomend doing this even if your baby does not have teeth yet. It is good for the baby's gums and can feel good to a baby that is teething. The toothpaste is consumable so it is ok for baby to swallow.
2006-12-29 14:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by The Pig! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush her teeth regularly. You can buy baby toothpaste or "training" toothpaste to use. They usually carry it at the grocery store or drug store. If you don't see it on the baby aisle try the toothpaste aisle. Good Luck!
2006-12-29 14:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child is receiving a "Bottle" at bedtime of in the night then stop it now.
Milk or juice, if allowed to "pool" in the mouth, can foster rapid bacteria growth which would contribute to tooth decay and bad breath.
Babies generally have sweet breath, so if it isn't a feeding at bedtime issue, then get the kid to his perdiatrician, pronto. It could be a more serious health issue.
2006-12-29 14:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have baby toothepaste without flouride. Look in the baby section.
2006-12-29 14:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by wingedladyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to have her tonsils checked. I think they make a toothpaste for babies, too, but if it persists, have her checked. There are a few medical reasons she could have a 'smell'.
2006-12-29 14:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by farmersdaughter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try the baby toothpaste. you can find it at walmart in either the baby section or the health & Beauty section.
2006-12-29 14:18:00 · answer #8 · answered by babiesxx_xy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is infant toothpaste out there, use that or use a clean wet rag and clean the teeth.
2006-12-29 14:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by melashell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋