My daughter is 21 months, and we use the baby toothpaste (the 1st step one) I cant find anything to tell me when to change and what kind to use???
2007-11-29 08:33:42 · 13 answers · asked by SueWithTwo 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
can anyone give me a brand and type to use at her age (2)
2007-11-29 08:38:29 · update #1
I have a one year old, a three year old and a six year old. My oldest has used kids toothpaste since he was two. However, my middle child has just started using it because he has just learned that you actually have to spit it out and not swallow it. So I guess it depends on how well and how early they learn not to swallow the toothpaste. Your best bet would be to find a good flavored (bubblegum??) children's toothpaste that is still o.k. if swallowed and try it out. If she is not ready then switch back or slowly ease into the real stuff. Good luck and happy brushing!!
2007-12-02 16:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 and 3 year old and still have them using kids toothpaste that is not harmful if swallowed that is the biggest thing I look for - cause well they're kids and still don't quite get that you can't "eat" the toothpaste no matter how good it tastes.
2007-11-29 08:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by danczar1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with the Oral-B brand and you can change to the next level of toothpaste when she learns to spit out the toothpaste and not swallow it. Probably around 4 or so.
2007-11-29 08:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Grandma of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 2 years of age children are able to start using flouride toothpaste and that is what isn't in babies toothpaste. I just visited the dentist with my two older children and that is what she told me. We use Kids Crest and the dentist gave us samples of Oral B Stages.
2007-11-29 08:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by orphan annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can switch anytime. Just make sure you use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. We like Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry. It's not too sugary like most kid's toothpastes.
2007-11-29 08:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by daa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 and she uses KIDs Crest now. I switched her toothpaste when she finally stopped trying to eat it.
2007-11-29 08:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by lilLuv_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should wait until she starts to get adult teeth, around 5-6 years old, im not familiar with the brand you are taking about tho, is there a step for toddlers or something? I use milk teeth on my kids are the age range on that is 6 months to 6 years
2007-11-29 08:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be for you to NOT use the same toothpaste as a 20-month old "anything!" . . . You seem to be much older if you do the Internet . . . Well, are you?
2007-11-29 08:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I started to let my kid use "Kodomo Lian" toothpaste when she was 2, n i change to adult toothpaste when she was 7.
2007-11-29 18:27:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lovely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime, any brand, really. Remember, the dosage is about the size of a match-head (no bigger!) and don't swallow.
Edit:
Someone above said the size of a "pea," which is way too big. Small, small amounts of any brand.
2007-11-29 11:00:36 · answer #10 · answered by Level 7 is Best 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋