The first brush is great for when babies start teething and helps littles get used to the feeling of a toothbrush in their mouth while working on their grip. As your baby's teething process continues, the additional brushes will provide much-needed relief from sore gums—you can even pop them in the refrigerator to increase their comfort. In her free time, Laura enjoys going to gigs, learning to play tennis and fish and chips by the seaside. Why you should trust us Toothbrushes with soft bristles are great for cleaning gums. Once a baby starts growing teeth, decay can begin, which is why good dental hygiene is vital once they start teething. It may feel like soft bristles aren't doing much, but for a baby's mouth, it's plenty. It removes any milk and sugar buildup from meals. I use the Brush-Baby electric toothbrush as my son was a right monster having his teeth cleaned. He now loves it!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Rosebud1302) Finally, we cross-referenced all of the above information to find the best baby toothbrush that had won the most accolades and recommendations across the board to bring you a selection of the best ones at various price points. We think there’s something here for everyone.

Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. Age suitability: 0-3 years | Power: Not powered | Firmness: Soft | Size: 122.9cm x 4.2cm x 2.3cm | Material: BPA free, 100% food-grade silicone What we love You can get toothbrushes for babies which are like little silicone glove fingers with bristles attached. You put one on your finger and use that to brush their teeth. A bit faddy but good for babies!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter QueenOfTheAndals)Brush Baby’s unique flavours of gentle infant toothpaste come in spearmint, tutti frutti, blueberry, strawberry and apple-mint. Kids LOVE the taste of our toothpaste - making it so much easier when it comes to bedtime! It’s never too soon to get your baby used to brushing their teeth, particularly because milk contains naturally occurring sugar that can wreak havoc on the ivories - brushing twice a day will establish healthy dental habits for life. However, getting your baby to open wide is often easier said than done, so we've put together this guide to the best baby toothbrushes which will have your children greeting teeth-brushing-time with the same enthusiasm they show their best baby walker or favourite bath toys.

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