The smile of babies is oh-so precious. It brings immense happiness to the parents which is beyond any measure. Their smile is enough to fill parents’ heart with warmth and love. During the times when parenting becomes a bit challenging, the smiling face of baby comes as a source of relief. Well, as a parent whatever you do is just to see the smiling face of your baby. Therefore, one of the key aspects to protect their smile and keep their gums or pearly white healthier is by creating a good oral health care routine.
You have landed on the right page because through this blog we will share a handful of the best oral health tips for babies using Vega Baby & Mom Oral Care range that will help ensure they develop and maintain healthy beautiful smiles in the long haul.
Without further ado, let’s get started!
- Clean Gums & Milk Teeth
Cleaning the mighty gums and peeking milk teeth of babies is the first step towards baby’s oral care. It helps to clear away harmful bacteria. For this, you might just need a soft brush and a bit of your assistance in cleaning them. Choose Vega Baby & Mom Silicon Finger Brush, which is perfect for gentle cleaning. It is made from 100% food grade silicone and is safe for your baby. Some other benefits include:
- BPA/BPS free thus safe for baby’s dental care.
- Relieves teething pain by giving gentle massage.
- Good for oral development.
- Travel friendly as it comes in a compact case.
- Easy to use as it fits right in your index finger.
- Prevents milk residue or food particles from getting stuck.
- Good for cleaning tongue as well.
You can easily place this silicone finger brush on your index finger and just glide the finger brush around the gum line and see your baby's ever-enchanting gummy smile. It cleans your baby's mouth and gums effectively around the gums, tongue, and inner cheek.
- Use a Toothbrush for Teeth
As soon as baby’s tooth starts emerging, the risk of cavities increases if proper dental care is not followed. Therefore, it is crucial to lightly brush baby’s teeth twice a day with a toothbrush using plain water once they turn 1.5 to 2 years. Once the baby turns around 2.5 – 3 years, you can use toothpaste recommended by your baby’s dentist. For complete dental care of babies, Vega Baby & Mom Dental Kit made of 100% food-grade material is the best and safest choice. This kit contains 1 soft tongue cleaner, 1 anti-choking shield, 1 training toothbrush (stage 1:6+ months), and 1 pc training brush (stage 2: 10+ months) in pink and blue color ideal for baby oral care.
- Don’t let your baby sleep with a Bottle
Never let your baby fall asleep with a bottle containing milk, formula, fruit juice, or any sweetened liquid as it can stay on baby’s teeth for hours and ultimately lead to tooth decay. Always keep an eye on when baby is drinking milk and falling asleep.
- Avoid Sugary Sweets & Drinks
Avoid giving sweet treats, flavored drinks, or sweets to your babies rather give it to them as an occasional treat followed by good dental routine. This will help your babies to prevent tooth decay and minimize the risk of dental issues later in life.
Key Takeaways
Keep an eye on baby’s dental health to ensure they develop shinier, brighter, and stronger teeth with minimized risk of dental issues for a lifetime. Don’t forget to schedule a pediatric dental appointment for your baby as soon as their first teeth emerge to keep overall oral health in check. Also, build a habit of brushing regularly with your toddler as it helps in developing good dental health for them.
FAQs:
Why is oral care important for babies?
It helps the babies to prevent tooth decay and develop stronger, brighter, and healthier teeth with minimized risk of dental issues in the long haul.
How to remove milk residue from baby tongue?
Gently use Vega Baby & Mom Silicon Finger Brush to easily prevent milk residue or food particles from getting stuck.
How to clean baby gums?
You can use a damp washcloth or Vega Baby & Mom Silicon Finger Brush to delicately clean mighty gums for your baby.
