Caring for your baby’s mouth and gums
A precursor to tooth brushing, cleaning your baby’s gums with a wet cloth can help fight bacterial growth, stimulate oral awareness, and prepare them for using a tooth brush 🙂
- Wrap a clean, warm, moist, soft washcloth around your index finger.
- Gently rub it on your baby’s gums.Â
- To incorporate it into your baby’s daily routine, try doing it every time they take a bath, after mealtimes, and/or before bed.
Posted in: 0 - 3 Months, 0 - 12 Months, Routines, care and hygiene, Feeding, Sleeping & Care
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