Age suitability: 3-12 months | Power: Not powered | Firmness: Soft | Size: 10cm x 3.5cm x 20.5cm | Material: BPA-free, dish-washer safe What we love

Special features: Some toothbrushes come with a blinking light or vibrations that will shut off once the recommended time of toothbrushing is done. Others come with handles that make them easier for babies to hold, or anti-choking guards that prevent them from going too far into a baby’s mouth. These features may or may not make your life easier, so consider whether you want to pay a premium for them. This pair of MAM Learn to Brush Baby Toothbrush Set will see your infant through their first stages of oral care, with both a training and first toothbrush provided. The extra-long-handled toothbrush enables parents to hold it at the same time as their baby, and the shorter brush is for when children are old enough to brush independently without guidance. I have been using a combination of a wash cloth and Dr. Brown's finger toothbrush and it always goes well. My son would even look forward to it as he would grab my finger with the toothbrush to put it in his mouth." Performance aside, The Brushies Extra Toothbrush makes us smile, and it may do the same for you and your little one. This finger puppet toothbrush doubles as a gum massager and pearly-white cleaner. It is made in the USA, one-piece silicone, and feels durable. The bristles are super soft and great for babies' gums after nursing, using a favorite baby bottle, or a teething child with sensitive gums. We appreciate that the Brushies bring a fun and playful spin to the toothbrush world with some adorable characters: Momo monkey, Chomps dino, Pinkey pig, and Willa whale. Sometimes children are not fans of teeth brushing, and we think Brushies may change a tot's mind. At first it might be easier to clean their teeth with a piece of clean cloth on your finger (Oral Health Foundation, 2018). Or a handy finger toothbrush, usually made of silicone, might be easier to control to begin with.

How we chose the best baby toothbrushes

Milk teeth play an important role in the alignment and spacing of your little one’s permanent teeth (Community Practitioner, 2011), as well as for eating and speaking (Vittoba Setty and Srinivasan, 2016; American Dental Association, 2022). Think of them as important placeholders. Baby and toddler toothbrushes Even if your little one hasn’t started teething yet, you can start using a baby toothbrush. With a regular cleaning from a baby toothbrush, their mouth will become a healthy environment for growth – and free from any nasty bacteria.

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

Type: Brushes for little ones come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from 360 brushes and ones with silicone bristles to electric brushes and finger brushes. You might need to try a few different types before you find one that is most comfortable for you and your baby. While all the types we included are equally effective, some may be more comfortable for your little one than others. It's important to brush your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth and gums healthy, but how young should you start introducing this habit? Tiny toothbrushes may look cute, but are they really effective? You're probably not looking forward to struggling with your baby to properly run a brush over all their new teeth, but it's important to start young. As soon as your baby's first tooth arrives you should start brushing or wiping their teeth. Not only will this help you and your little one get used to brushing, but it helps keep their newly sprouted pearly whites clean from plaque and bacteria.