My Baby's First Tooth Popped! Now What?

Once you see that white little line on your baby's gums, you can start celebrating: Their tooth has finally erupted!

After the congratulatory kisses and snuggles, start going through this checklist:

• Start brushing daily with an extra-soft, infant-sized toothbrush with a small head designed for babies
• Use a small amount of toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice)
• Call your dentist and book their first dental appointment as soon as you can

Remember, when one tooth pops in, a second one isn't far behind. It won't be long until another little white line appears on your little one's gums, so keeping their gums clean and healthy is super important.

Do I Brush My Baby's First Tooth?

Yes!

Here are the basics to get started:

• As mentioned earlier, grab a super-soft infant-sized toothbrush with a small head that is specifically designed for babies
• Use a tiny amount of toothpaste; babies cannot spit, so don't overwhelm their mouth with bubbles!
• Sit down with your baby or lay them on the changing table in order to get the best angle and to keep your baby feeling safe and comfortable

Once you're in a comfortable position with your little one, it is time to get started!

1. Lift your baby's lip gently with one hand
2. Angle the bristles at 45 degrees toward the gumline
3. Brush in gentle, tiny circles across the front, back, and chewing surfaces of every tooth
4. Don't worry about rinsing their mouth; toothpaste is safe to swallow

Remember these important tips:

• Do your best. If your baby absolutely hates it, try again later.
• Don't force your baby; they are still getting used to this!
• It might be best to brush their teeth after their bath while they're still wrapped up in a towel; this can help alleviate a lot of stress from flying arms
• Make brushing time happy by singing and smiling; don't get overwhelmed if it doesn't go well!

Start Your Teether Collection

Teething is a painful ordeal for babies. As you are now aware, they can get fussy, won't eat well, won't sleep well, and can get as cranky as the day is long.

Now is the time to start their teether collection. Have one handy everywhere: the car, the stroller, the diaper bag, and every room in the house!

It's important to remember this:

• Not all teethers are created equal. Some are prone to break, shatter, or even spill.
• Some teethers can be bad for your child's development
• Don't get stuck on aesthetics; your child needs something that will make them feel better, and that is the most important!

  

Innobaby has an entire line of silicone teethers that are not only Instagram-worthy, but they are also beneficial for their overall oral development!

Our innovative design and different textures will help improve oral motor skills by stimulating tongue, lip, and cheek muscles, which aid in nursing, transitioning to solid foods, drinking from cups, and speech development.

Recommended by Occupational & Physical Therapists, the Original Innobaby Flower Rattle teether has won numerous awards, including The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Best of April Box by Citrus Lane, Best in NY Baby Show, and NY NOW best in baby gear.

Our teethers meet the highest quality standards in the baby products industry. All our teething products adhere to ASTM F963 -11 and CPSIA standards.

Innobaby's freezer-safe fruit-shaped teethers support hand-eye coordination while boosting oral development by stimulating lip, tongue, and cheek muscles. EZ Grip Teethers also improve fine motor skills toddlers require for self-feeding, easy chewing, and safe swallowing, too!