My baby boy Antonio is 4 months already and I have been noticing for a little while that he is drooling a lot lately. He must be teething! I started to look into his teething and found children's dentists and midwives agree: Regular oral care right from birth is a must! Not only does it help remove bacteria, but also to gradually get babies used to a regular tooth brushing routine.
Here are some tips for your baby's oral hygiene his first teething needs and 10 products that have been lifesavers during Toñitos first few months:
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All of these teethers and oral care products are BPA and phthalate free and choke proof, but please whenever using anything new for baby, take precautions consult your health care provider first and never leave baby unattended while using any of these products especially if they are walking or running. My best recommendation and Toñito's favorite is good old-fashioned TLC–lots of hugs and kisses!
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Mam Oral Care Rabbit
I first started using this to clean Toñito's tongue because I noticed that the formula was leaving a white milky residue that was making him gag, and left a bad taste and odor in his mouth. The Oral Care Rabbit ($6) is a cute way to play and distract baby while cleaning his gums and tongue gently. Age range 0+ months
Mam Mini Cooler & Clip
This is a great first teether! It's extra lightweight with a cooling part and a clip to help it stay on your baby. Not only does it soothe baby's tender gums, but it also promotes healthy jaw development and encourages active learning. Thanks to the cooling part your baby will start to recognize the difference between warm and cold to develop sense of touch. This teether ($7) is lightweight and curved, which makes it easy enough for him to lift and promote coordination and movement. Age range 2+ months
Mam Bite & Brush
This first brush ($6) cleans baby's first teeth while chewing. If teeth haven't come in yet, it soothes sensitive gums with a gentle massage. 3+ months
Mam Cooler
This water-filled cooling teether ($7) has a unique shape and its cooling effect is great relief for molars. It also has different surface structures shapes and colors which makes this teether not only soothe baby's tender gums all over but it also acts as a learning development tool to sharpen your baby's visual senses and hand-eye coordination. 4+ months
Mam Bite & Play
Another great teether ($8), this one has water filled cooling and twistable rattle. It comes in different colors and shapes to soothe even hard to reach molar area. It's easy for baby to pick up and play to help develop visual, touch and hearing senses thanks to the rattle.
Lifefactory Silicone Teethers
These teethers ($15) are easy to carry, dishwasher safe and you can refrigerate or freeze to soothe teeth and gums. They're BPA-free and made in the USA. Wonderful for developing oral motor skills
Chew Beads
This adorable necklace ($30) is one of my favorites. Every time I hold Toñito, he grabs my long hair, hands or clothing to put in his mouth. This necklace is mommy chic and baby safe! It's a cute accessory for me to wear and safe enough for Toñito to chew on. I look cute while he finds some relief with my fashion! The website offers many other super cute styles to choose from too!
Sassy Teething Feeder
This teether ($11) is awesome because your baby can hold it easily but the best part is that they can chew on food–frozen fruits, fresh fruit, whatever. The colors are vibrant for visual stimulation. It soothes baby's gums while encouraging to eat some yummy food. Mashed bananas, anyone? 6+ months
Teething Tablets
The Humphreys pellets are the classics! However, they're discontinued, but other brands, like these Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets ($8) have continued the tradition. They're drug-free and work like wonders to help relieve baby's teething pain. Toñito has reacted really well to them. I used them with my daughter about 20 years ago and now with my baby boy.
Mam Learn to Brush Set
A two-step system ($8) that enables parent and baby to hold the brush together and then baby can practice imitating brushing independently. 6+ months
Zoli Gummy Sticks Gum Massager
This gum massager and teether ($10) soothes gums and is easy to hold with an anti choke shield. Plus it's BPA & phthalate free, so you can be at ease.