Has your child's first tooth cut through? Hurray for this milestone! You know what this means, right? It's time to start brushing. To help you choose the right dental paraphernalia (aka toothbrush and toothpaste), here's a list of the best baby toothpaste brands in the Philippines. Happy brushing!
When to start brushing?
Even before your baby's teeth show up, you should be doing oral care using a damp cloth. But as soon as the first tooth cuts through, you have to start brushing as recommended by the National Health Service (NHS).
Use a baby toothbrush and a tiny smear of toothpaste. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Dental Association (ADA) also remind parents to also use fluoride toothpaste since it can prevent dental caries or cavities.
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It can get challenging to brush the teeth--some kids hate it--so make it fun. Brush your teeth together (for older kids), turn it into a game, or find toothpaste and toothbrush that they will like.
Choosing the right baby toothpaste
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Like most things for your baby, it pays to be meticulous when picking out toothpaste for them. Here are some things to watch for:
- ingredients
- Choose those with fluoride to prevent tooth decay.
- Avoid those with SLS and other harsh abrasive chemicals.
- A mild flavor can help your baby like the brushing process.
- safety
- Younger babies especially don't know how to spit yet so make sure that the toothpaste you'll be using is safe to swallow.
7 best baby toothpaste brands in the Philippines
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Tiny Buds Cherry Strawberry Baby Toothgel Stage 1
Tiny Buds aim to help parents care for their precious little ones by providing natural baby products that are entirely safe for them. One such recommended product is the Tiny Buds Cherry Strawberry Toothgel Stage 1, a delicious fluoride-free tooth gel to be used between 3-11 months, that kids absolutely love. It is also trusted by pediatricians and dentists alike in helping kids build good oral habits.
What we love about it?
- Ingredients
- Fluoride-free to reduce harmful chemicals exposed to baby
- Made with xylitol to protect teeth from cavities and bacteria
- Safety
- No rinsing needed, entirely safe for baby to swallow it
- 100% food-safe
- No additional chemicals or preservatives that may harm your baby
Nature to Nurture Toddler Fluoride Toothpaste
Everything your baby might need for their dental care is in this brand. Nature to Nurture is plant-based, sugar-free, and contains 1000ppm fluoride that's just right to prevent tooth decay. These qualities make it one of the best baby toothpaste brands in the Philippines.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- has xylitol and fluoride to prevent cavities
- with sunflower oil and aloe vera to soothe gums and teeth
- non-foaming to minimize swallowing
- safety
- free from SLS, parabens, colorant, sugar, and gluten
- others
- comes in different kind: flavor-free (6 months to 2 years old), grape (3-24 months), and mild mint and watermelon (3 years and up)
- price
Aquafresh Kids Milk Teeth Toothpaste 0-2 years old
This popular toothpaste brand abroad is here now, and it has something for your little one. Its Milk Teeth toothpaste is specially formulated for kids 0 to 2 years old. It comes with gentle fluoride protection for baby teeth and gums.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- fluoride protection of 1000ppm, which is just right for little ones
- safety
- free from artificial colors and flavors
- price
- ₱184.00 for a pack of three
Colgate Kids Fluoride Toothpaste Peppa Pig
If your child loves Peppa Pig, then this is sure to be a hit. Adorned with a photo of the favorite cartoon character, this Colgate toothpaste is sugar- and gluten-free. It's also gentle on the tooth enamel.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- mild bubble fruit flavor to encourage regular brushing
- fights cavities with a clinically proven fluoride formula
- safety
- sugar- and gluten-free
- ADA-approved
- price
Colgate Kids Toothpaste 0-2 Years Old
Here's another one from Colgate. Developed in the USA, this one is absolutely free from artificial ingredients like flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and colors. It also contains age-appropriate fluoride levels and gently cleans tiny mouths, teeth, and gums.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- zero artificial ingredients, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and colors
- has an age-appropriate amount of fluoride to prevent cavities
- safety
- price
Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry™ Children's Flouride Toothpaste
This personal care company from Philadelphia has also reached our shores. This now Colgate-Palmolive-owned company began as a husband-and-wife venture because they wanted a healthy life. Now, they have this children's toothpaste that's dye-free and ADA-approved.
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What we love about it?
- ingredients
- fluoride to prevent cavities
- strawberry flavor
- all-natural
- safety
- price
Oral-B Baby Winnie the Pooh Toothpaste
One of the most well-known brands when it comes to dental care also has its own offering for baby toothpaste. Oral-B Baby features the beloved Winnie the Pooh characters on its packaging.
But beyond that, it's sugar-free and has fluoride protection for your baby's pearly whites.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- mild fruit flavor
- fluoride protection
- safety
- price
Buds Organics Children's Toothpaste with Xylitol
We love the adorable packaging of this organic toothpaste. It also comes in different flavors such as strawberry, green apple, peppermint, and blackcurrant. Best of all, it is preservative-free. Do note, however, that this is for older kids 3 years and above.
What we love about it?
- ingredients
- certified organic toothpaste
- uses plant actives and natural ingredients to clean and protect children's teeth
- fluoride to keep tooth decay at bay
- safety
- price
