What do you know about using a finger brush on baby's gums before teeth? have you heard anything from any?

doctors?What do you know about using a finger brush on baby's gums before teeth? have you heard anything from any?
Both my doctor and dentist told me to use just gauze pads wrapped around my finger and that's mostly just to get the baby used to the feeling for when you start to brush. I found though that once my daughter started teething it could set her off, I guess because of sensitivity.What do you know about using a finger brush on baby's gums before teeth? have you heard anything from any?
My doctor wanted me to at least wipe her gums with a soft cloth but said a finger brush was fine too since they aren't very hard. Half the time we forgot to wipe/brush her gums but once she had teeth we made sure to keep them clean.
I used a little finger brush by oragel with the NON-flourinated baby toothgel. It's no different than using a piece of gauze imo. Both my pediatricians told me to use a piece of gauze. Really, it's just recommended in order to get a good brushing routine and good habits established before the teeth come in (they'll be here before you know it).





Also, I think it feels good to babies who are teething to be able to knaw on a piece of gauze.
My pediatrician said there was no need to brush the baby's gums before any teeth emerged. I believe the word she used was ';Pfffttthhh!';
My paediatrician and my doctor said that there was no need to start brushing until the first tooth appears. When you do start brushing, make sure you use a toothpaste with fluoride. You only need a little smear on the toothbrush. It may not look like a lot, but it gets the job done.
A finger brush is not a nessecity but a rinse out of the baby's mouth using a cloth is not only comforting to your baby but it gets the baby used to you going into their mouth when eruption begins.





The best thing to do is during bathtime, use a cloth and warm water and just rub around the baby's gums, side of cheeks and tongue. When eruption begins switch to a ';parent brush'; which is a very, very soft, long-handled toothbrush, Because you have been going into the mouth with the washcloth this shouldn't be any more difficult.





Not rinsing out your child's mouth can cause the milk that they are drinking to sour which is uncomfortable for baby.
my child health nurse and dentist said a wet face washer will do the trick and def no toothpaste until at least 18months old.
Great item when a child is an infant. You can also use a wet washrag.


Here is a link to one with toothpaste. http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j鈥?/a>