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Jun 2024
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How to Brush Your Baby's Teeth with @fir...

KATIE FERRARO
About this episode

#438: Oral care is important but how do you actually brush an infant’s gums or teeth? Pediatric Dentist and mom Ashley Lerman explains the best positioning and technique for brushing your baby’s teeth.


Listen to this episode to learn:

  1. How to brush your baby’s gums with a muslin cloth…even if they’ve already fallen asleep
  2. How to position your baby to brush their teeth…and how that position changes for older babies
  3. Which type of toothpaste is best for babies and how much to use at each age and stage


Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/438


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Episode 406 - Baby Tooth Brushing and Oral Care with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS


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