Do's:
To protect your child's teeth from cavities you need to:
- Offer healthy food and drinks.
- Clean your child's mouth after they eat.
- Only give your baby a bottle or sippy cup with water in it when you put the baby to bed at night or down for a nap.
Dont's:
To help Protect your child's teeth from cavities do not share:
- Spoons or Forks
- Cups
- Toothbrushes
- Toys
- Pacifiers
- Bottles
- Sippy Cups
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Helpful Tips:
- Only give your baby a bottle or sippy cup with water in it when you put the baby to bed at night or down for a nap.
- Even medicines have sugar in them so… Be sure and clean your child’s mouth after giving medicines.
- Be sure to use a very small amount of fluoride toothpaste when cleaning your child’s teeth. (An amount that is about the same size as a pencil eraser).
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