Description
This baby toothbrush is a soft clear silicone finger brush that cleans first teeth and massages the gums at the same time, BPA free and easy to clean, for $17.99. It fits over an adult fingertip so you can feel exactly what you are doing.
A conventional toothbrush is the wrong tool for a mouth this small. The handle gives you no feedback, the head is bigger than the whole gum line, and a baby who is teething will bite down on it. A finger brush puts your own fingertip inside the mouth with a soft silicone surface over it, so you feel where the teeth are, where the sore spot is, and how hard you are pressing. For most parents that is the difference between a two second attempt and something the baby will actually tolerate.
Specifications
| Type |
Silicone finger toothbrush |
| Material |
Silicone, BPA free |
| Colour |
Clear |
| Texture |
Soft, long lasting and durable |
| Dual use |
Cleans teeth and massages gums |
| Cleaning |
Easy to clean |
| Quantity |
1 brush |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Silicone finger toothbrush |
Why a Finger Brush for a First Toothbrush
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You feel what you are doing - a fingertip gives you feedback that a plastic handle cannot, which matters in a mouth a few centimetres across.
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Soft silicone - gentle on gums that are already sore, so cleaning does not become another thing the baby fights.
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Massages while it cleans - the same texture that lifts milk residue also gives relief to a teething gum.
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BPA free - the material spec parents actually check on anything that goes in a baby's mouth.
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Easy to clean and durable - it washes out properly and holds up to daily use, unlike a soft cloth that has to be replaced.
When Should You Start Brushing a Baby's Teeth?
Australian dental health guidance generally has parents cleaning the gums with a soft cloth or finger brush from early on, and brushing as soon as the first tooth appears, usually somewhere around six months. Establishing the routine before the teeth arrive is what makes it normal to the baby rather than an intrusion. Your dentist or child health nurse can advise on toothpaste and technique for your child's age.
How Do You Use a Finger Toothbrush?
Wash your hands, slip the brush over your index finger, and gently rub the gums and any teeth in small circles. Because you can feel the mouth directly, you can tell where a tooth is coming through and ease off there. Rinse the brush thoroughly afterwards and let it dry.
Is Silicone Safe for a Baby's Gums?
Silicone is widely used for baby feeding and teething products because it is soft, non-porous and holds up to repeated cleaning. This brush is specified BPA free. As with any item a baby mouths, inspect it before each use and replace it if the surface is torn, split or degraded.
Who Buys These
Parents of babies around the teething stage, which is when both jobs this brush does become relevant at once. Grandparents and carers who keep a set of baby basics at their house. Parents putting together a first dental routine before a six month check up. It is also a standard inclusion in baby shower gifts, because it is the sort of small practical item people are glad to be given rather than having to remember.
Pair It With
Oral care is one part of the daily baby routine. Our Personal Care & Grooming range covers the grooming and bathing basics, Children has the wider baby range including teething and feeding, and Baby Shower is worth browsing if this is going into a gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many brushes are included?
One silicone finger toothbrush.
Is it BPA free?
Yes, the silicone is specified BPA free.
Can it be sterilised?
It is easy to clean and washes out thoroughly. Follow the sterilising method you already use for feeding items, and check the brush for damage afterwards.
Will it help with teething?
The soft texture massages the gums, which many parents find soothing during teething. It is a comfort measure, not a treatment.
What age is it for?
It is designed for the early stage, from gum cleaning through the arrival of the first teeth.
Do I use toothpaste with it?
Toothpaste guidance depends on your child's age. Ask your dentist or child health nurse what is appropriate.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this brush reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows.
Product photography is indicative. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand. Adult use only, with supervision at all times. General information here is not dental or medical advice; speak to your dentist or child health nurse about your own child.
