Gerber Teeth Cleaner = Breastfeeding Ingredients

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Cardinal

Discussion Starter · Apr 12, 2006

HUH? Well, I didn't have a "toothbrush" for little man... one of those index finger plastic doo-hickeys that has soft bristles. Anyhow, at the store the other day I bought a Gerber one and it had a trial size of toothpaste that is "safe to swallow" and is made for infants 3m+. It says, "Made with ingredients like those found in mother's breastmilk." But, the ingredients on the pacakge are: Glycerin, Water, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Pectin, Xanthan Gum, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Natural Apple flavor, Natural Banana Flavor, Calcium Lactate. Um, I am not a medical doctor nor a LC but this doesn't seem "natural" to me.
Am I nuts?
Do ya'll use these products? What do you use to clean DC teeth?

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la mamita

· #2 · Apr 12, 2006

I'm wondering too at what age and what kind of toothpaste I should use on DS...

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Avena

· #3 · Apr 12, 2006

Funny those ingredients aren't in my breast milk-THANKFULLY

They are such marketing scammers!

I wouldn't give that to my DD for sure!
I've been using Weleda children's toothpaste- A VERY VERY small dab on a wash cloth and I rub on her gums then a rinse a couple times w/water on the cloth....

Good luck

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Avena

· #4 · Apr 12, 2006

PS -
YOU ARE NOT CRAZY, HAVE GOOD REASON TO QUESTION THOSE CRAPPY INGREDIENTS!!!!

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mrsfatty

· #5 · Apr 12, 2006

Just water and the brush...

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Qestia

· #6 · Apr 12, 2006

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Originally Posted by mrsfatty
Just water and the brush...

ditto. DS (10 mos) loves to chew on the brushy bit... I figure that's all his 4 teeth need.

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~Nikki~

· #7 · Apr 12, 2006

Funny, I was thinking about this today! Now that DS has 4 teeth, I figured it was about time to pick up a little toothbrush for him.

We won't use toothpaste for awhile. In fact, I didn't start using toothpaste with DD, until she had started eating some sugary foods (sticky dehydrated fruit, popsicles every once in awhile, and *eep* the occasional chocolate or candy!) We picked up some Burt's Bees kid toothpaste, and she loves brushing her teeth.
I think that starting early (even without toothpaste) is important, so that they get used to the feeling of having their teeth brushed.

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tsfairy

· #8 · Apr 14, 2006

DS has no teeth yet, but I don't think we'll use toothpaste on him for quite a while. IME, it's really the action of the brush against the teeth that does most of the cleaning, the mint part is mostly just to make your mouth "feel" fresh, though some ingredients do help the cleaning process along somewhat. When (if) the time comes that DS needs that extra help, we'll probably either use plain baking soda, or Burt's Bees baby toothpaste.

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dani76

· #9 · Apr 14, 2006

Funny, I just bought DD her first toothbrush today.

She has 7 teeth, and just likes to chew on it. I have some Burt's Bees toothpaste for when we start to use toothpaste. For now, we are just going to use water.

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KayasMama04

· #10 · Apr 14, 2006

We use the only brand they sell at the store that can be swallowed...

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vanessab23

· #11 · Apr 14, 2006

FYI-- the burt's bees one says for 2 yrs and up.

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earthmama369

· #12 · Apr 14, 2006

Burt's Bees and my dentist agree -- toothpaste isn't necessary until at least 2 years old.

DD is 16 months and has all but 1 of her teeth (aside from the 2nd year molars) and we just use water and a toothbrush. That seems to work just fine.

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mommy2evan05

· #13 · Apr 14, 2006

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Made with ingredients like those found in mother's breastmilk." But, the ingredients on the pacakge are: Glycerin, Water, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Pectin, Xanthan Gum, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Natural Apple flavor, Natural Banana Flavor, Calcium Lactate.

Well the natural flavorings are true, if I just ate fruit salad lol!!!! Maybe that's what they meant?

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Khadijah

· #14 · Apr 14, 2006

I agree you can never tell what in thoses products. DS is 11months and has alot of teeh. Hubby and i just use the brush and water for now.

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