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Brushing baby teeth: A mother has her baby on her lap in the bathroom; the baby is holding a baby toothbrush in one hand and an open tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste with BioHAP instead of fluoride in the other hand as a symbol of the right dental care for babiesBrushing baby teeth: A mother has her baby on her lap in the bathroom; the baby is holding a baby toothbrush in one hand and an open tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste with BioHAP instead of fluoride in the other hand as a symbol of the right dental care for babies

First dental care: When you should start brushing your baby's teeth

Brush your baby's teeth thoroughly from the first tooth to lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth. Find out here how dental care works easily from the very beginning.

At around six months, the first little tooth comes in, and two to three years later, children have a full set of baby teeth that need to be carefully cared for, as thin tooth enamel is susceptible to cavities and cavities in baby teeth increase the risk of cavities in permanent teeth. Swipe through our dental care tips and discover the right dental care products for your baby.

Two hands hold a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste up to the camera as a symbol of dental care for babies.

Baby dental care: From the first tooth

Playfully brush your baby’s teeth from the first tooth, at around six months of age. The best way to do this is to lay your baby on the changing table. Later, your child can sit on your lap.

A mother brushes the teeth of her toddler, who is sitting on her lap, with a finger toothbrush, while holding a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste in her other hand; as a symbol of the first dental care for babies.

Teething ring toothbrushes for getting started

In the initial phase, toothbrushes shaped like a teething ring are suitable. They can be used to gently massage the gums, which is usually quite pleasant for your baby. This also helps your baby get used to having a toothbrush in their mouth.

A toddler in a light blue t-shirt looks into the camera and brushes their teeth with a children's toothbrush, while holding a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste in the other hand; as a symbol of the use of a children's toothbrush for the first dental care for babies.

For the first little teeth, use an age-appropriate children's toothbrush.

For the first little teeth, we recommend exclusively age-appropriate children's toothbrushes with a small head, soft bristles, and a large handle. Finger toothbrushes are not suitable due to their insufficient cleaning effect. Make sure the toothbrush fits comfortably in your hand.

A mother and her toddler look curiously at a running faucet, while the toddler stretches a children's toothbrush with toothpaste toward the faucet; as a symbol of brushing teeth in babies.

Brushing babies' teeth: Made super easy

During the oral phase, babies explore everything with their mouth — including the toothbrush. This makes brushing teeth interesting and easy!

A mother and her toddler stand in front of a sink and look into the camera, while the toddler holds a children's toothbrush with toothpaste and the mother holds a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste in her hand; as a symbol of the routine of brushing teeth in babies.

Getting used to a routine early on

Brush twice a day from the very first tooth. Integrate tooth brushing into the evening routine early on so that your child gets used to it quickly.

A mother holds a children's toothbrush with toothpaste in front of the face of her toddler, who is sitting on her lap and looking into the camera; as a symbol of the first dental care for babies.

Use the KAI Tooth Brushing Technique:

First the chewing surfaces with back-and-forth movements, then the outer surfaces in circular motions, and finally the inner surfaces from red to white.

A mother holds a children's toothbrush with toothpaste toward the mouth of her toddler, who is sitting on her lap; the toddler holds the children's toothbrush with one hand and with the other hand holds a tube of BABY KAREX Toothpaste to their mouth, with its opening between their first incisors; as a symbol of the first dental care in babies.

How to help your baby with teething pain

There are various ways you as a parent can help relieve your child's pain a little. Distraction and lots of cuddle time are particularly effective.

BioHAP instead of Fluoride: KAREX Toothpaste, the baby toothpaste without fluoride

The BABY KAREX Toothpaste with the tooth-related active ingredient BioHAP, also known as biomimetic Hydroxyapatite, offers a fluoride-free solution for dental care in children.

  • BABY KAREX Toothpaste with BioHAP: Suitable for all age groups for cavity prevention

  • Safe to swallow: No worries if your child swallows toothpaste, as BioHAP dissolves in the stomach

  • Avoiding fluorosis: With fluoride, the maximum permissible concentration should be taken into account depending on age in order to avoid fluorosis. With BioHAP, there is no maximum permissible concentration

Studies on BioHAP
Zwei Tuben BABY KAREX Zahnpasta, Aufschrift: „Zahnpasta mit BioHAP ohne Fluorid. Biomimetischer Hydroxylapatit“.

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What is the right amount of toothpaste?

  • Recommended amount: As a general rule: The amount of toothpaste used should be minimal for children.

    Children should learn early on that toothpaste is a cleaning product and should therefore be spat out as much as possible.

  • Baby: A lentil-sized amount is enough

    Apply a lentil-sized amount of toothpaste when brushing your baby's teeth.

  • Toddler: A rice grain-sized amount of toothpaste

    Use a rice grain-sized amount of toothpaste to brush your toddler's teeth.

Motivation Tips: What to do if your child doesn't want to brush their teeth?

At a certain age, children believe they can do many things on their own, including brushing their teeth. Until they have mastered cursive writing, parents should thoroughly brush after them.

Motivation tips:

  • Make it playful: Turn tooth brushing into a game with tooth brushing songs, stories, or videos.
  • Be a role model: Brush teddy's, mom's, or dad's teeth first.
  • Allow independence: Let the child brush first if they want to.
  • Double toothbrushes: Use two toothbrushes — one for the child and one for you to brush after them.
  • Stay relaxed: Show calm and consistency to establish tooth brushing as part of the daily routine.

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BioHAP benefits: What exactly is BioHAP?

KAREX – consciously with BioHAP instead of fluoride

BioHAP is hydroxyapatite – the substance our teeth are made of. But BioHAP also stands for effective cavity protection without risk: the alternative for children and for everyone who does not want fluoride in their toothpaste.