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Importance of Oral Care for Babies and Toddlers

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  Your baby's teeth start growing while you are still pregnant, and they come out with some of the primary teeth which start to grow. Misconceptions are claiming that a baby's teeth use nutrients to grow that comes from a mother's teeth. This is not true. It rather depends on the mother's calcium intake and nutrient capacities. Teething facts : Teething causes discomfort in your baby’s mouth and this is normal. You can use clean fingers to rub on them gently, or give them clean cold objects to chew which minimizes the discomfort, but don't need it. How to ensure oral hygiene for your baby- why is it important? ●         While they still don’t have proper teething, use a clean damp cloth to clean their mouth as they lie down on your lap. This ensures that their teeth are clean and free from germs on the surface at least. Infant oral care is very important and it needs to be done only by an adult. ●         As soo...

Hacks to effectively clean bottle nipples

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  Whether you feed your baby with bottles of formula every day or occasionally, it's important to use clean bottle nipples every time because if the nipples are dirty, then those tiny holes, in the end, could be clogged with dried milk and will make it harder for the baby to feed. Feeding the baby with a clean nipple will also prevent bacteria from getting into the milk. It should be a routine to clean the bottle nipples every day, whether you use a Baby bottle nipple cleaning brush or using a dishwasher to ensure it is clean. Different Ways To Clean Bottle Nipples ●          Cleaning Of The Nipples By Hand When you plan to clean the nipples by hand, the first step is to use soap and water to thoroughly wash your hands. After that, unscrew the nipple ring from the baby bottle and rinse it. Hold the nipple under the water and rinse it properly by putting fingers inside the holes and clear the clogs. Now take a big bowl and put all the bottle p...