Curaprox Baby Toothbrush

The Curaprox Baby Toothbrush is a first toothbrush designed to make brushing tiny teeth gentle enough that babies are happy to keep their mouths open. It has a small, rubberised head packed with 4,260 ultra-soft CUREN® filaments, each just 0.09 mm in diameter, so it can clean the first teeth and gumline thoroughly without scratching or hurting delicate gums.

The brush was developed at the University of Bern in cooperation with Swiss dental researchers Prof. Dr. Adrian Lussi and Dr. Nadia-Marina Kellerhoff. It's made by Curaprox, the Swiss oral care brand known for its exceptionally soft toothbrushes, and is designed for use from your baby's very first tooth until around four years old.

Why soft matters for babies

Babies and toddlers have sensitive gums, especially when a new tooth is coming through. A brush that's too stiff can be uncomfortable or even painful, and a baby who finds brushing unpleasant will quickly learn to clamp their mouth shut. Curaprox's approach is the opposite: make the brush so soft that brushing feels comfortable, so your baby learns early that it's nothing to fear. As Curaprox puts it, a super-soft toothbrush builds trust and encourages children to cooperate.

How it's designed

• 4,260 CUREN® filaments: Unusually fine (0.09 mm) and densely packed, so the brush stays ultra-soft while still giving plenty of cleaning surface to remove plaque from tiny teeth.
• Small, rubberised head: Sized for a baby's mouth and covered in a soft rubberised finish to reduce the risk of bumps or injury while you brush.
• Rounded handle: Shaped to fit comfortably in both a child's and a parent's hand, and designed to keep brushing pressure to a minimum.
• Anti-slip material: Easy to hold securely, even with wet hands at bath time.
• Bright colour combinations: Nine fun two-tone combinations to make brushing feel more like play.

How to brush your baby's teeth

1. Before teeth: After feeds, gently wipe your baby's gums with a soft, clean, damp cloth.
2. From the first tooth: Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears, twice a day.
3. Toothpaste: Curaprox follows European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry guidance of a rice-grain-sized smear of children's fluoride toothpaste (1,000 ppm) from the first tooth to age two, moving to a pea-sized amount from two to six. Check with your dentist or clinic sister on what's right for your child.
4. Technique: Use small, gentle circles with no pressure. Brush the inner surfaces first, then the outer surfaces, and finally the chewing surfaces.
5. Stay involved: Young children can't yet brush thoroughly on their own, so parents should brush or help, and continue to check and supervise for several years.

Around age four, when your child has more teeth, Curaprox recommends moving up to its larger kids' toothbrush.

Care

Rinse the brush well after each use and let it air dry upright. Replace the toothbrush regularly; most dental professionals recommend about every three months, or sooner if the filaments start to splay or after your child has been ill. Toddlers often chew their toothbrush, so check it often.

Best For

The Curaprox Baby Toothbrush is a great option for parents who:

• Are starting to brush their baby's first teeth
• Have a baby who resists brushing or has sensitive, teething gums
• Want an ultra-soft brush that still has enough filaments to clean properly
• Want a brush that suits both their own grip and their child's growing independence

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Have a baby without teeth yet; a soft cloth or finger brush is all that's needed for gums
• Have a child over four with a fuller set of teeth, who may be ready for a larger kids' toothbrush

Good to Know

Always supervise your child while brushing, and don't let them walk or run with a toothbrush in their mouth. Colours may vary slightly from what's shown.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Let your baby hold and chew their own Curaprox brush during bath time or play, then use a second one for actual brushing. Getting familiar with the feel of the soft bristles makes the twice-daily routine a lot easier.