Curaprox Kids Toothpaste Zero Fluoride Strawberry 60ml

The Curaprox Kids Toothpaste Zero Fluoride Strawberry is a fluoride-free children's toothpaste with a mild, fruity strawberry flavour, made by Swiss oral care brand Curaprox. It's designed for families who prefer a fluoride-free toothpaste, or whose dentist has recommended one, and it's free from SLS, triclosan and microplastics, with a short, easy-to-read ingredient list.

Instead of fluoride, it relies on a combination of enzymes, xylitol and gentle cleaning agents to support your child's natural mouth defences and keep brushing pleasant. The fresh strawberry taste is designed to make brushing feel like a treat rather than a battle, especially for little ones who dislike strong mint.

What's inside

• Enzymes (amyloglucosidase and glucose oxidase): Curaprox includes these to support saliva's natural protective role in the mouth, which helps the enamel remineralise.
• Xylitol: A natural sugar alcohol, often called birch sugar, that bacteria in the mouth can't use in the same way as sugar, included to help protect against plaque bacteria.
• Sorbitol and glycerin: Keep the paste smooth and stop it drying out.
• Gentle foaming agents: Lauryl glucoside and cocamidopropyl betaine are used instead of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a foaming agent some families prefer to avoid.
• Mild strawberry flavour: Fruity rather than minty, and sweetened with sucralose rather than sugar.

Fluoride-free: what that means

Fluoride is the ingredient most strongly proven to help prevent tooth decay, and most dental guidelines, including the European paediatric dentistry guidance Curaprox itself refers to, recommend a small amount of children's fluoride toothpaste from the first tooth. A fluoride-free toothpaste doesn't offer that same protection.

This toothpaste is a good fit if you've chosen to avoid fluoride for now, if your child gets fluoride from another source, or if your dentist has advised a fluoride-free paste, for example while your child is still learning not to swallow toothpaste. If you're unsure which is right for your child, ask your dentist or clinic sister. Curaprox also makes kids' toothpastes with fluoride.

How to use

1. Use a small amount on a soft toothbrush: a rice-grain-sized smear for babies and toddlers, and a pea-sized amount from around two years.
2. Brush gently for two minutes, twice a day, using small circles.
3. Encourage your child to spit out the excess rather than swallowing it, and help or supervise brushing until they can do it thoroughly on their own.

Best For

The Curaprox Kids Toothpaste Zero Fluoride Strawberry is a great option for parents who:

• Prefer a fluoride-free toothpaste, or have been advised to use one by their dentist
• Want a short, gentle ingredient list without SLS, triclosan or microplastics
• Have a child who dislikes minty toothpaste and does better with a fruity flavour
• Are pairing it with the ultra-soft Curaprox Baby Toothbrush

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Want the decay protection of fluoride; choose a children's fluoride toothpaste instead
• Have a child at higher risk of tooth decay, unless your dentist advises otherwise

Good to Know

Curaprox lists this toothpaste for children aged two and up. Always supervise young children while brushing, and keep toothpaste out of reach of children. If you have any concerns about your child's teeth, speak to your dentist.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Let your child choose their toothbrush colour and "help" squeeze the toothpaste (with you controlling the amount). A little ownership goes a long way towards a happy brushing routine.