Even if your baby hasn't got any teeth yet, a bristly toothbrush is lots of fun to explore.
Gripping the brush will help your baby's coordination and strengthen their muscles.
Tell them it's called a "toothbrush" and pretend to brush your own teeth or practise on a teddy.
- Are you going to show him your toothbrush?
- Oh, clever guy!
Talk to your baby about what a toothbrush is used for.
- Oh!
Your baby might want to copy you and put it into their own mouth - you're getting them used to using the toothbrush.
Try making up a silly song to sing while you pretend to brush.
Let's give our teeth a brushLet's give our teeth a brushUp, down and side to sideLet's give our teeth a brush.
It will help your baby connect the fun song with the action of brushing their teeth.
The Baby Club’s Giovanna Fletcher encourages parents and carers to explore a toothbrush with babies.
Even if they don't have any teeth, toothbrushes can be great for developing baby's grip and can inspire lots of play ideas.
Image caption, Gripping objects like toothbrushes help develop your baby's motor skils
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