Don’t fret about toothpaste too much. What’s essential is the brushing action to get rid of plaque, and a wet toothbrush does the job just as well. Many parents tend to overload the toothbrush with toothpaste when only a tiny rice grain size of toothpaste is needed. Baby toothpaste comes in different flavors, and you can try and “flavor” the bristles of the toothbrush with a tiny bit of toothpaste to start with.