It’s certainly incredible the number of toothbrushes and toothpastes available for babies these days! You don’t need to invest in a pricy toothbrush and toothpaste to get the job done right, though. Before your child’s teeth erupt, I recommend using a clean wet washcloth to rub their gums in the morning and at night, after their last bottle of the day. This keeps the mouth healthy and gets babies used to the feeling of brushing. When their first tooth (or two—because they often come in twos!) erupts, switch to a soft-bristled or silicone infant toothbrush and brush their teeth twice a day with a dab of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice. (Note that the recommendation to use non-fluoride toothpaste for the first few years has recently changed.)