I’m beyond pleased with my Brush Baby haul. I was sent the Chewable Toothbrush & Teether, and Dental Wipes to review and I’m pleased to report I’m now a brand-convert and would recommend them to everybody.

Previously Dexter would gum his toothbrushes to death within days. Although he loves to brush his teeth and gets excited about it every morning and evening, in truth, there wasn’t too much brushing going on. Rather he’d just chomp on the brush-head and his back teeth were seeing very little action.

The chewable toothbrush is an amazing invention. Cleverly designed to be comfortably to hold, and made of silicone in a unique shape that fits little mouths correctly and reaches molar (back) teeth and gums, this gives you the reassurance that your child’s toothy-pegs are getting a thorough clean. It can be used with or without toothpaste and is cleaned in a matter of seconds with a quick wipe.

Dexter has taken to this really well and didn’t need for me to show him how to use it. He slipped his finger through the little hole and set to work biting the toothbrush to bits. This time however I happy to let him as I could physically see the toothbrush enveloping his gums.

Even better, it doubles as a nifty little teether. It soothes sore gums and can even be cooled in the fridge or used as an applicator for teething gel.

It’s 100% safe for your little to chew on as it’s made from the highest grade medical silicone and is BPA-free. It’s also dishwasher and steriliser safe for killing any bacteria. You can’t say that of a standard toothbrush so it’s actually much more hygienic and will last you so much longer too.

Finally, it’s a tiny £4.99. It’s made cleaning Dexter’s teeth so much easier and I’m chuffed to bits with it. He has his first dentist appointment in a few weeks and now I’m much more confident I won’t get my wrist slapped. The only thing I’d point out is that the website claims it’s suitable for children 0-36 months, but having tried Brush Baby before when Dexter was under 6 months, I feel this is much better aimed at children who can hold the brush for themselves.

For Heidi-Bum the Brush Baby Dental Wipes are also brilliant. Although she doesn’t have any teethies yet, I suspect she is teething. The Dental Wipes ensure her mouth is clean and healthy and she’s perfectly happy for mummy to have a quick swoosh inside her mouth with one.

Perfectly safe to use from birth, these banana flavoured wipes are fluoride-free and formulated with Xylitol to combat decay-causing bacteria. They’re also individually wrapped and sterile for hygiene purposes.

The wipes are actually little finger-puppets so you don’t have to worry about tears or wrapping it around your fingers. They feel dry to touch and obviously work using your babies saliva. You simply slip your index finger inside and gently wipe over babies gums, tongue, cheeks and baby teeth at least once a day.

Given Heidi hasn’t responded to any new tastes particularly well (Calpol is met by hysterical screaming) I did think she might reject my finger. Instead she was happy to chomp her gums down and seemed incredibly relaxed about the experience. Given that clean gums can also help prevent teething pain, early oral hygiene is definitely worth adopting.

Sold in boxes of 28 with each box costing just £3.99 (if you buy 5, you get a 6th box free of charge), this is a perfectly accessible price point, and one I’m more than happy to pay for such a fantastic product.

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