https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 01:16:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858678 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:15:57 +0000 matador84 858678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 9 months and I just bought a finger toothbrush. I went to the dentist myself when he was about 6 weeks old and the hygenist told me to make sure and rub his gums and teeth when he gets them but I never did...whoops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858672 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:14:46 +0000 MrsScallop 858672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C is 6 months old and I only occasionally rub on her gums with my finger when she shoves one in her mouth. I have been watching out for teeth so I probably should get more serious about it soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858641 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:06:34 +0000 mrsbookworm 858641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't know either! Oops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858636 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:04:54 +0000 Adira 858636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes - I didn't even know you were supposed to do this... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858632 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:04:01 +0000 autumnlove 858632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Day 3 (when we came home from the hospital) with baby 2. I use a wet baby washcloth to wipe down her tongue and gums after most nursing sessions.</p> <p>My toddler hates brushing her teeth so I thought I would start early with her little sister. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-rubbing-gums#post-858624 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:01:44 +0000 shopaholic 858624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read you should rub your baby's gums to get them used to eventual teeth brushing. I've tried to swipe her tongue with a wet washcloth before (milk tongue?) and it's so hard to get past just the tip! And I couldn't tell you if she's teething or anything - can't really get her gums!</p> <p>When did you start and how did you do it? </p>