Oral Care For Infants | WAKODO Singapore

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Beware of gaining too much/not gaining enough weight!

Gaining too much weight during a pregnancy will make you susceptible to pregnancy induced hypertension. However, recent trends have been seeing mothers-to-be that are too slim. It is said that not gaining enough weight will result in not only a smaller infant but also makes you susceptible to lifestyle related diseases. In any case, weight control during gestation is very important.

How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

The weight a pregnant woman gains until birth mostly consists of the weight of the infant (fetus), placenta, amniotic fluid and blood. A newborn's average weight is approximately 3 kilograms. It is said that a mother-to-be's body stores up necessary nutrients for birth and breastfeeding during pregnancy as well. In recent time, weight gain calculated according to each individual's pre-pregnancy weight seems to be the most ideal.

ORAL CARE FOR INFANTS

Although the timing when teeth starts to emerge differs between each individual baby, teeth usually start to emerge around 7 to 8 months after birth, and all ten primary teeth usually are present when an infant is two and a half years old.

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Data: The Guidelines and Instruction for Maternal and Child Health in Japan

New teeth are very fragile

The enamel on primary teeth is less than half the thickness of that of permanent teeth Baby teeth are also softer, more prone to cavities and rapid cavity progression.

Breast milk may cause cavities

Allowing babies to hold the breast or the bottle in their mouths for prolonged periods of time may cause dental decay.

The reason to care for primary teeth

Some may neglect to take care of primary teeth, because these teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth in a short while. However, cavities will prevent the baby from chewing food well. This will cause poor digestion and it will also affect jaw development and in some cases, tooth decay during the early months will also affect future teeth alignment.

Baby tooth care

When the teeth start to emerge: Wipe the teeth after nursing, eating and before going to sleep.

When molars start to emerge: Basic care is to be done with a toothbrush. Make brushing a regular habit. Gently brush your baby's teeth after nursing, eating and before going to sleep.

Use of oral care products according to teeth development

When the first teeth emerge:
We recommend using a sheet-type product to wipe the teeth

When molars start to emerge:
Make a habit of brushing by allowing your child to use a training type toothbrush. Have a parent use a finishing-type toothbrush to complete the brushing routine.

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