Dental hygienist gets fruity with brush design

A teething toothbrush designed by a dental hygienist looks set to encourage good dental hygiene from an early age but also offering gentle gum massage and help when teething.

The BabyBanana toddler training toothbrush and the BabyBanana teething toothbrush were invented by the US dental hygienist to help her own children and are now being marketed in the UK to dentists and hygienists.

The teething toothbrush is suitable for use from newborn up to around 12 months and helps to develop good oral hygiene habits from an early age.

For toddlers from the age of 12 months, the toddler training brush can be used with very small amounts of toothpaste.

The bristles are moulded and therefore cannot become loose.

Because of the softness of both brushes they are very suitable for use as teething aids and the designs are especially appealing to children.

Both products are said to be: 'Soft, supple and bendable meaning that there is a reduced risk of mouth injury from the non-allergenic silicone that is BPA, latex and phthalate free. The brushes are dishwasher safe.'

The BabyBanana Infants Teething Brush RRP £6.99. Toddler Training Brush RRP £7.99. Available from retailers across the UK. Call 07730 309300 stockist details.