Feeding baby without teeth

125 first foods for babies with no teeth

June 23, 2021April 9, 2018 by Jo

Can you imagine eating food without any teeth? Just with your gums alone? I surely find it hard to picture, but we were once like our little ones. Toothless, like a 100 year old grandma. Luckily, there are first foods for babies with no teeth. And I found 125 of them for you to read about.

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The original article was written back in 2018. This is a 2021 updated version.

Since then, I have re-written and updated this post to reflect the changes I have gone through when it came to my own beliefs/thoughts and how I word things when talking about feeding kids. As such, the remains of the original article can be seen in the comments section. Word of caution, it’s not something that makes too much sense anymore and some parts I am not very proud of. I even considered deleting the comments altogether, but that doesn’t seem just right either. Either way, I hope this article helps you, even a bit.

Yes, the Pinterest pins show blueberries and they are a choking hazard, but do read the entire post. I have tried to give suggestions for each type of food so as to make them safe even for little ones.

If I missed anything, give me a shout.

But how can babies even chew without teeth?

Well, the truth is, they don’t need teeth to chew.

Chewing involves movements of the jaw, tongue and cheek. Teeth are used later on to break up more complex fibres.

This is technically done with the teeth that are more at the back of the mouth, called molars. The first molars show up somewhere between 13 and 19 months old, as you can see from the graph below.

So if we were to wait that long before we gave our little ones any food that can be easily munched on with the gums, then we would seriously endanger his or her capabilities of dealing with food (not to mention the fact that after around 8 months, the gag reflex moves further down the tongue and babies might experience a higher risk of choking if they are not accustomed to table foods yet).

Furthermore, babies are already experienced in munching away, because they would have spent a lot of time already with their fingers in their mouth, biting toys and other objects.

So encourage them to explore these with their lips, tongue and jaw, at the same time being careful of any pieces that might come off and increase the risk of choking.

So, assuming little one doesn’t have any teeth yet, what can I give him?

See the list below.

But before anything else, make sure baby meets the three signs he or she is ready to begin in the first place. I cannot stress this enough, guys, and it will save you lots of trouble down the road.

There was a time when the recommendations said to start solids at 4 months+ and I’m not sure that all the baby food manufacturers have come up-to-date with the current official advice regarding infant feeding. Always watch the signs in your baby and judge whether he or she is ready. This usually happens at around 6 months, give or take.

Here you go, some ideas of first foods for babies with no teeth. I also added some notes and suggestions of serving for some of them. This is regardless of the method you use, baby led weaning or traditional. At some point, you’ll have to start giving them table foods.

And because I’m a fan of food groups, I have split them accordingly, for easier reference.

Note: please be aware of choking hazards. I find this article sums up pretty well what are the foods you need to pay extra attention to. As your little one develops his ability to chew, you need to be careful, teeth or no teeth.

Fruits and veggies

As a general rule, go for the ripest you can get, in the beginning, as these are usually softer for babies just starting out.

Avocado. Serve as is, sliced into wedges, or served on toast, mashed, with an egg on top. You can also try a guacamole recipe, which is basically adding some tomato, red onion, a bit of pepper and some lemon juice to a mashed avocado. For an easier grip, you can toss it through some breadcrumbs or ground nuts.
Banana. Serve as is, sliced or mashed. Here is a tip on how to offer it if baby is at the beginning, doing baby led weaning and has tiny hands. Also, here’s my recipe of baby’s chocolate you can make with banana and avocado.
Apricot. Pick a softer variety, the riper, the better. Cut into wedges or mash.
Tomato. Try serving them as such or on top of a pizza toast (just a slice of toast, with some mozzarella and tomatoes and baked for 10 minutes in the oven). My youngest sometimes enjoys it cut wedge-style.
Peach. Extra ripe are usually softer.
Mango. Go for the ripe ones.
Strawberry. Remove the hull (the leafy and usually white part on top) before giving it to baby. Halved would be best. The bigger ones even cut into 4 pieces.
Watermelon. Melts in the mouth. Remove the seeds and only give the red parts to baby.
Pear. Peel it and if it’s too hard, you can bake it in the oven for a while, with cinnamon on top.
Apple. Peel and cook it in the oven, like the pear, or shred it on a grater (I used to do this in the beginning when Emma was small; the finer side of the grater also turns the apple into applesauce).
Muskmelon.
Honeydew melon.
Carrot. Steam, boil or bake in the oven to make it soft. Don’t offer raw to babies just starting out.
Cauliflower. Steam, boil or bake in the oven with some seasoning on top.
Broccoli. Here are 10 basic techniques for cooking broccoli from scratch, explained in-depth. Plus, you’re getting a free cheatsheet with the 3 ingredients that make broccoli taste good.
Potato. Boil, bake or even steam until very soft.
Sweet potato. Cook in the same way as a normal potato.
Pumpkin. Bake in the oven until soft.
Zucchini. Baked or boiled until it’s soft. Also grated works really well, incorporated in baked batters.
Beetroot. Steam or boil. Be careful, though, as it contains a high amount of nitrates and it is not ok for baby to have in big quantities or too often. If you offer a varied menu, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Grape. Cut them in quarters lengthways. Use this if you’re short on time.
Satsumas or easy peelers. Cut in half for safety.
Clementines.
Raisins. If you leave them to hydrate in water for 1 hour or so they should give up their sweetness. They are a choking hazard as per the link I shared above, so pay extra attention. Better incorporate them in baked foods.
Blueberry. Smash/squish them for safety or cut them in half.
Blackberry. I would halve these in the beginning, as there are some quite big.
Cucumber. I would only offer the middle part in the beginning, as it’s softer and easier to manage for babies just starting out.
Peas. Great for improving that pincer grasp.
Sweetcorn.
Baked beans. Great source of iron.
Plum.
Kiwi.
Dried apricots. Great source of iron, like any dried fruit, really. A bit on the sweet side, so be mindful of that.
Cherries. Cut in half or quarters.
Sour cherries. Serve the same as cherries.
Pineapple.
Orange. Cut the pieces in half or more.
Raspberries.
Olives. Beware of how salty they are. If left in water, they will lose their saltiness.
Papaya.
Dried cranberries. Same as raisins, so better incorporate them in a batter/dough.
Parsnips. Boil, steam or bake in the oven with some seasoning on top. You can remove the center which is usually harder.
Butternut squash. Bake or steam.
Bell pepper. Bake or boil.
Green beans. Boil or steam.
Chickpeas. Best boiled or turned into hummus or falafel.
Onion. Boiled or baked.
Turnips. Boiled until soft. You can make a veggie broth by boiling most of the hard veggies.
Cabbage. Boiled or baked.
Mushrooms. Make a sauce for pasta or bake them in the oven.
Lentils. Turn them into soup or stews.
Eggplant. Baked in the oven is your best bet.
Asparagus. Can be a bit hard, but baby can munch away if properly cooked, like in the oven or steamed.
Edamame. Never cooked them, but I guess either boiled or steamed.
Kaki fruit.
Lychee. Just make sure to peel the outer shell.
Grapefruit. Cut each slice in three smaller pieces or more, depending on size.
Pomelo. Cut each slice in multiple pieces.
Lemon. My youngest loves his lemons cut into wedges and he just sucks at the pulp.
Figs
Passion fruit
Yam. It’s a root vegetable and can be cooked in a similar way to a sweet potato.
Brussel sprouts. Boiled, steamed or baked with seasoning.
Nectarine. Go for riper ones and cut into wedges.
Ugli fruit.
Plantains. They look like bananas, but you have to cook them. They come from Jamaica, I believe.

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Bread and butter pudding (baby friendly, also great for babies with no teeth)

Meat/poultry/fish

Salmon. I usually bake it in the oven, wrapped loosely in baking paper or foil, for around 20 minutes.
Cod. Cook the same way as salmon.
Haddock.
Mince meat. You can cook some meatballs.
Steak. Serve in shredded strips, like the chicken.
Chicken. Serve in shredded strips for babies to suck on and munch away later on.
Tuna. I am guilty of buying cans of it, but if you can bake it from scratch, that’s even better. Squeeze a bit of lemon to give it some flavour.
Crab. If your little one is not allergic to seafood, you can give it a go.
Prawns/shrimp. Great finger food.
Homemade sausages.

Breads/cereal

Bread. To prevent it from sticking to the roof of the mouth, toast it. Or make some french toast.
Rice. Great in rice puddings.
Porridge
Porridge fingers
Millet. Boiled in milk or turned into a pudding (see my recipe here)
Quinoa. Boiled and eaten as a side or added to porridge, for example.
Amaranth. Same as quinoa.
Buckwheat. Same as the above.
Semolina pudding.
Spaghetti
Pasta. Macaroni, penne, fussili or bowtie shapes work well for beginners.
Noodles
Homemade pizza
Polenta
Cous-cous
Naan bread
Pitta bread
Tortillas
Rice cakes. Go for the lowest salt option.
Shreddies. Simple, no flavor, no added salt or sugar, just 100% wholegrain. Serve in milk.
Focaccia
Chapatti fingers (an Indian flat bread)

Eggs (in the UK, those that have a lion stamped on the shell are salmonella-free, therefore the yolk can be left runny when cooked – otherwise please cook the yolk completely)

Boiled eggs
Poached eggs (only in the UK)
Fried eggs (just don’t use oil and fry in a non-stick pan)
Scrambled eggs
Omlette
My baked omlette

Dairy

Yoghurt
Cheddar cheese. Just watch out for salt and the amount present. Grated is best at the beginning.
Mozarella. Choose the lowest salt option.
Sana. It’s an Eastern European type of dairy, similar to yogurt, but slightly drinkable.
Kefir. Similar to sana. You can find them in the European section in the supermarket.
Curd cheese. I have a recipe for it here. It’s a no-salt version of cheese, perfect for babies.
Cottage cheese. Just make sure the salt levels are okay.

Others

Tofu. Just watch out for the salt content.
Homemade muffins (try this carrot muffins recipe)
Homemade pinwheels
Homemade banana bread
Homemade biscuits (easiest recipe: 100 g flour, 100 g butter and 100 g of homemade curd cheese or ricotta cheese; everything mixed and baked in the oven)
Pancakes
Waffles. Here’s a basic recipe to follow, which is infinitely customizable. A bit of waffle theory never hurt.
Fritters. I have a recipe here, very adaptable to what you have in your pantry.
Homemade nuggets
Any homemade cake-like consistency, as long as there is no sugar, maple syrup, honey (if baby is under 1 year old), whole nuts, etc.like this baked oatmeal cake.
Homemade popsicles or anything that’s made out of fruit and yogurt and frozen.
Peanut butter. It is best to spread it on toast or on slices of banana. Just make sure it’s 100% nuts.
Almond butter. Same as peanut butter.
My apple pudding

BONUS:

126. 2 ingredient cookies. The easiest snack ever. Pair it with some dairy and you’re good to go.

127. 3 ingredient pancakes. The fluffiest and easiest pancake recipe out there. Make sure to read my notes on timing and flipping and why those are the key elements for the fluffiness.

128. Spiced biscuits. I think these are great for when little ones are teething.

129. Easy scones. With only 3 ingredients at the base, these are soft and fluffy. Don’t overmix the batter though.

130. A kid friendly brownie with a secret nutritious ingredient.

You are probably thinking: is there anything she hasn’t mentioned?

In fact, I haven’t mentioned the leafy vegetables, like spinach, lettuce, salad etc because babies might have a hard time tearing them apart so as not to stick to the roof of their mouths.

I also didn’t mention pomegranate, because of its high choking risk.

What comes next?

Knowing what to feed your kids might be a little easier now that you have this list, but actually getting them to eat or at least try any food is another story entirely.

This is why I have put together a 7-part blog series about how to get your little one to eat any food. It is based on more than 3 years of feeding little tummies, observing and taking mental notes about everything I did and everything they did at mealtimes.

I think you’ll find it useful and worth reading. You can save it on Pinterest for later reading or share with someone you know.

Thanks!

Ioana x

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Categories Baby food, Blog, Featured, The basics Tags baby led weaning, BLW, finger foods, first foods

50 Delicious Foods for 1 year old with few teeth

When your baby’s first little tooth erupts, it gives rise to mixed emotions. On one hand, there’s joy, because your little one is growing and on the other hand, there’s horror, if you’re still breastfeeding! For most babies, the first tooth makes an appearance anywhere from four months onward and some babies are even born with teeth. On the other end of the spectrum, you may have a late bloomer, whose first tooth takes its own sweet time, maybe even till he’s a year old! Here are 50 foods for 1 year old with few teeth.

50 foods for 1 year old with few teeth

Fruit Finger foods for babies without teeth

Vegetable Finger Foods for Babies without teeth

Breakfast Recipes for Babies without Teeth

Lunch/Dinner Recipes for Babies without Teeth

Snack Finger Food Recipes for Babies without Teeth

Dessert recipes for Babies without Teeth

Tips for feeding babies without teeth/foods for 1 year old with few teeth

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you give finger foods to baby with no teeth?

What can my baby eat with 2 teeth?

What can I feed my 1 year old with no teeth?

What should 1 year old be eating?

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But you’re obviously not going to wait till his first birthday to start solids! Since the recommended age for starting to wean is 6 months, many babies don’t depend upon their teeth to eat. Besides, the first teeth that appear are usually the front teeth, which aren’t used for chewing anyway. (Their gums are enough for that, which your poor nipples probably know by now!)

For most babies till the age of 8 months, the puree and porridge phase goes by smoothly. But many Moms worry about their child’s diet after this phase, when they start thinking about introducing lumpier textures in their baby’s diet. Now you don’t need to worry if your baby still doesn’t have any teeth yet – we assure you, he’s not going to starve! Keep breastfeeding him for as long as you want, and as for foods, we’ve drawn up a list of 50 foods for babies without teeth , even if he’s still waiting for that first tooth!

50 foods for 1 year old with few teeth

Fruit Finger foods for babies without teeth

Most fruits can be fed directly, as long as they’re ripe. For starters, avoid the peel and ensure there are no seeds. For harder fruits, you can stew them for a few minutes to make them soft. These are finger foods for 6 month old baby with no teeth

1. Bananas – Can be fed as it is, just ensure that it is ripe enough

2. Avocado – Go for perfectly ripe avocados, or it’ll be too hard for baby

3. Peach – Feed ripe peaches directly

4. Mango – Go for ripe ones, but avoid the extremely squishy ones

5. Strawberries – Hull before offering to baby

6. Watermelon – Remove the seeds and ensure only the red parts are given

7. Pear – Peel and give baby; if it seems to hard, stew it for some time

8. Apple – Peel before giving baby; if the apple is too crunchy, stew it first

9. Muskmelon – Can be given directly, if it is ripe and soft enough

Vegetable Finger Foods for Babies without teeth

Vegetables are hard for babies without teeth to eat directly, so will require some steaming or boiling. Cook till just soft and not any more, or else they’ll turn into mush and won’t be the texture you’re looking for. These are good for finger foods for 7 month old baby with 2 teeth.

10. Carrot – steam or boil to make it soft, but don’t overcook

11. Cauliflower – Roast or steam; take care to prevent burning

12. Broccoli – Roast or steam lightly; it’ll crumble if overcooked

13. Potato – Boil or steam well till soft

14. Pumpkin – Cook for a short while till the cubes are just soft

15. Zucchini – Steam or cook lightly till soft

16. Beetroot – Steam or boil till quite soft

Breakfast Recipes for Babies without Teeth

Many of these breakfast ideas can be made for the whole family or older kids as well. Choose from Indian and other cuisines so your baby gets used to sweet and savory breakfasts. You can add fruit on the side as well. These are good foods for toddlers with few teeth

17. Eggless Apple Whole Wheat Pancake – You can skip the salt if you like

18. Banana Toast – You can also try almond milk

19. Waffles – You can use coconut milk or almond milk to make these

20. Vegetable Idli – You can start with only grated carrot and add more vegetables later on

21. Blueberry Oat Muffins – Substitute the milk with almond milk or baby formula

22. Scrambled Eggs – You can use coconut milk instead, and skip the salt

23. Oat Cereal – You can add pureed fruit for more bulk

24. Baby Omelette – You can skip the milk or add formula

25. Steamed Dosa – Serve this with chutney powder for babies

26. Banana Pancakes – Make your own pancake batter and use

Lunch/Dinner Recipes for Babies without Teeth

Meals like lunch and dinner seem to be the biggest challenge for Moms of babies with no teeth, but there are many options. Adjust the salt content when you cook for baby – try adding spices instead to flavor the food. You can add all these foods in your 1 year old baby food menu

27. Flavored Paneer – Make sure the paneer is soft and not rubbery

28. Chicken Carrot Meatballs – You can also try plain chicken meatballs

29. Butternut Squash Risotto – You can use any short grained rice

30. Sweet Potato and Lentil Croquettes – Opt for cheese with less salt

31. Butternut Mac and Cheese – Skip the salt and curry, you can also replace the thyme with fresh herbs

32. Mini Aloo Paratha – Skip the salt; later you can try adding peas to the filling

33. Carrot Khichdi – You can also try this with beetroot

34. Bolognese Pasta – You can use chicken mince

35. Ghee Rice – Use homemade ghee for better results

36. Chicken Nuggets – You can use turkey or chicken here, be sure that you’re using boneless pieces

These are a few of best delicious foods for 1 year old with few teeth.

Snack Finger Food Recipes for Babies without Teeth

If you’re trying to get baby to eat on a schedule, you can offer her these snacks when she gets hungry in between. Try to balance it like this: if she hasn’t had any veggies all day, try with a veggie snack.These are perfect finger foods for 1 year old

37. Soft Cheese

38. Sweet Potato Fries – Serve with homemade tomato sauce

39. Cauliflower Nuggets – Skip the salt; substitute breadcrumbs with powdered baby cereal

40. Spinach Fritters – Skip the chillies and chilly powder

41. Baked Avocado Fries – Substitute bread crumbs with powdered baby cereal

42. Pumpkin Sooji Fingers – Serve with homemade tomato sauce

43. Banana Oatmeal Fingers – You can also add a little of our Dry Fruit Powder

44. Broccoli Cheese Nuggets – Substitute bread crumbs with powdered baby cereal and use cheese with less salt

Dessert recipes for Babies without Teeth

While you don’t need to make a sweet dish a daily affair, once in a while even baby deserves a treat! Making them less sweet will prevent a sweet tooth later, whenever the teeth come in! These are perfect finger foods for 9 month old with no teeth

45. Carrot Cake – Skip the soda, and use almond or coconut milk

46. Samai Payasam – You can add a small amount of the dry fruit powder for taste

47. Fruit Yogurt – Avoid yogurt that is too sour

48. Frozen Applesauce Treats – Get the applesauce recipe here

49. Egg Pudding – Substitute the milk with coconut milk or almond milk

50. Wheat Halwa – Try not to make it too runny to give baby a chance to chew

Tips for feeding babies without teeth/foods for 1 year old with few teeth

1. Check the age recommendation on each recipe before feeding your baby.

2. Make sure you follow the 3 day rule with all new foods to be aware of any allergy.

3. Always be in the room with your baby when he’s eating.

4. With a new food, introduce small amounts at a time.

5. In case of any doubt, consult a doctor.

Most babies will find a way to gnaw on their food, chew on it at the back of their mouths and swallow. They generally have a natural gagging reflex to prevent choking, so they’ll spit out food that’s may be dangerous – don’t force it back down. With some trial and error, you’ll soon find that your baby is able to enjoy most foods – you’ll know when you see that loving toothless grin!

Hope this huge list of foods for 1 year old with few teeth was helpful for you, please let us know your queries in comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you give finger foods to baby with no teeth?

Yes, we can give finger foods to baby with no teeth. As baby's gums are very strong, they can easily chew on soft finger foods with ease. In this article we have listed 50 foods for babies without teeth

What can my baby eat with 2 teeth?

Here are the list of foods that your baby can eat with 2 teeth - soft fruits, soft steamed vegetables, pancakes, soft dosas, mac and cheese, khichdi etc. we have compiled a interesting list of 50 foods for babies with few teeth

What can I feed my 1 year old with no teeth?

Here are the list of foods that you can give your 1 year old baby with no teeth - soft fruits, soft steamed vegetables, pancakes, soft dosas, mac and cheese, khichdi etc. we have compiled a interesting list of 50 foods for 1 year old baby with no teeth.

What should 1 year old be eating?

A 1 year old baby can eat all the foods that the family eats with less spice and salt

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We are 10 months old and we eat porridge, meat, vegetables, cottage cheese, potatoes , fruits not really, juices too, if only diluted with water. The yolk has recently been introduced into the diet. Do I still need to introduce complementary foods, in accordance with the age of the child, or is it enough that he eats? we are waiting for the teeth to come out, but they are not in a hurry :).

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What will the doctor do? And have you ever seen toothless children? My child got his first zuyu in a year. At a year and a half, only 6 teeth. My husband and I also barked our teeth late. But at the age of almost 45, my husband has not a single filling, but I have one.

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but it's not fate to go to the doctor and ask "where are the teeth?"

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do? And have you ever seen toothless children? My child got his first zuyu in a year. At a year and a half, only 6 teeth. My husband and I also barked our teeth late. But at the age of almost 45, my husband has not a single filling, but I have one.

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should be given what he can chew with his gums: soaked dryers, carrots, grated, sliced apples, cucumbers. Otherwise, the teeth will stand like that, you need to stimulate the gums with something more rigid, then the teeth will appear faster.

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go to the doctor with the baby and ask him that there is no tesh, if there are no Zubikov in the mouth of

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We are a year old and have no teeth yet. We eat the same as you, only also fish, introduced at 8 months.

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numb . . at 3.5 months my two teeth came out, this of course is also not the norm, but what happens in a year there are still no teeth? Can you take pictures?

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should be given what he can chew with his gums: soaked dryers, carrots, grated, sliced apples, cucumbers. Otherwise, the teeth will remain standing, you need to stimulate the gums with something more rigid, then the teeth will appear faster. come out, it's genetics, everything has its time

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I saw that my nephew never grew dairy. Intrauterine development went like this. Until the age of 6, he wore special crowns and ate a lot of frayed food.
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The medical community has long recognized breastfeeding as the best way to develop a child. The uniqueness of mother's milk makes it indispensable for the child's body. Undoubtedly, mothers should breastfeed their children in any situation, except for special medical contraindications.

It is impossible to overestimate the influence of breast milk on the development of a baby's teeth. It contains substances that increase the immunity of the oral cavity, and minerals that strengthen teeth.

Therefore, it is surprising for mothers to hear about the facts of the connection of early childhood caries with breastfeeding. And on this issue, the opinions of scientists differ: some of them confirm the increase in carious activity during prolonged breastfeeding, some refute it.

Early childhood caries is a rapid process of destruction of milk teeth in children under 2-3 years old. In a severe form, this is manifested by brown, dilapidated, painful teeth.

The front upper teeth are affected first, sometimes on the palatal surface, which goes unnoticed. Then the process can be detected on the lateral upper and lower teeth. Only the anterior teeth of the lower jaw are almost never involved in the process. Breastfeeding and tooth decay - what's the connection?

Before answering this question, we turn to the scientific facts about the mechanisms of development of caries:

Dental caries occurs when bacteria come into direct contact with food and drink, which the bacteria convert into acids. The baby receives these bacteria from the mother during the first year of life.

the process of the course of caries is a regular change of periods of "attack" and "repair". In itself, mother's milk is not the best food for bacteria, it is low in sugars. And it contains quite a lot of buffer substances that restore tooth enamel after a period of "attack" bacteria by acids.

each meal provokes an acid "attack" of bacteria on the teeth. It comes from any kind of food, both high and low in sugar. The process of "repairing" after an acid "attack" takes about two to three hours. If we eat earlier, the teeth do not have time to recover from previous exposure to acids and the decay process goes deeper.

caries in children worse at night. This is due to the slowing down of saliva production during sleep. Saliva is the main source of minerals for repairing teeth. Any food, drink and even breast milk taken before bed or during the night will stimulate the carious process.

In fact, breastfeeding poses minimal risk of tooth decay and is protective for most babies. Its reverse effect can be observed only if a rational feeding regimen is violated:

high feeding frequency;
frequent night feedings;
if the child's mouth is not cleaned after feeding.

What other dentists think about it

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has a clear position on breastfeeding. They fully support breastfeeding. But they warn that the risk of developing tooth decay when breastfeeding is the same as when feeding with artificial mixtures. And it is recommended to avoid night feedings with the appearance of the first tooth in the child's mouth.

Here are some tips for caring for your child's oral health: