ToothWipes, 20 Apple Spiffies, 6 Boxes

I buy Spiffies for my disabled son to wipe all his teeth before brushing. They are also great for holding cheeks out to get a good brush in the back of the mouth. I use them to wipe his tongue clean also. Most children like the taste of apples, so this wipe is super easy to use. It takes a little practice to wrap the wipe around your finger to get the best use.

I bought this on the advice of my dentist for our 9 month old twins. The dental hygenist suggested cutting the spiffy in half and using half at a time. Don't do this! There is not enough to get a good grip and the baby could easily choke when you lose your grip and he starts to eat it. Even when you use the whole thing, you have to wrap it carefully and tightly around your fingers so a baby doesn't bite it off. It is a good product but you should be careful using it on a baby.

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My twins love to brush their teeth and ask me to brush every night before bed. They love the taste and I feel good about personally getting in there and clearing off the plaque and sugars. Our pediatric dentist approves too, but would like us to switch to toothbrushes and paste once the twins can manage a good cleaning on their own.

These are great. The kid like them so much he wants to suck off all the "juice" after we do a teeth cleaning. Only wish they opened on the other side as he has some issues that you tear the tooth fairy in half when you open them.