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Healthy smiles start at home: a guide to brushing your child’s teeth.

Brushing children's teeth
When to brush:

Start as soon as the first tooth appears (usually around 6 months).

Brush twice each day at home, especially before bedtime.

Brush for your child until they are 3. Then supervise until at least age 7.

How to brush:

Start as soon as the first tooth appears (usually around 6 months).

Brush twice each day at home, especially before bedtime.

Brush for your child until they are 3. Then supervise until at least age 7.
Other ways to ensure good oral health
It’s not all about brushing. There are other things you should do to ensure your child has healthy teeth and gums.

Diet

Cut down on ‘free sugars’ (any sugar added to food or drink) like those in cakes, sweets, sauces, juice, smoothies and some yoghurts and breakfast cereals.

Offer water and milk as main drinks. If you do offer sugary drinks, keep them to mealtimes only and ensure they are very well diluted.

Cut down on sugary snacks and drinks between meals.

Limit the use of foods you suck from pouches. When using them, squeeze onto a spoon rather than sucking.

Bottles, cups and sipping

From 6 months, introduce an open cup or a cup with a free flowing valve.

From 12 months, avoid bottles or sippy cups that need sucking.

Dentist visits

Schedule your child’s first dental appointment once their first teeth appear and before their first birthday.

Keep up with regular check-ups – dentists can spot problems early and help prevent decay.

Ask the dental team for advice on looking after your child’s oral health.

In the lobby we have displayed brushing your teeth routine charts, colouring sheets, helpful information for brushing teeth and tooth brush and tooth paste sets.

Please feel free to speak to a member of staff at pick up for anymore information.

📚✨ Happy World Book Day✨📚

Yesterday MonkeyMoos Basingstoke was filled with imagination, storytelling and some amazing costumes as the children celebrated the magic of books! From favourite characters to classic stories, it was wonderful to see the children so excited about reading.

Throughout the day we enjoyed sharing stories together, exploring books in our cosy reading areas, and bringing our favourite characters to life through play and creativity. Reading with children helps build language, confidence and a lifelong love of learning – and today was the perfect reminder of how magical stories can be.

A big thank you to all our families for helping the children join in the fun and for supporting their love of books at home. 💛

What’s your child’s favourite bedtime story? 📖