BATH - ORAL CARE HAAKAA

Start good oral care habits young with Haakaa

Caring for your baby’s teeth

To keep baby gums healthy and to get bub used to the sensation of brushing teeth, starting good oral care habits young helps pave the way for the future. But brushing teeth is sometimes a challenge for many parents. This is how the Haakaa Silicone Toothbrush can help – by removing plaque more effectively than other children’s toothbrushes and by giving a better cleaning experience with its soft silicone 360 bristles.

Haakaa infant oral care 360 silicone toothbrush for 6 month+ babies

Haakaa’s 360 Silicone Toothbrush is loved by mums and dads for many reasons. It is safe for bub because it is made from 100% soft food grade silicone and is BPA, PVC and phthalate free, and is also eco-friendly. Suitable for babies 6 months+, with little or no teeth, the 360 soft silicone bristles massage and soothes tender gums and keeps teeth and gums clean and healthy. Its suction base keeps the toothbrush upright instead of lying flat which keeps the brush head clean and free of germs and other nasties.

Looking after your baby’s dental health

For most babies, teeth will begin to appear around 6-10 months. But dental care should begin before teeth appear. At around 3 months, to keep gums healthy, wipe gums with a clean, damp cloth or gauze twice a day. At 6 months you can start with a suitable baby toothbrush – like the Haakaa 360 Silicone Toothbrush, maintaining the twice a day habit. Only use water, no toothpaste until 18 months.

BPA Free Silicone toothbrush

The Haakaa 360 Toothbrush is the perfect silicone teether brush because it is BPA free and also PVC and phthalate free. It's also made from 100% food grade silicone making it safe for cleaning baby’s teeth and gums. And the soft silicone bristles of this special brush make massaging, cleaning and brushing gentler on tender gums.

Haakaa kids’ oral care set and products

Besides Haakaa’s 360 Silicone Toothbrush, another Haakaa bestseller is the Teething Tot Gift Set, a popular choice for all your little one’s bath, nail and oral care needs. This fun and functional gift set includes the top selling silicone toothbrush, safe baby nail care kit to file (not cut) baby’s nails, the Fresh Food Feeding Teether (which is two products in one!), and the Silicone Palm Teether which not only soothes aching gums but also doubles up as a bath toy.

Preventing decay of your baby’s teeth

While brushing teeth twice daily with a safe and trusted baby toothbrush is part of good daily oral care habits, there are other additional ways to prevent tooth decay. This includes avoiding sugary food and drinks and to not let baby go to bed with a bottle. To cement good oral care habits for your family, visit your dentist with bub when the first tooth appears, or at around one year. Always follow your dentist’s advice for your child’s mouth health and oral care.

Best time to brush a child’s teeth

Good oral care habits are best started young and made effective by a regular routine. Dentists recommend brushing teeth in the morning and before bed so it’s ideal to follow this twice a day habit.

Haakaa teething sets available

Over and above brushing teeth, Haakaa also have a range of baby teething toys which not only help give relief to teething babies’ aching gums but also help develop fine motor skills and improve hand-eye coordination. Haakaa’s fun and functional range of teethers include:
• The Silicone Teething Ball is a one-piece teether designed for little hands and little mouths with a thin silicone frame which easily fits in bub’s mouth, providing relief for aching gums.
• The Fresh Food Teething Feeder and Cover Set is a teether and feeder in one, designed to help build a child’s independence while learning to safely self-feed and enjoy the flavour and texture of fresh solid foods. Its unique silicone design prevents the growth of mould, unlike mesh feeders, because silicone is so much easier to clean.
• The Silicone Teething Ring is fun, easy-to-hold and with its soft silicone teething parts, easily fits into little’s mouth to help soothe aching gums.
• The Feeding and Teething Pack is a combo pack with many of Haakaa’s much-loved teething products. Packaged in a gift box, this pack contains: the Fresh Food Teething Feeder in Steel Blue, the Silicone Teething Ball in Suva Grey and the Silicone Teething Ring.
• The Silicone Palm Teether is part of the Teething Tot Gift Set and is a fun and functional teether. Not only does it help develop fine motor skills with its firmer silicone nubs and ridges but it also develops play skills by doubling up as a bath toy.
• The Teething Tot Gift Set is both a Haakaa infant oral care kit and nail care set which includes essential and useful items for a new bub including the Haakaa Nail Care Kit, 360 Silicone Toothbrush, Fresh Food Teething Feeder and Silicone Palm Teether.

Cleaning your Haakaa kids oral care set and products

To keep your Haakaa oral care products hygienically clean, it’s best to wash before and after each use. Even though dishwasher safe, it’s also recommended to wash items in warm soapy water, rinsing and drying thoroughly after each use. Where possible, disassemble the product before washing (like the feeding teether). Only use soft bristle clean brushes or soft sponges to wash as hard scourers may scratch the surface. To sterilise, use a steam cleaner or boil in water for 2-3 minutes. To keep items looking like new for longer, avoid bleach-based cleaners or tablets to clean or sterilise.

Other Haakaa accessories available

Besides Haakaa’s baby bath oral care range, other popular Haakaa bestsellers include Haakaa’s manual breast pump, Haakaa Gen 3 baby bottles and teats, Haakaa breastfeeding nipple shields, baby nail care set, sippy cups, and baby care products. Shop Metro Baby online for trusted Haakaa gift packs and products, available in a range of colours, from bluestone to blush and many shades in between.

Buying your Haakaa product at Metro Baby

Metro Baby offers a vast range of trusted Haakaa baby products as well as products from local and international brands to help you on your journey as your child develops from nappies to scooters and beyond. All Metro Baby products adhere to Australian and New Zealand safety standards which include car seats, prams, high chairs, cutlery, clothes, bibs, toys, hairbrushes, skincare creams and so much more! Metro Baby’s exceptional customer care includes easy checkout, Price Promise, PayPal with interest-free payments, special offers, and gift cards to fulfil a new mum or any parent's wishlist.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haakaa bath and oral care:

What is the goal of Haakaa baby oral care?

Haakaa’s range of baby oral care products is designed to help parents navigate the milestones of teething and brushing teeth, to start good oral care habits young and keep little mouths healthy.

What are the main features of the Haakaa baby oral care products?

The 360 Silicone Toothbrush helps keep little mouths healthy, starts daily brushing oral care habits young (from 6months+), as well as helps relieve aching gums. Haakaa’s range of teethers are designed to help relieve baby’s aching gums while teething, with specific items doubling up in functionality as a feeder (Fresh Food Teething Feeder) or bath toy (Silicone Palm Teether). For added relief to aching gums, store your Haakaa teethers in the freezer in between use.

What are the purposes of the Haakaa baby oral care products?

Every item in the Haakaa range is designed with many purposes. This includes baby oral care products. The Silicone Toothbrush promotes good oral care habits and mouth hygiene. The Teething Feeder is a feeder and teether, promotes independent eating and helps relieve sore gums. Haakaa’s teethers not only relieve aching gums but also help develop fine motor skills and play skills.

What are the benefits of the Haakaa toothbrushes?

The Haakaa 360 Silicone Toothbrush helps keep gums clean, promotes good daily oral care habits, helps your little one get used to brushing teeth, and can help relieve aching gums. You can buy the Haakaa toothbrush as a stand-alone item or as part of the fun and functional gift set.