Originally Posted by jenboo:
My ds is only 6 weeks old. He gets bottles of breastmilk for his night feedings. After each bottle I wipe his gums with a wash cloth.
I'm hoping that by starting so young, we won't have issues with teeth brushing later.
Breastmilk doesn't cause tooth decay.
http://anationofmoms.com/2011/02/tru...se-caries.html
There are several other sources out there that back this up. The main reason is that breastmilk contains lactoferin which actually kills the bacteria that causes tooth decay.