Dr. Brown's Fluoride Free Baby Toothpaste Review

Dr. Brown's Fluoride-Free Baby Toothpaste, Apple Pear (1.4 oz)

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The short version

Buy it if

Parents who want one paste from the first tooth until age 3
Families who want a vegan paste without SLS, parabens or artificial colors

Skip it if

You have a dog that could get into the tube
You want a larger tube to buy less often

What owners like

Designed for the under 3 training stage with mild flavors babies accept
Fewer filler ingredients than many kids' pastes
Flip cap is handy while holding a baby

Common complaints

Small tube that runs out quickly
The toothbrush in Dr. Brown's toothbrush and paste set has bristles some parents find too firm

Based on Dr. Brown's product pages and three editorial roundups (Healthline, Little Loving Life and Kidco Dental). No owner reviews were read..

Research scores

Does the job 7.5 designed for the under 3 training stage with mild flavors

Safety info and materials 7.5 maker states safe to swallow, a long free from list, and supervision and dog warnings

Ease of use 8.0 one hand flip cap and a single paste from birth to age 3

Value 7.0 mid price band for a small 1.4 oz tube

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$$

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What it does

A fluoride free, xylitol based baby toothpaste for ages 0 to 3 in a 1.4 oz flip cap tube, sold under the name Dr. Brown's Natural Baby Toothpaste when this one was bought.

Maker states it is safe to swallow
Labeled for use from birth to age 3
Three mild fruit flavors
One hand flip cap
Vegan and made in the USA, per the maker

A fit for parents who want a training paste that covers the whole span from first tooth to age 3, with a long free from list and a cap that opens with one hand. The trade off is a small tube, and it must be kept away from dogs per the maker.

How it compares

Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Toddler Training ToothpasteBetter if you want a clear gel with no artificial sweeteners or preservatives and only need it until age 2.$$

Colgate Kids My First Fluoride Free ToothpasteBetter if the lowest price matters most for a child under 2.$

Jack N' Jill Natural ToothpasteBetter if you want another xylitol based paste with more flavor choices.$$

Specs

Size: 1.4 oz (40 g) tube
Age range: 0 to 3 years (maker)
Flavors: Apple pear, strawberry and mixed fruit (maker)
Fluoride: None (maker)
Made without: Fluoride, SLS, gluten, phthalates, parabens, artificial flavors and colors (maker)
Key ingredients: Glycerin, water and xylitol lead the list (maker)
Other claims: Vegan, made in the USA (maker)
Cap: Flip cap that opens and closes with one hand (maker)

Worth knowing

Always use with adult supervision (maker).
Keep away from dogs (maker).

Questions

Is Dr. Brown's baby toothpaste safe to swallow?

Dr. Brown's states that it is safe to swallow and should always be used with adult supervision.

What age is Dr. Brown's toothpaste for?

The maker labels it for 0 to 3 years.

How much should be used?

The maker's directions say a pea sized drop on a super soft toothbrush, with small circular motions on teeth and gums.

Why does it say keep away from dogs?

The maker prints that warning on the product page; the paste contains xylitol.

What flavors does it come in?

Apple pear, strawberry and mixed fruit.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.