Tom's of Maine Fluoride-Free Toddler Training Toothpaste, Mild Fruit
A short ingredient training paste for babies under 2, with a small tube for the money.
The short version
- Parents starting a toddler on a training paste who want a short ingredient list
- Families avoiding SLS, propylene glycol and artificial dyes
- Your child is already past 24 months
- You want the cheapest training paste per ounce
What owners like
- One of the shortest and most natural leaning ingredient lists among toddler pastes
- Gentle gel texture that is easy to use on a first toothbrush
- The tip dispenses small amounts without mess
Common complaints
- Small tube for the price
- Age range stops at 24 months
- The mild flavor may not win over every child
Based on Tom's of Maine's product pages, the Whole Foods Market listing, and two editorial roundups (Healthline and Little Loving Life). No owner reviews were read..
Research scores
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What it does
A clear fruit flavored training gel for toddlers that the maker sells as fluoride free and made without artificial dyes, flavors or preservatives.
- Clear gel with a mild fruit flavor
- Made without fluoride, SLS and propylene glycol
- No artificial dyes, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners
- Small dispensing tip to limit mess
- Recyclable tube where local programs accept it
A fit for parents who want a training paste with a short, natural leaning ingredient list for a child roughly 3 to 24 months old. The trade offs are a small tube for the money and an age range that ends at 2, so a different paste is needed after that.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 1.75 oz tube in the US; the Canadian tube is listed at 35 mL
- Age range
- 3 to 24 months (retail listings and editorial roundups)
- Flavor
- Mild fruit, clear gel
- Fluoride
- None (maker)
- Made without
- SLS, propylene glycol, artificial dyes, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners (maker and retail listing)
- Ingredients
- Glycerin, propanediol, hydrated silica, water, xylitol, benzyl alcohol, carrageenan, natural flavor, citric acid (as listed by Healthline)
- Other claims
- Gluten free, no animal ingredients, not tested on animals (maker)
- Tube
- No mess dispensing tip; recyclable tube per the maker, though not every community accepts it
Worth knowing
- The maker says to get medical help or call Poison Control right away if more than the amount used for brushing is swallowed.
- The maker suggests a quick talk with a dentist or doctor when choosing a toothpaste for a child under 2.
Questions
Is Tom's of Maine toddler toothpaste fluoride free?
Yes. The maker labels it fluoride free.
What age is Tom's toddler training toothpaste for?
Retail listings and editorial roundups give 3 to 24 months. The maker's page suggests talking to a dentist or doctor about toothpaste choice for children under 2.
Is it safe if swallowed?
Retail listings describe it as safe if swallowed. Tom's own page says a tiny accidental amount is generally not harmful, still advises spitting it out, and says to call Poison Control if more than a brushing amount is swallowed.
Does it contain SLS or propylene glycol?
No. It is made without both, according to the maker and retail listings.
Sources
- Fluoride-Free Toddler Natural Training Toothpaste (Tom's of Maine)
- Fluoride-Free Toddler Training Natural Toothpaste, Mild Fruit (Tom's of Maine Canada)
- Tom's of Maine Toddlers Fluoride-Free Natural Toothpaste in Mild Fruit Gel (Whole Foods Market)
- The 8 Best Baby Toothpastes (Healthline)
- Best Toddler Toothpaste (Little Loving Life)
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.