This is taken from a portion of the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry's website

http://www.aapd.org/publications/brochures/babycare.asp

Q. When should I start cleaning my baby?s teeth?

A: The sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your child?s gums
with a soft infant toothbrush and water. Remember that most small
children do not have the dexterity to brush their teeth effectively.
Unless it is advised by your child?s pediatric dentist, do not use
fluoridated toothpaste until age 2-3.

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I see a problem with too much contraction in the information that is
made available to the public by way of the WWW.

The info at the link below, offers a different guideline for babies at
age one year.

http://www.chsd.org/body.cfm?id=256

"...Use a tiny pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste as early as age
one.  Remove the excess with a washcloth."

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Visit the Academy's website.  This link offers a list of
topics/brochures.

http://www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/brochurelist.asp

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