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Leave it to kids to quickly get bored with anything and everything. Even toothpaste flavors.
I had been making my kid friendly strawberry toothpaste and the kids loved it… and then one day, they were done with it. “Can we have a new flavor?” “I don’t like strawberry today.”
Sigh… kids these days! Or maybe my kids are just spoiled when it comes to toothpaste flavors.
Kids who use conventional toothpaste probably do not get too many options. My kids, oh they are smart… they know that mommy can make lots of different toothpastes!
Wait, you make your own kid toothpaste?
Yep! Want to know why?
Ingredients – What’s in Your Kid’s Toothpaste?Store bought toothpastes contain less than natural ingredients and I’d rather them not go near my child’s mouth. If you scan the ingredient list you will find things like propylparaben, propylene glycol, sodium fluoride, artificial colorings, and more!
Many of these ingredients come with concerns ranging from allergies to organ system toxicity! Yikes! Toothpastes should not come with these concerns!
If you are curious as to what might be hiding in your child’s toothpaste then I suggest heading over to EWG’s cosmetic database, searching for your current toothpaste brand, and finding out what is going into your child’s mouth.
Price
Even if you find an amazing natural toothpaste, you will have to pay a pretty penny. Now somethings are worth paying for but if you ask me, toothpaste does not need to be one of those things!
It’s just too easy to make your own and homemade toothpaste costs next to nothing!
What ingredients are in my Kid Friendly Creamsicle Toothpaste?
Xylitol – You might recognize this ingredient from many toothpastes and chewing gums. Xylitol is a sweetener so it helps make the toothpaste yummy but it’s a sweetener with perks because it also prevents cavities and can even help remineralize teeth!
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is a popular toothpaste ingredient thanks to it’s antibacterial and anti-fugal properties. There’s also evidence that coconut oil helps fight cavities!
Orange Flavoring – While there really aren’t any reasons to include the orange flavoring for oral health, it does make this toothpaste taste similar to many kid toothpastes on the market. A kid friendly flavor is always a helpful thing when getting kids to brush their teeth!
Kid Friendly Creamsicle Toothpaste
1 tbs xylitol – finely ground
2 tbs coconut oil – softened
1/8 tsp orange flavor extract or 3 drops sweet orange essential oils (I’d avoid using essential oils in kids under 2 years)
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together.
Transfer toothpaste to a storage container.
To Use:
Scoop out a tiny bit each time you need to brush teeth.
You may want to reserve a popsicle stick or some such tool for scooping out toothpaste to avoid contaminating the toothpaste.
Note: The above listed orange flavor extract contains glycerin, many prefer to avoid glycerin as it coats the teeth and keeps them from remineralizing. I’d suggest the essential oil route or an extract (although you’ll want to check out those ingredients as well).
This sounds like something my kids would love. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. š
What a healthy alternative to conventional toothpaste. I’d love to use this for myself! Yum! I am so delighted that you shared your healthy and delightful Kid Friendly Creamsicle Toothpaste with us at the Healthy Happy Green Natural Party! Iām Pinning and sharing this!
Hi Brittany,
I never use conventional toothpaste. Sometimes I make my own or else I buy a very safe organic type toothpaste. love your recipe – it sounds very flavorful and healthy. No toxic chemicals. Shared!
Love this flavor combo! I bet the flavor tastes so good! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party!
I’m pretty sure my kids would try to eat this. LOL
Thank you for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop
I’m not a mom but I have found myself on your blog, and am really loving it. I want to make this toothpaste for myself, great stuff here š
Awesome! This toothpaste is great for kids AND adults. š
I’m glad to hear it is!! I want to use it myself. š Thank you for sharing the recipe and ingredients!
What is in the “orange flavoring”?
Also you must make sure you teach your children to spit the toothpaste in the can and not in the sink. The addition of coconut oil will clog your pipes as it solidifies.
If you click the link you can see more info on the flavoring. This one is alcohol free so it uses glycerin, water, and flavoring. It’s non-GMO.
Orange flavoring sounds really cool! I’m personally sooooo sick of mint flavored toothpastes – literally everything on the market seems to be mint flavored! I know mint smells nice and all, but man, it’d be nice to have something different to wake up to in the morning!
I definitely want to try this when I get a chance – it’ll be cool to have a different flavor. I imagine if I wanted I could experiment around with other flavors too, right?
You can definitely experiment with other flavors! In fact, I have a strawberry toothpaste recipe on the blog as well.
Very cool, I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for the response!
This is fantastic! Will definitely try making it for my younger sis š (and for myself)
Any resources for reusable tubes?
I love this idea. Also thinking of adding baking soda.
These are silicone reusable tubes. http://amzn.to/2l5s5pH This type of tube should work but keep in mind that coconut oil hardens in cooler temps.
I wonder if substituting MCT oil would work, and keep it liquid.
Yes, MCT oil should work just fine. You may have to add more xylitol to give it a bit more hold (so that it’s not just the liquid oil).
This sounds yummy! I never thought about making orange or strawberry toothpaste. Thanks for the recipe!