Our 2-yr old isn't overly keen on our toothpaste. Understandable, 'cause it's pretty strong and minty. So we decided to give making our own toothpaste a go. KB's brother and partner make their own and have been very happy with it. All we needed was coconut oil and baking soda, with a couple of other optional ingredients, if we so chose. KB and I tested it last night and, while the tea-tree taste was a trifle strong, it was palatable and seemed to do a good job. Even more to the point - Finn used it this morning and quite happily brushed his teeth. So, it's not in a convenient tube and the consistency will alter with the temperature (the oil will liquify if too hot and conversely harden when cold), but it's cheap, chemical-free and can be made easily in small batches (important given it's kept in wee pots, so to avoid potential for bacteria growth, especially if multiple family members are using the same pot - we've got bits of popsicle sticks to get out a bit each time, then throw those away.
2 tbsp coconut oil (softened, but not liquid)
2 tbsp baking soda
2 tbsp bentonite clay, powdered (to remineralise teeth, but also made paste a bit thicker)
2-3 drops essential oil - tea tree for anti-bacterial properties, peppermint or rosemary for freshness
- Mix together and scrape into pottles. Ba-bam, you're done.
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