Best Non-Toxic Baby Toothpaste

We vetted baby toothpaste against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.

Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Here's what we look for:

Fluoride-free formulas with alternatives like hydroxyapatite or baking soda
Food-grade ingredients with no artificial dyes, flavors, or sweeteners
No fragrance or essential oils
Free from sulfates, parabens, PEGs, and triclosan
Transparent sourcing, ingredients, and manufacturing practices

Best Non-Toxic Baby Toothpaste

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Meets the Welpr Standard

Top Pick

Botao

Fluoride Free Baby Toothpaste

Free From: Dye Free, Fluoride Free, Formaldehyde Free, Heavy Metal Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free
Certified: EWG Verified
Highlights: Vegan, Cruelty-free, Hypoallergenic, No synthetic fragrance, Fluoride-free, 0-2 years, Safe if swallowed

8.9

Performance score

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Pros

Kids genuinely enjoy the strawberry flavor; multiple parents report toddlers who now look forward to brushing.
Smooth, non-foaming texture that works well with both finger brushes and soft baby toothbrushes.
Light, pleasant taste that isn't overpowering or artificial.

Cons

Tubes arrive partially full of air, with noticeably less product than the packaging suggests; this is a recurring complaint across multiple purchases.
The gel is thin and nearly clear, making it hard to see in a toddler's mouth while brushing.

Fluoride-free and formulated to be safe to swallow, which matters for babies and toddlers who haven't learned to spit yet.
Uses xylitol to help balance acidity in the mouth, paired with botanical extracts aimed at soothing gums during teething.
Strawberry flavored using natural fruit extract rather than artificial flavoring, which can help make early brushing less of a battle.
Non-abrasive formula, so it cleans without wearing down the softer enamel on baby teeth.
As a non-toxic baby toothpaste, it's designed as a training paste for first teeth, not a replacement for fluoride toothpaste once kids are old enough to spit reliably.
Botao is a baby-focused line from K&Care Organics, an Israeli company that also makes baby sunscreen and diaper cream using a similar botanical-forward approach.

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Meets the Welpr Standard

RiseWell

Kids PRO Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

Free From: Azo Dye Free, Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Fluoride Free, Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights: Safe to swallow, Alleviates sensitivity, Restores tooth enamel, Whitens naturally, Nano & micro hydroxyapatite, Cake batter flavor, Dentist developed, Vegan

8.7

Performance score

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Pairing micro and nano hydroxyapatite, it cleans and supports developing enamel as children’s teeth grow.
For children still learning to brush, the hydroxyapatite formula is safe to swallow and remineralizes teeth if accidentally ingested.
The PRO version combines 5% nano-hydroxyapatite with 10% micro hydroxyapatite, while the Signature kids line contains 10% micro hydroxyapatite only.
It does not foam; the clean feeling comes from the ingredients working rather than soap-like suds.
The flavor is cake batter, described as tasting like spoonfuls straight from the mixing bowl. Adults can use the same formula in this flavor, too.

Meets the Welpr Standard

RiseWell

Kids Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

Free From: Azo Dye Free, Cruelty Free, Dye Free, Fluoride Free, Gluten Free, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free
Highlights: Safe to swallow, Restores tooth enamel, Naturally whitens, Cake batter flavor, Dentist developed, No artificial flavors

8.4

Performance score

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Amazon
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Hydroxyapatite remineralizes teeth and supports developing enamel as children’s teeth grow.
It is safe to swallow, which suits children who are still learning to brush and may not reliably spit toothpaste out.
Vanilla Planifolia fruit gives the paste its slight tan color and cake-batter flavor.
The paste does not foam because it leaves out SLS and similar synthetic derivatives; its clean feeling comes without soap-like suds.
Adults can use the cake-batter version too. It has the same formula as the regular mineral toothpaste, with the flavor being the difference.

How to Swap to Non-Toxic baby toothpaste:

Here's how to swap to non-toxic baby toothpaste:

What to know about baby toothpaste

Baby toothpaste goes directly into your child's mouth, and young children inevitably swallow most of it. That makes the ingredients in baby toothpaste especially important since whatever is in the formula is being ingested regularly.

Many baby toothpastes contain synthetic sweeteners, artificial flavors, synthetic dyes, or preservatives that aren't ideal for developing bodies.
Because babies and toddlers swallow toothpaste at nearly every brushing, this is a high-priority product to get right early.

Check what's in your current toothpaste

Use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to check the toothpaste you're using for your baby. Take a picture of the ingredient label and Welpr will flag anything worth noting.

Look at the inactive ingredients list on the back — that's where synthetic sweeteners, artificial flavors, dyes, and preservatives are usually listed.
If you use different toothpastes for different children, scan each one since formulas can vary a lot even within the same brand.

Use your current baby toothpaste more carefully

If you're not ready to switch right away, you can reduce how much your baby is exposed to by simply using less. A tiny amount is all that's needed for little teeth.

For babies under three, use only a rice-grain-sized smear of toothpaste per brushing.
Gently wipe out any excess toothpaste with a damp cloth after brushing to limit what gets swallowed.

Choose a cleaner baby toothpaste

Look for baby toothpastes with simple, recognizable ingredients. The best options skip synthetic fragrances, artificial sweeteners, artificial dyes, and questionable preservatives entirely.

Choose formulas that are free from artificial flavors, synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, and PEGs — and make sure every ingredient is clearly listed on the label.
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Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....

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Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...

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