[header] How to help your kids care for their teeth [title] Use a soft-bristled brush for children. [step] Either a manual or powered is fine. Make sure the bristles are soft and rounded when choosing a toothbrush for a child. 
[title] Place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your child's brush. [step] If the child is not old enough to spit after brushing, use even less toothpaste or skip it altogether and just wet the toothbrush with water.