This is the fluoride version in Grin's kids range, carrying sodium monofluorophosphate at 1000 ppm - the strength dentists generally recommend for children - and it is intended for ages three and over, once a child is reliably spitting rather than swallowing.
Grin developed it in New Zealand with paediatric dentists and chemists. Calcium carbonate does the cleaning, kept mild rather than harshly abrasive, with palm-free glycerine from rapeseed and lauryl glucoside from coconut in place of SLS. Xylitol handles the sweetness without sugar, and there is organic aloe vera leaf extract, organic calendula oil and organic New Zealand sea salt for young gums. Fennel extract, menthol, carrageenan and xanthan gum finish the formula, and the strawberry flavour is real rather than synthetic, with no artificial colours or glitter.
Nothing in it is fragranced, preserved or parabenised, and it is vegan, cruelty free and palm oil free.
A pea-sized amount, two minutes of gentle circles, twice a day. The 70 g tube is the standard size and will see a young child through a good many weeks of brushing.
Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate, Glycerine (Palm-Free from Rapeseed), Aqua (Water), Xylitol, Lauryl Glucoside (Palm-Free from Coconut), Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Gum, Sodium Monofluorophosphate (SMF), Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce (Fennel) Extract, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract Organic, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil Organic, Natural Strawberry Flavour, Organic NZ Sea Salt.
Directions
Use for children 3 years and older. Squeeze a pea-sized amount onto a soft-bristled toothbrush. Brush gently in small circular motions for two minutes, twice daily after meals. Encourage spitting out excess paste and rinsing thoroughly. Supervise brushing to ensure safe use.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 30 °C. Close the tube cap firmly after use to maintain freshness and ensure child safety.
