The bottle: the big, bad wolf

The bottle is frequently used as a means to reassure and soothe an infant, and for the help asleep. Sometimes we even left him in his bed at night.

However, many people are unaware that behind this appearance of sweet milky sheep hides a ferocious wolf, whose fangs can be very quickly because of the beautiful white teeth of our children.

The bacteria ferment easily milk and sugary drinks. Until a child has a bottle available, the acidity in his mouth remains permanently high (see previous page). In such a case, even brushing several times a day can offset these continuous attacks of cavities.

It is not over-emphasize the risks of bottle syrup or other drinks containing sugar, milk, but also without any addition. If the bottle contains one of these liquids, it is imperative to remove the child when he has finished drinking, or does not complete within a reasonable time. Once the child is big enough to drink from a cup, the bottle should be deleted.

If you give a bottle to a child to use it at will, not fill it with anything other than water or tea diluted, you must be sure it contains no sugar .