Best kids toothpaste in Thailand 2026: 12 tubes compared, which really have 1,000 ppm fluoride and which are swallowable but don't fight cavities
Which kids toothpaste is best? We compared 12 tubes sold in Thailand, ranking fluoride and fluoride-free tubes separately. We checked ppm, the age on the box, sugar, SLS and price per 10 g, plus how much to squeeze by age.
Kids toothpaste with fluoride
Tubes with fluoride, the ingredient that actually prevents cavities. Thailand's Department of Health and the Dental Association of Thailand recommend 1,000 ppm fluoride toothpaste from the first tooth. This is the group we recommend choosing from.
Kodomo Ultra Shield Kids Gel Toothpaste Strawberry 40 g4.5/5Families who want a cheap fluoride tube that's sold everywhere, for kids 6 months and upAbout 25 baht
Mild Kids by Babi Mild Kids Toothpaste Red Berries 40 g4.6/5Families who want a gentle 1,000 ppm fluoride tube that doesn't sting, from the first tooth, at a fair priceAbout 43 to 45 baht
Kodomo Organic Baby Toothpaste 40 g4.3/5Babies up to age 3 who dislike a tingly taste, and families who want no SLS and no synthetic colorsAbout 129 to 165 bahtQuick comparison
| # | Model | List | Score | Fluoride | Age on box | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mild Kids by Babi Mild Kids Toothpaste Red Berries 40 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.6 | 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed) | 6 months+ (per retailers) | None (xylitol) |
| 2 | Kodomo Ultra Shield Kids Gel Toothpaste Strawberry 40 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.5 | 1,000 ppm (per retailers) | 6 months+ | None |
| 3 | Kodomo Organic Baby Toothpaste 40 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.3 | 1,000 ppm (per reviews) | 6 months to 3 years | None |
| 4 | Colgate Kids Minions Strawberry 40 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.2 | 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed) | 2 years+ | Not stated |
| 5 | Master Rabbit Coco Tooth Mouth Paste 40 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.1 | 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed) | 6 months+ | None (sorbitol) |
| 6 | Kodomo Super Guard Kids Cream Toothpaste 65 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.0 | 1,000 ppm (brand's shop) | Not stated | Not stated |
| 7 | Pigeon Kids Tooth Gel 1,000 ppm 45 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 4.0 | 1,000 ppm (per reviews and retailer) | 1 year+ | None |
| 8 | Jordan Kids Step 1 Toothpaste 75 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 3.9 | 500 or 1,000 ppm (sources disagree) | 1 to 5 years | None |
| 9 | Kindee Organic Fluoride 1,000 ppm Strawberry 50 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 3.8 | 1,000 ppm (product name) | 2 years+ | None (xylitol) |
| 1 | Gentles Tots Organic Tooth Gel 8 g | Fluoride-free kids toothpaste | 3.3 | None | 3 months+ | None (xylitol, sorbitol) |
| 10 | Kindee Organic Oral Gel Strawberry 50 g | Kids toothpaste with fluoride | 3.8 | None | 6 months+ | None (xylitol) |
| 2 | Pureen Kids Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Strawberry 40 g | Fluoride-free kids toothpaste | 3.1 | None | Kids who can't spit yet | None (xylitol) |
Standing in front of the kids toothpaste shelf and feeling dizzy? Every tube has cartoons and a strawberry flavor. Some say “swallowable” in big letters, some say “Organic”, but the number that matters most is hiding in a tiny corner: how many ppm of fluoride.
We compared 11 kids toothpastes sold in Thailand and split them into two groups: tubes with fluoride, and swallowable tubes without it. We compared what brands, retailers and review articles publish. We haven’t tested them on kids’ teeth ourselves. For every tube we say whether a fact comes from the brand itself or only from retailers and reviews.
Does kids toothpaste need fluoride?
Quick Answer: Yes. Thailand’s Department of Health recommends brushing your child’s teeth twice a day with toothpaste containing 1,000 ppm fluoride or more, from the first tooth. Fluoride is what strengthens enamel against cavities.
Many families worry about swallowing and switch to fluoride-free. Dentists’ answer is to control the amount for your child’s age, not to drop fluoride.
- First tooth to under 3: 1,000 ppm, a smear that wets the bristles or a grain of rice. A parent brushes, then wipes off the foam.
- Ages 3 to 6: 1,000 ppm, the width of a child’s toothbrush or a corn kernel. Let them spit out the foam, with no big rinse, or one small rinse only.
- Age 6 and up: switch to 1,400 to 1,500 ppm, per the Dental Association of Thailand.
If your child is at high risk of cavities, for example chalky white spots on the teeth or falling asleep with a bottle, a dentist may suggest 1,500 ppm before age 6. Leave that call to the dentist.
How we ranked them
Quick Answer: Every tube was scored on the same 6 criteria. “Confirmed 1,000 ppm fluoride” and “age on the box fits young kids” count double, and tubes with and without fluoride are ranked separately.
Each criterion gets 1 to 5, then we average.
- 1,000 ppm fluoride (counts double): full marks if the brand confirms it, fewer if we only saw it at retailers or in reviews, low if sources disagree, 1 for no fluoride.
- Age on the box (counts double): full marks for 6 months or first tooth, fewer for 1 to 2 years, middle marks if not stated.
- No sugar and no SLS (the foaming agent that makes some kids’ mouths sting). If it isn’t stated, we give a middle score rather than guessing.
- Price per 10 g and actually available in Thailand.
None of these brands is connected to our team, and nobody paid to be ranked. Prices last checked 14 October 2026, mostly on Lotus’s website.
Every tube in one table
Quick Answer: On numbers alone, the cheapest per 10 g are Kodomo cream and Kodomo gel. The tube with the most confirmed info and the gentlest formula at a fair price is Mild Kids.
| Tube | Fluoride | Age on box | SLS-free | Price per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild Kids (Babi Mild) | 1,000 ppm | 6 months+ | Yes | ~฿11 |
| Kodomo Ultra Shield gel | 1,000 ppm | 6 months+ | Not stated | ~฿6 |
| Kodomo Organic Baby | 1,000 ppm | 6 months to 3 years | Yes | ~฿32 to ฿41 |
| Colgate Kids Minions | 1,000 ppm | 2 years+ | Not stated | ~฿6 |
| Master Rabbit Coco | 1,000 ppm | 6 months+ | Not stated | ~฿50 |
| Kodomo Super Guard cream | 1,000 ppm | Not stated | Not stated | ~฿5 |
| Pigeon gel | 1,000 ppm | 1 year+ | Yes | ~฿20 |
| Jordan Kids Step 1 | 500 or 1,000 ppm | 1 to 5 years | Yes | ~฿14 |
| Kindee Fluoride 1,000 ppm | 1,000 ppm | 2 years+ | Not stated | Couldn’t check |
| Gentles Tots | None | 3 months+ | Yes | ~฿199 |
| Kindee Oral Gel | None | 6 months+ | Not stated | ~฿30 |
| Pureen Kids | None | Can’t spit yet | Not stated | ~฿48 |
Is swallowable toothpaste really better?
Quick Answer: No. Most swallowable toothpastes have no fluoride, so they don’t prevent cavities. They clean off milk about as well as a plain brush.
“Swallowable” sounds reassuring, because little ones can’t spit yet. But the recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste for under-3s, just a smear that wets the bristles, is already set to be safe if swallowed. That’s why dentists prefer a tiny amount with fluoride over a bigger amount without it.
One more thing we noticed: some shops call fluoride tubes “swallowable” too. Don’t trust that. Fluoride toothpaste shouldn’t be swallowed. Use the right amount for age and slowly teach your child to spit.
What to check on the box
Quick Answer: Three things: the fluoride ppm, the age on the box, and the exact version name, because many brands sell look-alike versions with different fluoride levels.
- The ppm number usually reads Fluoride 1000 ppm, or you’ll see Sodium Fluoride or Sodium Monofluorophosphate in the ingredients. If there’s no number at all, treat it as unknown.
- The age on the box: Colgate Kids Minions strawberry is for 2+, while the Mild Mint version is for 6+. They look almost the same.
- The version name: Kindee sells fluoride-free, 500 ppm and 1,000 ppm tubes. Jordan Kids Step 1 shows up as both 500 and 1,000 ppm depending on the batch. Check the tube in your hand every time.
- “Organic” on a toothpaste tube usually refers to a few extracts in the formula. It doesn’t mean the whole tube is organic, and it says nothing about cavity protection.
How to brush so it actually works
Quick Answer: Technique matters more than the brand. Brush twice a day, with bedtime the most important, a parent brushes or re-brushes, and no milk or snacks after the bedtime brush.
- Bedtime matters most. There’s less saliva during sleep, and milk left on the teeth all night is a major cause of cavities in little kids.
- Parents brush. Little ones can’t handle a brush well yet. Let them have a go, then brush again yourself, until they’re older.
- You squeeze the toothpaste. Don’t let kids do it, and keep tubes out of reach.
- No big rinse. Spit out the foam so the fluoride stays on the teeth longer.
- See a dentist when the first tooth appears or within the first year, then every 3 to 6 months as the dentist advises.
If you see chalky white spots or brown marks on the top front teeth, take your child to a dentist soon. Early decay can still harden again if it’s caught early.
Quick pick
Quick Answer: Under 3, choose a 1,000 ppm tube labelled 6 months+, such as Mild Kids, Kodomo Ultra Shield gel or Kodomo Organic Baby. For ages 3 to 6, any tube in the fluoride group works, just adjust the amount for age.
- Small budget, easy to find: Kodomo Ultra Shield gel
- Gentle formula, mid price: Mild Kids (Babi Mild)
- Very young, dislikes a tingly taste: Kodomo Organic Baby
- 2 and up, loves cartoons: Colgate Kids Minions
Any tube your child will open their mouth for, with 1,000 ppm fluoride and just the right amount squeezed out, and you’re on the right track.
All 12 products, ranked
Kids toothpaste with fluoride
- 1Babi MildTop overall score
Mild Kids by Babi Mild Kids Toothpaste Red Berries 40 g
4.6/5Best for Families who want a gentle 1,000 ppm fluoride tube that doesn't sting, from the first tooth, at a fair price
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed)
- Age on box
- 6 months+ (per retailers)
- Sugar
- None (xylitol)
- SLS
- None (per retailers)
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿11
- Where to buy
- Lotus's, pharmacies
What we like
- The brand's website confirms 1,000 ppm fluoride
- Retailers and reviews say it's SLS-free and uses xylitol instead of sugar
- About 11 baht per 10 g
- Easy to find
Good to know
- The 6 months+ age comes from retailers and reviews, we couldn't see it on the brand page
- "Organic" on the tube refers to organic aloe vera in the formula, not the whole tube
- Fruity flavor, some kids like it so much they want to eat it, so keep the amount small
- 2KodomoCheap and easy to find
Kodomo Ultra Shield Kids Gel Toothpaste Strawberry 40 g
4.5/5Best for Families who want a cheap fluoride tube that's sold everywhere, for kids 6 months and up
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (per retailers)
- Age on box
- 6 months+
- Sugar
- None
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿6
- Where to buy
- Everywhere
What we like
- 1,000 ppm fluoride and 6 months+ on the label (per retailers and review articles)
- Sugar-free
- About 6 baht per 10 g, one of the cheapest in this ranking
- Sold in almost every supermarket and convenience store
Good to know
- We confirmed the ppm through retailers and reviews, we couldn't open Lion Thailand's product page
- Doesn't say it's SLS-free
- Sweet taste, some kids swallow happily, so squeeze very little
- 3Kodomo
Kodomo Organic Baby Toothpaste 40 g
4.3/5Best for Babies up to age 3 who dislike a tingly taste, and families who want no SLS and no synthetic colors
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (per reviews)
- Age on box
- 6 months to 3 years
- Sugar
- None
- SLS
- None
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿32 to ฿41
- Where to buy
- Lotus's, department stores
What we like
- 1,000 ppm fluoride, labelled for 6 months to under 3 years
- No SLS, SLES, parabens, sugar or synthetic colors (per review articles)
- Mild taste, doesn't sting
Good to know
- About 32 to 41 baht per 10 g, several times the price of Kodomo gel
- Formula details confirmed through reviews and retailers, we couldn't open the brand page
Check price on Shopee Official site · lion.co.thAffiliate link
- 4
ColgateColgate Kids Minions Strawberry 40 g
4.2/5Best for Kids 2 and up who love cartoon packs, from a big brand at a low price
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed)
- Age on box
- 2 years+
- Sugar
- Not stated
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿6
- Where to buy
- Everywhere
What we like
- Colgate Thailand's website confirms 1,000 ppm fluoride for ages 2+
- About 6 baht per 10 g
- Sold everywhere
Good to know
- Labelled 2 years+, for younger kids a tube labelled 6 months+ is a better fit
- The brand page doesn't list ingredients, so we can't confirm sugar or SLS
- Colgate Kids has several look-alike versions, the Mild Mint one is for ages 6+, so check the age before you grab it
- 5
Master RabbitMaster Rabbit Coco Tooth Mouth Paste 40 g
4.1/5Best for Kids from 6 months who dislike mint, for families who want fluoride from a smaller brand and don't mind the price
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (brand confirmed)
- Age on box
- 6 months+
- Sugar
- None (sorbitol)
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿50
- Where to buy
- Brand site, Central
What we like
- The brand's site states 1,000 ppm fluoride (sodium fluoride), from 6 months
- No sugar, no mint, no colors, no parabens, coconut vanilla flavor
- The brand clearly says to spit out and to supervise kids under 6
Good to know
- About 50 baht per 10 g, the priciest in the fluoride group
- SLS not stated on the page
- The brand page doesn't give ppm for the Strawberry and Choco Banana versions, so check the tube if you buy those
- Harder to find, we saw it on the brand site and at Central
Check price on Shopee Official site · masterrabbitthailand.comAffiliate link
- 6
KodomoKodomo Super Guard Kids Cream Toothpaste 65 g
4.0/5Best for Slightly older kids who can spit, if you want a big cheap tube
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (brand's shop)
- Age on box
- Not stated
- Sugar
- Not stated
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿5
- Where to buy
- Everywhere
What we like
- Lion Thailand's online shop states 1,000 ppm fluoride
- 65 g tube, about 5 baht per 10 g, the cheapest in this ranking
- Easy to find
Good to know
- No age stated on the shop page
- Has mint in it (Fruity Cool Mint, Strawberry Fresh Mint), some little ones find it spicy
- Sugar and SLS not stated
- We couldn't confirm the ppm of the similar-looking Xylitol Plus version
- 7
PigeonPigeon Kids Tooth Gel 1,000 ppm 45 g
4.0/5Best for Kids 1 and up who dislike lots of foam, if you want a mild gel from a familiar baby brand
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (per reviews and retailer)
- Age on box
- 1 year+
- Sugar
- None
- SLS
- None
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿20
- Where to buy
- Central
What we like
- 1,000 ppm fluoride for ages 1+ (per reviews and the product name at Central)
- No sugar, SLS, parabens or colors, low foam (per review articles)
Good to know
- About 20 baht per 10 g
- Harder to find than the others, we saw it at Central
- Our price is from 2022
- 8
JordanJordan Kids Step 1 Toothpaste 75 g
3.9/5Best for Families who like SLS-free, sugar-free formulas and are happy to check the ppm on the box before buying
- Fluoride
- 500 or 1,000 ppm (sources disagree)
- Age on box
- 1 to 5 years
- Sugar
- None
- SLS
- None
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿14
- Where to buy
- Lotus's, pharmacies
What we like
- SLS-free and sugar-free (per reviews)
- 75 g tube, about 14 baht per 10 g
- Easy to find
Good to know
- Fluoride figures disagree: a 2022 review says 500 ppm, a 2025 review says 1,000 ppm on the box. Check the tube in your hand. If it says 500 ppm, that's below what Thailand's Department of Health recommends
- Packs in Thailand say 0-5 or 1-6 years depending on the batch
- 9
KindeeKindee Organic Fluoride 1,000 ppm Strawberry 50 g
3.8/5Best for Families already using Kindee who want to switch to a fluoride version once their child is 2
- Fluoride
- 1,000 ppm (product name)
- Age on box
- 2 years+
- Sugar
- None (xylitol)
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- Couldn't check
- Where to buy
- Tops
What we like
- Product name states 1,000 ppm fluoride
- Xylitol instead of sugar
Good to know
- Some shops call it swallowable even though it has fluoride. Fluoride toothpaste shouldn't be swallowed, use the right amount for age and teach spitting
- Labelled 2 years+
- Kindee has fluoride-free, 500 ppm and 1,000 ppm versions that look alike, so read the number on the tube
- We couldn't check the price
- 10Kindee
Kindee Organic Oral Gel Strawberry 50 g
3.8/5Best for Little ones who can't spit yet, for cleaning off milk, if your dentist recommends fluoride-free
- Fluoride
- None
- Age on box
- 6 months+
- Sugar
- None (xylitol)
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿30
- Where to buy
- Lotus's, online shops
What we like
- Labelled 6 months+
- Xylitol instead of sugar
Good to know
- No fluoride, no cavity protection
- About 30 baht per 10 g
- The name is very close to Kindee's fluoride version, easy to grab the wrong one
Fluoride-free kids toothpaste (swallowable)
- 1
Gentles TotsGentles Tots Organic Tooth Gel 8 g
3.3/5Best for Before teeth come in or right as the first one appears, alongside gum wiping, if a pediatric dentist says fluoride can wait
- Fluoride
- None
- Age on box
- 3 months+
- Sugar
- None (xylitol, sorbitol)
- SLS
- None
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿199
- Where to buy
- Online shops
What we like
- Labelled from 3 months
- No SLS, SLES, parabens, sugar, synthetic colors or abrasives
Good to know
- No fluoride, so it doesn't protect against cavities the way dentists recommend
- Tiny tube, about 199 baht per 10 g, the most expensive in this ranking
- 2
PureenPureen Kids Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Strawberry 40 g
3.1/5Best for Little ones who can't spit yet, for cleaning off milk, if your dentist recommends fluoride-free
- Fluoride
- None
- Age on box
- Kids who can't spit yet
- Sugar
- None (xylitol)
- SLS
- Not stated
- Price per 10 g
- ~฿48
- Where to buy
- Lotus's, pharmacies
What we like
- Made for kids who can't spit yet
- Xylitol instead of sugar, with milk calcium
Good to know
- No fluoride, no cavity protection
- About 48 baht per 10 g
- Calcium in toothpaste doesn't replace fluoride
Questions parents ask
01Which kids toothpaste is best?
Start with a tube that has 1,000 ppm fluoride and an age on the box that fits your child. In this ranking Mild Kids (Babi Mild) scored highest, followed by Kodomo Ultra Shield gel, the cheapest and easiest to find. For very young kids who dislike a tingly taste, Kodomo Organic Baby is a good pick but costs more.
02Can toddlers use fluoride toothpaste?
Yes, and they should. Thailand's Department of Health recommends brushing twice a day with 1,000 ppm fluoride toothpaste or higher from the first tooth. The trick is the amount: under 3, just a smear that wets the bristles, or a grain of rice.
03How much toothpaste should I use for my child?
Under 3: a smear that wets the bristles, or a grain of rice. Ages 3 to 6: the width of a child's toothbrush, or a corn kernel (about a pea). A parent should squeeze it out and help brush until your child is older.
04My child swallowed a little fluoride toothpaste. Is that dangerous?
If you used the right amount for their age, swallowing some isn't a worry. The smear or rice-grain amount is set to be safe even if swallowed. What to avoid is squeezing a lot every day or letting kids eat from the tube. Keep tubes out of reach, and if your child ate a lot, call a doctor or the Ramathibodi Poison Center on 1367.
05Is swallowable fluoride-free toothpaste better?
No. Fluoride-free toothpaste helps clean, but it doesn't strengthen the enamel against cavities. Thai dentists recommend fluoride from the first tooth. If you're worried about swallowing, control the amount instead of switching to fluoride-free.
06When should we switch to 1,500 ppm toothpaste?
The Dental Association of Thailand recommends 1,400 to 1,500 ppm from age 6. Before that, use 1,000 ppm, unless a dentist finds your child at high risk of cavities and suggests 1,500 ppm earlier.
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Sources
- Master Rabbit Thailand: Coco Tooth Mouth Paste
- Government Public Relations Department: Department of Health advice on fluoride toothpaste for children (2022, Thai)
- Thailand Plus: Department of Health on brushing children's teeth by age (Thai)
- Naresuan University Dental Hospital: summary of the Dental Association of Thailand 2022 fluoride guideline (Thai)
- Thansettakij: Dentist advice on using fluoride toothpaste safely with children (Apr 2025, Thai)
- HealthyChildren.org (AAP): FAQ Fluoride and Children
- Babi Mild: Mild Kids Organic Kids Toothpaste Red Berries 40g
- Colgate Thailand: Colgate Kids Minions 2 years+
- LION Shop Online: Kodomo Super Guard Fluoride 1000ppm 65g
- Lotus's: Kodomo Organic Toothpaste 40g
- Lotus's: Kodomo Ultra Shield Strawberry Gel 40g
- Lotus's: Mild Kids Red Berries 40g
- Lotus's: Colgate Kids Strawberry 40g
- Lotus's: Jordan Kids 75g
- Amarin Baby & Kids: Jordan Kids toothpaste review (2022, Thai)
- Amarin Baby & Kids: toothpaste for little kids (2022, Thai)
- Central: Pigeon Baby Tooth Gel 1000 ppm 45g
- Tops: Kindee Organic Fluoride 1000 ppm Strawberry 50g
- Cosmenet: kids toothpaste roundup 2026 (Thai)
- my-best Thailand: kids toothpaste (Thai)
