Hi All, I agree with the all the posts that have been presented. Here is another consideration, I read in researching toddler nursing for one of my moms, that sometimes the foods toddlers consume set up unusual bacteria in the mouth which can cause problems. As this child is now probably eating a more expanded diet, this may be the problem. You could recommend that this mom rinse baby's mouth with water after he/she eats solids and/or gently wiping teeth with damp gauze after eating as a way to minimize the possibility of bacteria. It will also encourage the mom to take care of her child's teeth and accustom the child to good tooth care. Leslie Ward Vine Grove, KY "There are many paths to a meaningful sense of the natural world." Blackfoot proverb