How old is your baby? If your baby is young and not able to spit out the toothpaste, it is advisable to use flouride free toothpaste. The only toothpaste in market which is flouride free is 'First Teeth Baby Toothpaste'. Flouride is bad for the body if it is consume. That is why pet's toothpaste is flouride free. Thus, it will not cause any harm when our pets swallow it. Hope this will help.