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Tooth on Its Way

A soothing teething lullaby for grown-ups to sing while they rock: sway, snuggle in tight, tooth on its way.

Babies 4–24 monthsFor babies2:40Video and moves

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A grown-up gently swaying with a baby held close.
A still from the Tooth on Its Way video. Animation made with AI tools.

What this song is about

Tooth on Its Way is a slow, swaying lullaby for teething babies, sung by the grown-up who is holding them. The chorus is something to rock to at the end of a long day: "Sore little gums, I'm here and I'll stay." It is meant to calm you both down, and the gentle rhythm makes it easy to sway, pat and hum along even if you never remember the words.

Tucked into the verses are the comforts that health services agree on: wash your hands and rub the sore gums with one clean finger, offer a firm teething ring cooled in the fridge (never the freezer), wipe away the dribble to protect the skin, and give lots of cuddles. The last verse celebrates the first tooth and starts good habits straight away: brush twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste as small as a grain of rice, in gentle little circles. In the bridge, a baby dragon shows off its very first tooth with a tiny "ting!".

Sung and danced with the Dragon, our mascot who learns new things alongside children.

Learn the moves

Each step shows when it first comes up in the song. Every move works standing or sitting down.

  1. A grown-up gently swaying with a baby held close.
    Sway, sway, snuggle in tight. (0:22 in the video)

    Step 1: Sway and snuggle

    First at 0:21

    Hold your baby close and sway side to side on "sway, sway". Snuggle in tight on the last line.

  2. A grown-up gently rubbing a baby's gums with one clean finger.
    Clean hands first, then one soft finger. (0:38 in the video)

    Step 2: Clean finger, gentle rub

    First at 0:38

    Wash your hands first, then rub your baby's gums gently with one clean finger.

  3. A grown-up patting a baby's chin dry with a soft cloth.
    Little drool here: pat, pat. (0:47 in the video)

    Step 3: Pat the dribble dry

    First at 0:47

    Pat the chin softly with a clean cloth: "pat, pat".

  4. A baby chomping on a cool teething ring held in the hand, no cord or clip.
    Teething ring, cool from the fridge, not frozen. (1:23 in the video)

    Step 4: Chomp on a cool ring

    First at 1:23

    Offer a firm teething ring from the fridge, never the freezer, and hold it or let baby hold it. Chomp, chomp, chomp!

  5. A grown-up brushing a baby's first tooth in small circles.
    Gentle little circles: brush, brush. (2:11 in the video)

    Step 5: Brush the first tooth

    First at 2:11

    Little circles with a soft brush and a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste: brush, brush.

Lyrics

The words as sung. The bits in brackets are the echoes to shout back.

Chorus

Tooth on its way, little tooth on its way,Sore little gums, I'm here and I'll stay,Sway, (sway) sway, (sway) snuggle in tight,Tooth on its way, and we'll be all right.

Verse 1

Clean hands first, (wash, wash) then one soft finger,Rubbing your gums where the sore spots linger,Little drool here, (pat, pat) wipe it away,Soft little chin stays comfy all day.

Chorus

Tooth on its way, little tooth on its way,Sore little gums, I'm here and I'll stay,Sway, (sway) sway, (sway) snuggle in tight,Tooth on its way, and we'll be all right.

Verse 2

Teething ring, cool from the fridge, (not frozen)Chomp, chomp, chomp on the bumpy edge,I'm right beside you while you gnaw and chew,Cool little chomps, and a cuddle too.

Bridge

Little dragon, (ooh) what can I see?One tiny tooth, (ting!) peeking at me!

Verse 3

First tooth's here! (Hooray...) Shining through,Soft little brush, twice a day, for you,Just a smear of toothpaste, rice-grain small,Gentle little circles, (brush, brush) that's all.

Final Chorus

Tooth on its way, little tooth on its way,Sway, (sway) sway, (sway) sleep well tonight.

Outro

(Mmm...) Tooth on its way.

For grown-ups

Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months, but some get one before 4 months and others after 12 months, and that is normal. Teething can make babies sore, dribbly and unsettled.

  • Things that can help: rubbing the gums gently with a clean finger, a firm teething ring cooled in the fridge if its instructions allow (never in the freezer), cuddles and play, and wiping dribble to protect the skin.
  • Don't use teething necklaces, bracelets or anything tied round the neck (choking and strangulation risk), and don't use numbing gels with benzocaine or lidocaine.
  • Ask a pharmacist or doctor before giving any medicine.
  • Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears: twice a day, with a smear of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice.
  • Teething can make a temperature slightly raised, but it does not cause a high temperature (38°C / 100.4°F or more) or diarrhoea. If your baby has either, or seems unwell, contact your doctor.

Sources

This song and these notes are general information, not medical advice. If you are worried about your child, talk to your doctor or health visitor.

Questions parents ask

When do babies usually get their first tooth?

Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months, but anywhere from before 4 months to after 12 months can be normal.

How can I soothe a teething baby?

Gently rub the gums with a clean finger, offer a firm teething ring cooled in the fridge (not frozen), wipe away dribble and give plenty of cuddles. Avoid teething necklaces and numbing gels, and ask a pharmacist or doctor before giving any medicine.

Does teething cause a fever?

Teething can raise a baby's temperature slightly, but it does not cause a high temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or more, or diarrhoea. If your baby has either, contact your doctor.

When should I start brushing my baby's teeth?

As soon as the first tooth appears: twice a day, with a smear of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice, in small gentle circles.

Music and vocals made with AI. Lyrics, moves and animation by our team, with AI tools. Words and moves are original to Dragon Kids Land.

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