When I try to brush my 9 month old's teeth she closes her mouth so tight she doesn't let anything in. What can I do?
2006-07-25 02:33:21 · 8 answers · asked by tmac 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
give baby the brush and let him chew on it..Give it in the bathtub where there is less mess to clean up let him chew on it then just finish up for him..Try a little baby toothpaste..That helps my baby open up,
2006-07-25 02:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hand the tooth brush to my baby and we brush in the mirror together. I put that orajel training toothpaste on her brush which tastes really good (and is flouride free so swallowing isn't dangerous). After I'm done brushing my teeth I finish hers up a little to get all the spots she missed LOL. She likes to brush where there aren't even any teeth yet the best. Hope this helps.
2006-07-25 11:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by all_my_armour_falling_down 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definantly try one of the finger tip toothbrushes and find a baby toothpaste she likes the taste of. My son used to bite down or close his mouth when i tried to brush his teeth, but once i found a tooth past he liked the taste of he just cant get enough. He LOVES to brush his teeth and if anything my trouble now is getting him to stop!
2006-07-25 09:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her the toothbrush as a toy during playtime. Get your own toothbrush and play with her. Let her brush your teeth and then brush hers. At 9 months, she should respond to this as play, rather than a power struggle. Good Luck! Blessings on you and your daughter.
2006-07-25 09:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show her how you brush your teeth and keep trying to brush hers...eventually she'll let you. My son LOVES to get his teeth brushed...good luck!!
2006-07-25 09:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried one of those fingertip toothbrushes instead of a regular toothbrush?
2006-07-25 09:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out by letting her do it herself
2006-07-25 12:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wipe them with gauze
2006-07-25 10:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋