I can't take it (the burning sensation) but he seems to be ok with it and he wants to do it because daddy does it, he is using listerine but I am woried that this might not be apropriate for a child this age. this is in addition to regular brushing.
2007-02-02 07:01:10 · 13 answers · asked by Maria Felix 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I would look at the mouthwashes for kids that are available, look for the age limits on the label, or just call your dentist office and ask them their opinion.
2007-02-02 07:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by momoftwo 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not ok. Mouthwash contains a lot of alcohol and is not safe for him. Give him some regular water out of the little cup and let him pretend. He needs to understand that daddy will do somethings that he won't do until he's older.
2007-02-02 07:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends first of all most mouthwashes contain flouride as well as most toothpaste. If you have city water you should avoid using products with flouride on small children. City water treatment plants add flouride to the water to treat it. If you have well water that is untreated than it's okay probally. The problem is too much flouride can discolor your child's teeth. Also, look for a mouthwash that is alcohol free.
2007-02-02 07:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I know I'm not a guy but I'm gonna answer anyways. It really depends on the type of guy. But yeah a lot of guys like innocent girls, and some like dumb girls who pretend the have a brain of a 5 yr old. But most guys aren't usually attracted to the type of girl who "pretends" to be dumb and innocent for an actual relationship since I could understand that they would easily get bored with that kind of girl since she acts like she doesn't know anything. And the guys ur talking about probably only give her that kind of attention when she's around becuz they know they can easily use her and then dump her. Sooo yeah
2016-05-24 05:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think 3 yr. olds have enough self-control to avoid swallowing it either by accident or on purpose (it tastes good, usually). It has a lot of alcohol in it as well as other chemicals you don't want to ingest.
Get one of the non-alcoholic washes they have for kids (which also have fluoride, sometimes. Still be careful, as too much of that can be toxic too!).
2007-02-02 07:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not a good idea, you cant be sure they are not swallowing it. Just brush their teeth with them well. Most mouthwashes have either alcohol or other strong chemicals in them - either way not good for young kids.
2007-02-02 07:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by tiggeronvrb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No better not....
Get a small mouthwash bottle, dump out the mouthwash, clean it, and put water in it. Let him pretend. He has no need for the real thing.
2007-02-02 07:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water idea in a spare bottle is a good idea and if you want to color it to match daddy's add a drop or 2 of food coloring and for flavor you could add a drop of lemon or mint flavoring they even have orange flavor you know the kind for baking that's harmless if he does swallow it
2007-02-02 07:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by youhoo it's me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw on tv yesterday a mouthwash made just for kids, let him have his own.
2007-02-02 07:05:52 · answer #9 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that you should do that, i think that you should go and buy the listerine for childern, and ask the dentist if it is good for him to use; but dont use the real thing.
2007-02-02 07:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by dikdabutty56 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋