2007-03-30 14:54:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Give him/her their toothbrush while in the bath. Brush your teeth at the same time so they can see how it is done. Always finish up the job yourself so you know it was done properly.
2007-03-30 14:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by ridder 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your toddler will be more apt to brush her teeth if you make the entire experience fun. For example, you might buy an electric toothbrush that'll do a lot of the cleanup work and enthrall her with the noise it makes at the same time. If you prefer to use a regular toothbrush, take her to the drugstore and let her choose her own toothbrush. Some feature cartoon characters on them that children love. (Don't let your child use fluoridated toothpaste, though, until she's at least 2, and then no more than a pea-size amount.)
If yours is a younger toddler, it works best to start brushing her teeth right away, even if she has only a few of them. This way dental hygiene becomes a part of your child's daily routine before she becomes the typically combative toddler afflicted with a case of the "no's." Also, make brushing a family activity; let your child watch you as you brush your own teeth, and remember to live it up. If you act as if brushing teeth is one of the most enjoyable things you do in your day, she may attack it with more gusto.
2007-04-03 19:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by lyndsyherard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Agent Cool Blue is great. My daughter loves to brush her teeth now. You have to brush to get the blue off. It tastes good. I used it with her the first few times to show her how it worked. Also she uses Dr. Firefly Flashing toothbrush. It flashes the whole time you are supposed to brush and they are really cute like a snowglobe with glitter and and animal inside them.
2007-03-31 02:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by triplep_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have this problem..My daughter loves brushing her teeth..But I had to let her see me do it first. =) Toddlers love doing what Mommy and Daddy do...So, just go from that. If it doesn't work, a reward system can. Good luck.
2007-03-30 22:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Endellion 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of practice! My two year old son would not brush his teeth. My hubby and I would actually have to hold him down to brush his teeth. What we found that helps though is buying the kiddie tooth bursh ( we bought thomas the train) and the bubble gum flavored tooth paste and now he loves it.
2007-03-30 22:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
children like to mimic what their mommies and daddies do. let him pick out his own tooth brush . take him into the bath room and while your brushing. let him brush his teeth. showing him how by brushing your own. let him play with the tooth brush when he plays with other toys and suggest that he brushes a stuffed animals teeth. their tooth brushing skills wont be perfect but its definately better than not brushing at all,,,,,good luck....
2007-03-30 23:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by lumpkinstonya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got my grandaughter a new toothbrush with a song in it ...the song plays and when it's over it means you stop brushing...it was so awesome and all she wants to do is brush now...good luck
2007-03-30 21:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Dodgegirl62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing that has helped us teach our son to be a better brusher is Listerine's Agent Cool Blue Mouthwash. They use it before brushing and it stains all the plaque blue. Our son knows that to really get rid of everything, he's got to get rid of all the blue.
2007-03-30 21:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make it fun for them and reward them for doing a good job.
2007-03-30 22:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋