My daughter (21 months) doesn't really enjoy having her teeth cleaned. She likes to play with my electric toothbrush and puts it in her mouth. I was thinking of getting one for her but they say for 3 years and above. Is this becasue of small parts (batteries) or would it damage her teeth?
2007-08-03 09:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by suckaslug 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yep, is the batteries thing. My 17 month old uses mine (different head obviously!) and I really do it for him, but he thinks he is doing it! Is well pleased with himself when he does too :) He loves brushing his teeth and anything that encourages it is good!
2007-08-03 10:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reasoning behind this IS the small parts. I don't think there would be anything wrong with a SUPERVISED brushing.
There are also toothbrushes now that sing, though... with really small heads, and they are encouraging... maybe, if you are worried about the others hurting her teeth, you could try the singing ones? They are just as rewarding.
2007-08-03 19:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jackalynn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're supervising the brushing it's fine - just make sure that the head of the toothbrush is very soft and not too large for her mouth. You can also find vibrating teethers that she might like that are designed to be chewed on.
Vibrations are good for a child - my son has sensory issues and his occupational therapist recommended a vibrating toothbrush - we actually use three toothbrushes per session now - a rubber one he can bite, a vibrating one that he can touch his mouth and face with, and a toddler size that I actually do the brushing with (he's three and autistic).
Good luck!
2007-08-03 17:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used the crest spin brush on both my toddlers, it is a choking hazzard because you can open the battery compartment easily, or on the rechargeables, you can pull off the heads and switch them easily, so I always made sure to be there in the bathroom. I had them on a schedule, one pees while the other brushes, then switch, then bath for both. Because the crest spin brush has cartoon characters on them, it made it even more fun. Just teach her not to press too hard with the brush, that's all. Good luck!
2007-08-03 17:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by i_8_the_canary 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the enamel on their teeth and the gums are still too soft for an electric toothbrush, but check with a dentist. How I got my kids to enjoy brushing was to take them to a store, let them pick out their toothbrush that they want and their own toothpaste (alot of them have fav characters) and make a game of it. It took about a week, but now they love to brush. Hope that helps!
2007-08-03 17:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My daughter did the exact same thing around 18 months.. I did buy her an electric one. I had trouble though finding a small enough one.. all the "heads" were too big for her mouth. I eventually found one at Babies-R-Us. I asked her dentist at her first check up & she said it was fine.
2007-08-03 17:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Special K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son would only use an electric tooth brush from the age of 2 onwards. i think it is a precaution because of small parts
2007-08-03 16:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would think it's the batteries thing, perhaps you should supervise her using it, but I wouldn't leave her on her own with it at that age.
2007-08-03 17:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by Christina K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately get one!
my son is 3 and is on his 2nd one! it also helps him do a better job brushing.
2007-08-03 21:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by beach answerer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea its the small parts , as long as your supervising her its fine
2007-08-03 17:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋