my son is 21 months and we still brush his teeth after his sleepy time sippy cup... on the couch... when should we start trying to instill the teeth brushing over the sink to try to spit????
2007-09-08 11:17:25 · 16 answers · asked by Mommyof3 BGB 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I feel a little bad that everyone is being so critical..... my son had 2 teeth at 2 months so I just brushed his teeth where I could have him... we did brush them at the sink tonight and will do that from now on... ANYWAY thanks for the people to give me good advice!
2007-09-08 13:32:23 · update #1
I got my little boy a tooth brush set from walmart. It is Thomas the Train and it has a holder, a toothbrush and a little cup. We taught him how to rinse his mouth and spit. But, he was about 27 months. It was the train that did it though- he likes the little cup! Also, he has a stool in the bathroom so he can do it himself.
2007-09-08 11:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by niffer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Now. My kids brushed their teeth over the sink from day one. I got them a stool so they could reach the sink better, and also assisted them - when they were really small, I still had to lift them a bit so they could spit in the sink rather than on the counter, lol.... But I think its best to instill these habits as early as possible. Good luck!
2007-09-08 11:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say go with what's comfortable. If it works for your son to brush his teeth on the couch for now, good for you for having him just brush his teeth in general! When I was little, I used to sit on the counter, and my older brother would stand on a stool. If either of these interest your son, go ahead and have him start doing that. Maybe you can introduce something new in the morning, and still have him brush his teeth as he has been at night.
Hey, adults brush their teeth in the shower, why does it matter where as long as it's happening?
2007-09-08 13:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by clizzy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I always brushed my kids' teeth in the bathroom, either sitting on the counter or standing on a stool when they were a bit bigger. I think the earlier the better, and there is also the benefit of being able to brush your own teeth at the same time, which helps demonstrate good tooth brushing techniques and makes them feel that they are doing a grown-up thing. Good luck!
2007-09-08 11:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by ksta72 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I also have a 21 month old(daughter). I have been standing her up at the bathroom sink ever since she was old enough to stand on a step stool(kid friendly) and reach the sink. It was a challenge at first but now she LOVES to spit! I still buy her the oral b baby tooth gel though because she has not grasped the concept of not swallowing yet. So, in answer to your question-start now!
2007-09-08 11:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We generally brush in the bathroom. My son is 22 mo. BUT, I pick my battles. I'm just glad he's excited about brushing and if he wants to brush on the front porch, so be it! We use the training toothpaste. He usually hears us brushing and comes in to get his brush, too. Sometimes he even walks around the house brushing. Like I said, I pick my battles. He's my son, not my soldier.
Don't let mean people bother you.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-08 16:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say that if he is tall enough to comfortably stand over the sink with a stepstool, then go for it. That's what my daughter does now at 3 and she loves it. I brush my teeth with her, so it's an "event" for her.
*Funny, the girl above me practically posted the exact same thing!*
2007-09-08 11:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~ strryeyedgrrl ~*~ 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, my daughter is 4 and I brush her teeth for her. I brush them wherever she is. I don't worry about her spitting because the toothpaste doesn't have fluoride which is harmful if continually swallowed (so I hear). I think you should do it when you are comfortable.
2007-09-08 16:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by cunnitr 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a little stool and start now. We just started my Grandson and he is 15 months we have to use a kitchen chair. He thinks he is big stuff.
2007-09-08 11:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say when he's tall enough to reach the sink with a sturdy step stool. Make it one of those "big boy" things when he's ready for it.
2007-09-08 11:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by raven_roycroft 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋