electric toothbrush. That is 5 people sharing one head! Call me oldfashioned but isnt that disgusting ? The baby has a toothbrush of her own but Dad Step mum and son and my two boys all have to use the same brush.... Gross or am I over-reacting?
2007-10-14 10:22:42 · 17 answers · asked by caroline f 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Hi There, My kids are 14 and 12 and are absolutely adement that there is only one toothbrush head. In fact they now tell me there is a spare toothbrush kept for any visitors who want to clean their teeth!
2007-10-14 23:49:37 · update #1
You are not overreacting.
Next time send their own toothbrush with them.
That is really disgusting.
When toothbrushes are on sale I buy several.
I heard once that you are suppose to change your toothbrush every month or at least after you have a cold or the flu.
I would think they could catch a cold or gum disease from that.
Human mouth is one of the dirtiest places on our body.
2007-10-14 10:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dollar store and get a 10 pack of toothbrushes. If anyone has any diseases then they are sharing the diseases as well. That's revolting. I throw my toothbrush away if anyone touches it let alone puts it in their mouth. Some peoples gums bleed from electric toothbrushes.
2007-10-14 10:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by jose migel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are a very loving a caring mother, and I understand how you feel because I am to a first time mother but I think you are being a little overly concerned. I mean 13 1/2 months? She can do and sleep probably a lot better than you are giving her credit for. I have an almost 11 month old son as I used to be concerned when my son started turning over in his sleep. I would use pillows and still do I prop them on his sides to keep him in place, it also make its comfortable for him. Then I use a pillow under his blanket where his head is so that he is propped up a little bit. After he was about 8 1/2 months I realized my baby is strong, and he is going to flip over but he's not dumb enough to just not breath. He always turns his head or whatever it is to not be in a uncomfortable position just like we do. I can wake up and see him flipped over on his tummy and he is fine, I'm am not worried because I know he can get himself out of that position. Of course I check him out of reassurance but hes always fine. I don't see anything wrong with you using the boppy pillow for her, she is passed the SIDS stage and she is strong enough to move from an uncomfortable position. If you read they say not to use pillows and blankets either, and I'm sorry but that is absurd in my opinion. How comfortable are you without pillow and blankets. MY son uses them and he is just fine.
2016-05-22 12:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should send your children over with toothbrushes of their own or you should talk to their father about buying them their own toothbrushes they have at his house. Sharing toothbrushes is simply gross and not healthy at all.
2007-10-14 11:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by Daniela G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends. In my family we eat and drink after each other. No one has any contagious diseases and ofcourse if someone is sick they wont, but.
Are you sure the brush wasnt changed before your boys used it. I mean, can 5 ppl really all be in the bathroom at once? If this is a problem, send them with their tooth brushes from home, or buy them new brushes to leave there.
2007-10-14 13:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not overreacting. Call their father and ask him to let them use their own toothbrushes.
2007-10-14 11:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so disgusting maybe you should provide your kids with a toothbrush to take to their dad's house when they go.
2007-10-14 10:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that just unsanitary , i would make sure your sending your kids to a decent place to stay . and pack them there own toothbrush
2007-10-14 10:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is sick, as well as being extremely unhygienic. Mouth diseases can be passed on this way,maybe in future send your sons with there own toothe brushes, eww.
2007-10-14 10:27:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jorja and Rykah's Mummy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just send your kids with there own toothbrushes.thy are cheep to get.talk to there father and tell him to go Bi some for the hole family-/it is not good to share them at all.very bad thing.there are many different diseases out their
2007-10-15 15:50:59 · answer #10 · answered by doc.brown777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋