First Teeth: Elmo
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Help with Tooth Brushing
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on March 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any tips for getting my 22 month old to let me brush his teeth? I have tried Elmo tooth brushes and brushing my own teeth with him. All he wants to d...
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- I usually let my son chew on the brush for a little while with the toothpaste, but after I say that it's time to "tickle" his teeth, and he is more than happy to spend...
- I have two ideas: one pretend you are chasing down an animal that is getting another one. Like a lion chasing the zebra. Get really animated and act like you are sa...
- You don't really need to worry about cavities, but it's still a good idea to get him accustomed to having his teeth brushed. The brushing is more important than the to...
Tooth Brushing for a 16Mo Old
Asked by E.H. from Austin
on April 26, 2007
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Hi,
I have a 16 mo old daughter and we're having some issues with dental hygiene. I used to let her do most of the brushing, but then I was pretty horrified to disc...
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- i have a 3 yo and 18 mo old. what works with the 3 yo is i let him brush first and then i ask him to let mommy get what he missed. the 18 month old i brush with a sepe...
- i have a 25 month old girl who used to brush her own teeth too. i had trouble getting her to let me brush them for her but now, she gets it. i started by telling her s...
- As a mother of 2, I have gone thru that experience more than once, but it has to be something fun as well as educating them on what happens if they dont brush. There ...
Tooth Brushing Battles
Asked by S.J. from Washington DC
on November 13, 2008
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Trying to get my 17 mo. old daughter's teeth brushed has become a nightmare. We've tried to make it fun, we've tried distraction, but we've ended up with a girl who s...
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- Hi Sara, I just wanted to add that even though you are having difficulty brushing your daughter's teeth it is very important that you do so. It is not a give...
- My sun did that too. I would give him a toothbrush with an itsy bit of toothpaste on it let him do it himself for a while, usually just bite the toothpaste off and ch...
- we have 2 toothbrushes. one is my daughter's and one is mine. first she brushes her teeth and then i brush her teeth. this also keeps the brush that is doing all th...
First Time Air Travel Jitters
Asked by A.D. from New York
on November 11, 2009
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I will be traveling with my 14 month old next week. The flight is 11hs (departing 11 pm) and then another 30 min flight connection.
My stomach is in a knot! Needle...
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- Make sure he is hungry and has a bottle on take off and landing. The sucking on the bottle will ease his ear pressure which is the main reason kids cry on airplanes. A...
- A., you have tons of good asnwers and opinions that will help you through this flight. In my own experience all the things that have been suggested work. The only thi...
- While someone recommended the bulkhead seat, most of these have the tray between the seats, I found this made it far more difficult for my daughter to stretch out and ...
How to Prepare 2 Yr Old for First Dentist Visit
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on January 29, 2009
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I am making my 2 year old her first dentist visit. I found a pediatric dentist on our insurance plan but i am concerned about how to prepare her for it. I am scared to...
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- I too am afraid of the dentist, thanks to my mom having had fears...my first time going was when I was 13 and had four huge cavities in my permanent molars...not fun. ...
- We started taking our daughter to the dentist at 2 1/2...the first 2 times she went she cried most of the time but then after that she did great! Our dentist office h...
- If you are lucky the pediatric dentist is skilled in this area, usually they will take the child back alone to do the exam because most moms are nervous about this! M...
Brushing Teeth
Asked by N.K. from Detroit
on February 8, 2008
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My daughter is 15 months old and since she's cut teeth I have been brushing her teeth with a rubbered brissle toothbrush. The doc said that was fine and when their 2 ...
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- Hi N., When my boys were teething, they really liked to chew on a toothbrush. My ped said that it helped them relieve pressure and cut the teeth. Just skip the t...
- HI N., I have been a dental assistant for years plus I have 2 kids who went through the same thing. Don't worry your daughter will get in the habit of brushing. M...
- I'd get her a infant/toddler toothbrush with Elmo on it sure. But really you should be brushing her teeth after her milk before she sleeps. Milk in the mouth overnight...
Seeking Advice for Specific Age for Children to Start Going to the Dentist
Asked by J.C. from Daytona Beach
on April 18, 2007
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I have a 28 month old daughter who has on more than one occasion fallen on her mouth. (1st time when mom and dad were swinging her, she lets go...and down the steps ru...
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- Most dentists recommend you start them as soon as they get teeth. I think 2 is a good age. If you start when they are young, they aren't so scared, and often times whe...
- Hi! I took my daughter to dentist when she turn 1 year old. That is what her dentist recommend it. They ask me lots of questions, like how many times she has fallen, i...
- It is recomended that your child see the dentist buy their first birthday. Also that the go in for a cleaning and check up every 6 months. This will get rid of what yo...
How Do I Get My Son to Let Me Brush His Teeth?
Asked by K.E. from Fresno
on August 10, 2007
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Ever since my son got his first tooth I've tried brushing his teeth. He'll usually let me get one or two brush strokes in then clamps his mouth shut and won't let me ...
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- I had to explain to my boys what happens if they don't brush their teeth and how bad fillings can hurt. They have some really cool disposable flossers, buzz lightyear...
- i say just keep trying. that is what my twins did when i first started brushing their teeth. and occasionally i still get bit, they are teething!!! i make a big deal o...
- the dentist suggest two ways, 1 way is to lay him down on his back maybe on pillows,when he crys his mouth is opened you can brush easier, 2 way have your husband help...
Teeth Brushing Battle
Asked by A.H. from New York
on July 24, 2010
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Does anyone have a good method of brushing their toddler's teeth? My son is 16 months and has 14 teeth and he REFUSES to allow them to be brushed. We have tried singin...
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- If he enjoys' music, put a song on for him so that he is distracted!! You may then be able to brush his teeth. Use a sensitive toothpaste something that is very mild. ...
- Our doctor suggested some of these great ideas, but one additional thing that helped for us was to let the kids brush in the morning and have mommy/daddy brushes at ni...
- My son is 14 months old and he doesn't let me brush his teeth. I've started using that finger toothbrush what you pull on your finger. He doesn't like it either but I ...
14 Month Old Won't Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Asked by A.C. from Denver
on April 1, 2008
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We have been letting our daughter hold the tooth brush while for tooth brushing for a couple of months. Now that she has more teeth and is on a similar diet to ours w...
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- When I had braces the orthodontist gave me a mouth rinse that turned all gunk blue (I think you can find it at the store) that way I knew when all my teeth were clean....
- A.; I have a 2 year old (boy) who doesn't let me quite brush his teeth either. What I do, is buy a toothbrush with his favorite character (Elmo, Dora, trucks, Barbie,...
- One thing that has worked for my kids is singing a song while we do it. My kids love to sing. I always tell them that it is my turn first. Then I sing "AHH!" to get th...
