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Toothbrushing Toddler Tips
I try to let them brush their own teeth each night, ... They love to do what you do, so one of us brushes our teeth at the same time he does his. ...
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- Hi M.! I have a 2 yr old girl and 4 yr old boy, and both want to brush their own teeth-so I let then, but afterwards they have to let me play dentist to check for any...
- My 3 year old always wants to brush his teeth too, he finds it a privledge rather than a chore...I take advantage of this and tell him if he'll let me brush first then...
- I HAVE A 8 YR OLD AND A 3 YR OLD AND I SOLVED THAT PROBLEM BY BUYING 3 TOOTHBRUSHES FOR EACH. i KNOW IT SEEMS STUPID BUT I WANTED THEM TO HAVE FUN AND SEE IT AS NOT S...
Getting 17 Month Old to Brush Teeth.
Read all 26 responses: "My daugther allowed us to brush her first 2 teeth when she was 7 months old but after she got her top two at about 10 months she has ...
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- I have a 22 month old and every morning we brush our teeth together. I give him his tooth brush and he tries to do the same thing I'm doing with my toothbrush. Before...
- I had this problem, and my solution had a few parts to it. First I let him hold a toothbrush. I used a toothpaste specially made for infants/toddlers. I think made ...
- Just a thought.... Does your child still sit in a highchair for mealtimes? You might try giving her a toothbrush while she sits in her chair and letting her explore h...
Brush or Spray?
Read all 19 responses: "My husband and I have had an ongoing battle about whether we should brush or spray the kitchen cabinets. I've heard that brushing ...
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- Try cutting in with a brush and then using a short mohair roller for the center and sides. I just refinished my vanity, drawers and doors and it looks amazing. For w...
- whatever you do, do not laquer your cabinets there was a guy who was doing that and he died because it was flammable and his house caught on fire and he left behind hi...
- I read the other post, and I agree with that. If it were me, I would roll it with a short napped roller, and then you can usually get the edges with brush and go over ...
How to Encourage 2 Yr Old to Brush Teeth
Read all 22 responses: "My son had to have caps put on his 4 front teeth when he was barely one yrs old possibly because of constantly nursing to sleep and ...
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- We have gone through something very similar w/our 3 1/2 year old daughter. She has had one filling put in and needs 2 more (also due to nursing...never soda or sugary...
- I would take him to the store and let him pick out a new brush. I suggest an electric one like the Crest spin pro kind. They have lots of fun characters and they are ...
- My daugher Olivia hates brushing her teeth too. Most days we, hold her down. Other days she coooperates. On her iffy days, we tell her that's yucky food stuck in be...
Removal of Brush and Limbs
Read all 5 responses: "needed to remove brush and limbs in a timely manner. Everyone that I contacted said 5-8 weeks....Found Olsen outdoor and they did it ...
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- I know you resolved your issue but I thought I would mention that in our neighborhood we have an elderly, retired couple that made it their 'hobby' to drive the area a...
- I do not know of someone to remove it....but I wanted to tell you that in my city it is illegal to have piles of brush in your yard (front or back) and if turned into ...
- S., I'm an enviro lawyer from Arizona, and know the laws on this there (not here). But in Arizona, something like that would be considered an eyesore if it was vis...
How to Get Two-year-old to Brush Teeth?
Read all 37 responses: "Hi all, For more than a year now we've attempted toothbrushing every night (after milk snack before bed), but it's always a battle ...
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- Hi K., I'm not sure exactly what the problem is but maybe this will help. One of my kids is disabled (he's 14 now) and he goes to a special medical dentist. I...
- K., I think that at two, it's more about instilling the habit. What worked for my son when he was that age was to let him do it himself, then praise the heck out o...
- We went to an electric tooth brush. If you haven't tried that, you might think about it. It was much easier to get teeth clean and made dentist visits easier too bec...
Toddler Won't Brush Teeth
Read all 10 responses: "My 22 month old little girl REFUSES to let me brush her teeth. She clamps her teeth down or screams and cries.
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- whe your husband is home or another adult have her sit on one persons lap face to face with legs wrapped around them that person's job is to lay back the child while ...
- Hey Jenni, Im in the same phase. My 21/2 daughter will not let me brush her teeth. What is sort of working for me is letting her take control. Let her experiment w...
- We took our daughter to the dentist and use the experience daily to reminder of the importance of teeth brushing. I have also used the threat of a cavity if she does ...
14 Month Old Won't Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Read all 13 responses: "My baby has let me brush her teeth and enjoyed it up until now. Now she wants to do it by herself. I try to brush them and then let ...
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- I went through the exact same phase when my daughter was 13-15 months. It was exactly that...just a phase and a few months later she let me start helping her brush aga...
- L., Maybe your child doesn't like the way you are brushing your teeth. Or maybe she doesn't like being overpowered. Have you even had someone brush YOUR teeth...
- I am sure others have already said this, but have you used any toothpaste? There is controversy out there if you should use fluoride or not so check with your Pediatr...
Toddler Will Not Brush Teeth
Read all 14 responses: "Help! My son hates to brush his teeth (he is almost 3). Any advise out there? We tried having multiple tooth brushes for him to ...
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- You could also try a different flavor of toothpaste. One of my kids can't stand mint, so hated brushing until we switched to the watermelon flavor. He didn't much li...
- Have you taken him to the dentist yet? Ours checked out my sons, and then told them that if they didn't brush, then mom had to do it. He explained that their teeth c...
- Hi J., I wouldn't bother with the time-outs. As a family therapist, I can tell you they're better for stopping an unwanted behavior, not encouraging good behavior...
4 Year Old Refuses to Brush Teeth at Home
Read all 12 responses: "I am having problems with my 4 year old brushing his teeth at all at home. When he is at my grandma's every morning he will brush ...
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- All of the responses have been good and I definitely recommend the firefly toothbrush that blinks-kids love them! Just another suggestion.......Does he have a favorite...
- My kids are the same way. It helps somewhat to let them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste at the store, that way you know it isn't the taste they dislike or...
- You say you are soon to be separated... I think this could have something to do with it, seeing how he will brush at grandma's. Grandma's is stable. It is not cha...
