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Brushing Baby Teeth
I think we started using an actual toothbrush around 18 to 24 months depending ... They also have those finger toothbrushes with toothpaste that don't have ...
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- We were also instructed to wipe our infants teeth with a washcloth after the last feeding as soon as a tooth came in. I introduced the toothbrush around 12 months or ...
- I started my twins brushing as soon as they cut their first tooth. They are 14 months old now and are already in the routine of brushing morning and night. I started...
- My dentist discourages toothpaste until they are older. It isn't good for them and they usually swallow it when they aren't old enough. He also says that all you hav...
Getting My 17 Month Old to Let Me Brush Her Teeth:-(
My daughter is 15 months and we started letting her explore a toothbrush at a very .... I let him use 2 Elmo toothbrushes at the same time now and for some ...
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- My husband and daughter use an electric character toothbrush. My son became facinated watching them use it. He was a little afraid of using it at first and sometimes...
- Hi J.- My daughter is 2 1/2 years old, what worked for us was... We got her a stool for the bathroom so she could feel like a big girl, we would ask her to get her ...
- My son is also 17 months, and we started brushing around 1 year... it has become increasingly difficult, and seems that we just have to keep switching up the process ...
Any Tips on Getting a One Year Old to Let You Brush His Teeth?
I bought him an electric toothbrush, as well and after a while, I tell him, "Ok, it's Mommy's turn.". He opens his mouth and let's me brush with the ...
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- oh i am going thru the same thing with my 2 yrs old. i am trying to just set a good sample of doing it every mrng and night. and asking her to show me her teeth so i...
- He let me brush them, at first and then it was a "NO GO", like this surge of independence. So... I got an idea to get him a manual brush to use while I brush MY teeth....
- My husband and I had to actually hold our daughter down to brush her teeth and after about a week of fighting us she gave up and let us do it. She is 2 1/2 and we have...
Grandmother Seeking Advice for Mother Dealing with Brushing a Toddler's Teeth
The electric toothbrushes worked for us. My daughter thinks they are very fun and .... I first give my 3 year old son the toothbrush and let him start. ...
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- Oh my, have I experienced the same thing. My son did that- until I allowed him to brush his own teeth for awhile. This allowed him to control the pressure and how lo...
- I first give my 3 year old son the toothbrush and let him start. Then say "my turn" and I pretend I am tickleing his teeth. He laughs and cooperates as long as it takes.
- I have a two year old who pitches a complete fit about it as well. The best success we've had is getting him the Thomas toothpaste and one of the kiddie disposable ele...
14 Month old....dental Care
You can brush with a toothbrush to get them used to it but don't use regular tooth .... I bought baby toothbrushes from the kiddie dental aisle at Target, ...
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- Our pediatrician recommends the first dental visit at 3 yrs, unless you have particular concerns. Try to find a pediatric dentist (ask your pediatrician to recommend ...
- K.: Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentitst (www.aapd.org) recommend 1 years of age or the eruption of ...
- You can take your daughter to a dentist as soon as she has teeth! If you have questions this would probably be your best option. -S.
Teeth Brushing Nightmare
We have the Firefly toothbrushes that light up for 1 minute to let the child know how long to brush It is fun and the kids like the flashing light You will ...
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- K. - I have had two very strong willed boys and two is very independent, as we both know. I am also a dental hygienist. Please hear me . You don't need to use a tooth ...
- Same story with us! We were brushing in the high chair after meals. Change the location. We changed to the bathroom sink and let her stand on a stool. She can se...
- So, you already have alot of great responses, but this is what worked for my little girl who is almost 2. She loves counting, so we started counting when we brush her ...
2 Year Old Wanting to Brush Only Front Teeth
I finally bought her one of those 'mechanical' toothbrushes with the spinning heads. ... The dentist recommended getting an oral b electric toothbrush and ...
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- Have you tried the new "electric" or battery operated toothbrushes? They come in all age grops and are wonderful and can make a game out of how much they tickle the mo...
- Hey B., I use to be a dental assistant for 12 years before I decided to quit and work from home. My suggestion would be to try either not using toothpaste at first...
- B., This is normal, I have 3 children they all have grown up but they all wanted to suck that toothpaste off that brush. Keep trying, they will eventually get the mes...
16 Month Old SCREAMS When I Brush Her Teeth
Aug 24, 2009 ... I have finger toothbrushes, oral-b toddler toothbrushes, teeth wipes, and 3 different kinds of toothpaste, no matter what I do, she SCREAMS ...
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- I battled this with my son, now 3 1/2m and he finally in the lsat 3-4 months asks to brush and enjoys it. I can just tell you pick a quick routine and stick to it, do ...
- She is probably teething and anything that touches her swollen gums hurts terribly. I would try to find the softest brush you can and stay only on her teeth.
- My children have both done the same thing. I started them early to get them used to brushing but once they hit that age we had serious struggles. At one point I actu...
Need Help on Small Gift Ideas for a 10-14 Yr. Old Boy
T-shirts, socks, gift cards, DVD's, CD's, cologne, toothbrushes, combs, .... Just some suggestions: a washcloth and a bar of soap, toothbrush with ...
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- Another great item for almost any age boy is a hoodie sweatshirt, either zip up or pull over. My 16year old can't get enough and my 6 year old grandson tried to wear ...
- Operation Christmas Child is so great isn't it? As the mother of four boys, this is what I would recommend: a small handheld game with batteries, several small cars,...
- You didn't mention any limitations on this or specifics...but figuring you don't want to spend a HUGE fortune or risk batteries or a gift that may not be able to be us...
Need Ideas for Great Stocking stuffers(No Candy)
A few things we usually put in the stocking are toothbrushes, a Christmas ornament, ... Every year I do new toothbrushes with different characters on them . ...
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- Hi S., How about little race cars (plastic for the 7 month old), small puzzles, little games, little notebooks with a special marker(doesn't write on anything but t...
- Avon sells these roll on bath soaps ($2) that you can get in different color/scents and if you go to the dollar tree, some of them have animal shaped bath sponges. Thi...
- we always put in gift cards for their favorite stores. (Barnes and Noble, Target, toy stores and even Sonic and fast food places).
