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Any Ideas on How to Teach My Baby to Brush Her Teeth
Asked by K.F. from Detroit
on March 29, 2007
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Hi,
My baby is 11 months old and has 6 teeth. Her pediatrician says to brush her teeth. I have tried, and she just hates it. My dentist gave me this thing I put on...
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- I let my kids start playing with a toothbrush in the bathtub when they were 5-6mo old. They liked to chew on it when they were teething too. Just give it to her in t...
- I have a two and a five year old. I started out just letting them chew on the tooth brush for a while so they would get to know the feel of it. Then slowly I added in ...
- hello K. i too had the same problem with my daughter who now two so i bought this tooth brush from wal-mart that plays music i like it so much she opens her mouth to...
3 Year Old Taking off Diaper and Smearing Poop EVERYWHERE!
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on July 28, 2007
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My 3 year old son (just turned 3 yesterday) has lately started taking off his poopy diaper during his naptime and smearing poop all over himself, his crib, and the wal...
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- Though our son did this without spreading poop and he was a little bit younger, we used duct tape all around the top. He couldn't undo it and after some time he forgot...
- First off, if the discipline you're doing isn't changing the behavior, I'd try something else. Have you tried giving him instruction on what he should do when he poop...
- He's just ready to start polly training don't worry to much it will get better. So i suggest you start shopping for a trainning sit.
When to Brush Teeth
Asked by L.V. from Pittsburgh
on February 27, 2009
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My son is 16 months old and has 16 teeth. Only ones left for him to get are his molars. He likes to "brush his teeth" when he sees mommy and daddy do it. Right now ...
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- I have used the infant toothpaste and toothbrush on my finger since my son starting getting teeth at eight months old. he is now 19 months. i got a set in walmart with...
- My first thought as I read your message is: the child is sick and his breath smells.... is it strep? Strep has a distinctive smell to it and I often had my children ...
- They sell toothpaste that is safe to swallow. I always let my kids brush their teeth themselves. They usually brush while their in the tub. It has never been any kin...
20 Month Old and Teethbrushing
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on February 18, 2007
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I have 20 month old daughter with a beautiful set of teeth and I am having trouble getting her to brush regularly. She has always watched me and my husband brush our ...
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- Hi, my child is one of those that is going to end up with the caps :(, but since he had his last dental visit before we get them fixed, they have gave him a care pack...
- I think you are doing just fine too. A trick I used for my very strong-willed 2 yr old daughter was asking her if I could see what a great job she did and then I would...
- how me and my girls go through tooth brushing. As with everything we always set a pattern and do the same routine everyday, to help combat disagreements. I walk and t...
Cries When Teeth Are Brushed
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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My daughter is now 14 months old, I have been brushing her teeth since they first appeared at 6 months (she now has 9 teeth). At first she didn't mind too much, but fo...
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- hi J., You are well trained by your daughter. Dont stop doing the right thing for her. You need to brush her teeth and if she cries then atleast her mouth is open. P...
- My dentist told us that they just need one thorough brushing routine per day in order to stave off problems. Genes are the most important factor in dental health, so i...
- Hi J., if is all just a phase. Keep up the good work and she will be remindinoutou to brush her teeth.
Toddler Teeth Brushing
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on September 25, 2006
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My 2 year old son won't let me brush his teeth anymore. He always has loved it since he was a baby. He would sing the "Ah, ah" song while I brushed and when we were ...
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- I would make a game out of it or go to he store together and let him pick out a new toothbrush, but tell him you can only buy it if mommy can help him brush his teeth ...
- Heidi and I started to run into this with Rainey Joy... we got her a spin braush and let her brush herself. Sometimes she is still picky about who brushes with her (m...
- i had a problem similar to this 1. my son always would bite his toothbrush as well. try getting him a toothbrush with a familuar cartoon character on it. for example.....
Help!! -- White Spots on 10 1/2 Month Old's Teeth
Asked by G.M. from San Francisco
on April 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I just noticed some white spots on my 10 1/2 month daughter's two front top teeth. I noticed them last week in the (outdoor) daylight and later that day r...
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- Hi G.- My daughter also has those white spots on her front two teeth, and we have been brushing/wiping since she got them... so don't think that you did wrong there. ...
- I agree with the other moms, that it is likely this is due to excess fluoride. I had never even given a thought to fluoride until we moved from Walnut Creek (which app...
- My daughter also had this. We were told that it sometimes happens if a child has had a fever when the teeth were forming. She had a lot of ear infections so it made ...
Staying Attracted to Husband
Asked by A.W. from Seattle
on January 11, 2008
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I am approaching my one year anniversary with my husband. We have a 5 month old little boy and a 8 year old daughter(mine from a previous relationship) I totally bounc...
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- Well, I didn't read all the responces... But it seems like he isn't getting your hints. What is so WRONG with just coming out and telling him that his breath is offens...
- It sounds like subtlety isn't going to cut it with your husband. Since it sounds to me like he may have a sense of humor (saying "whatever mom") perhaps you should tak...
- I wish I could help you, but I ended up getting divorced..I think in part because of those problems you talk about. my husband would ride his bike back and forth to w...
14 Month Old Need Toothbrush and Dentist recommendation..teeth ORANGE!
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on October 31, 2008
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One of my dd's front tooth is ORANGE..I saw it tonight when she was laughing and have been internally flipping out. I have been using "Baby's 1rst toothbrush" from One...
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- I recommend Dr. Deborah Brandes. She is located in West Mifflin near CCAC South. She is wonderful with the kids. My daughter Angela just loves the dentist. I started h...
- Hi S.! Relax...a great peds dental group in and around Pittsburgh is Dentistry for kids. Check out their web site at www.dentistry-for-kids.com We found them thr...
- Hi S., I think my son was 3 when he had his first visit and cleaning. I take him to my dentist, not a pediatric dentist. Just make sure you use a soft bristle tooth...
17 Month Old Refuses to Brush Teeth
Asked by S.O. from Reno
on February 21, 2009
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Hi. My 17 month old daughter absolutely refuses to brush her teeth. Up until about a month ago, she didn't mind it at all. We had a great routine, twice a day. Now...
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- Make it fun! Tell her you need to remove the sugar bugs first then she can get the rest! Be gentle, sing songs (ABC's two times is great!), have her hum along. Let ...
- well get her another tooth brush change the tooth paste, if she likes your finger put it on that, make a rinsing spit game be creative
- It's a phase. These phases comes and goes. A GREAT product is "Spiffies." http://www.spiffies.com/ It's great to clean the teeth, protects against cavities etc...
