When talking to my stepmother about brushing my children’s teeth she told me that they didn’t brush our teeth until we lost our baby teeth. Hmm. That wasn’t the advice I was looking for when I needed to know what to do about my kids teeth.
So we have deferred to the professionals here.
As a baby you are supposed to wash their gums. To do this you can use a wash cloth or buy a gum massager that you can place on your thumb or index finger and you can clean their gums. You can continue to do this until they reach the ability to spit. Or you can start using stages toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Colgate sent me some toothpaste and toothbrushes to try out. They didn’t need to because Colgate already is our favorite brand of toothpaste that we use regularly. On our kids we haven’t purchased in fluoride toothpaste yet. That is why we are going to donate the supplies that Colgate sent to us. The supplies that they sent to us where Dora the Explorer, loved by both my daughter and my son. We have purchased the Dora toothbrushes before, but since we have to replace them every three months, I sometimes purchase what’s cheapest, so right now we have Darby from my friends Tigger and Pooh which is another brand. Sorry Colgate, I’m one of those shoppers that purchase what’s on sale.
For years, Dora the Explorer™ has taken kids on countless journeys, helping them overcome obstacles and solve problems on the way to a common goal. Now, in celebration of a decade of Dora, kids can explore a new challenge – discovering the path to healthy smiles with Dora the Explorer™ Toothpaste and an assortment of Toothbrushes from Colgate®.
Specially designed for kids ages 2 and up, the Dora the Explorer™ Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste in a Mild Bubble Fruit® flavor is clinically proven to defend against cavities while strengthening and protecting developing teeth. Plus, the Dora Toothbrushes featuring soft bristles and non-slip cushioned handles are available in two styles – one specially designed for kids with developing teeth, and the other featuring a small “battery-operated” rotating head that cleans teeth and gently sweeps away plaque. The combination of the Dora the Explorer™ Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste and Toothbrushes will encourage brushing and have both kids and moms singing, “We Did It! ¡Lo hicimos!”
The Dora the Explorer™ Toothpaste ($2.79) and Toothbrushes ($2.49 – $5.99) are available online (www.colgate.com/kids) or at major retailers across the country.
We have been using toothpaste that is considered to be pre-brushing stage. It has no fluoride but has some flavor that helps encourage brushing. From there as they learn how to spit the Dentist has recommended that we move over to fluoride toothpaste.
Then we will also move them over to an electric spinning brush because our dentist has also recommended that an electric toothbrush will help keep their teeth cleaner. The spinning action removes more plaque than hand brushing.
One final note from me, we love adding things like toothbrushes to stockings. It makes them quite happy to receive a character toothbrush. So it’s easy to buy a necessity and include it in Christmas fun.
Colgate is also wanting to provide one of my readers with a package of goodies.
(close to a 15 – 20 value depending on if you receive an electric toothbrush or not)
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I sing the “toothbrushing song” to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat. I just made it up one day as I was brushing my daughter’s teeth. I sing it verrrry slowly if I need to take more time brushing or I sing it quickly if we are both tired & she’s cranky
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We have a little sand timer and the kids know to brush their teeth until the sand comes out
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We set a kitchen timer so they can watch the time go by as they brush
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I get my four year old to brush for an extended period of time…I have to sing the theme to “Josie and the Pussycats” over and over…it is quite funny!
They brush while I count,that way they are learning numbers while im counting too,as they get older that will stop an ill get a timer or something easier
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i hate to say it but my son has a fear of the dentist so i always mention me or him…to help…i then USUALLY get an open mouth
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I sing the abc’s to my younger daughter 2 times while brushing her teeth. She loves is and it seems to work out really well.
We have those toothbrushes that play music when you’re teeth hard enough and long enough for our kids. They love ‘em. Thanks for the giveaway.
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We also have reward charts from Chuck E. Cheese.
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i also bought fun character toothburshes to help entice the kids to brush
Kids flavored toothpaste made it easier at my house. Even as a teen my son preferred kid’s toothpaste. I figured, whatever works.
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My daughter thinks it’s great to lay back on my lap while I brush her teeth, which I think is good because it gets her ready for the dentist!
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I buy toothpaste that they like, my oldest doesn’t like mint, bubble gum, cinnamon or any of the typical flavors, so I have to get creative.
My best technique for brushing my kids is to brush mine at the same time so they mimic me
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My daughter loves to brush her teeth now, but she used to hate it. I let her brush my teeth first, and then I got to brush hers. It works.
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I worked in a dental office in my younger years. You need to spend some time cleaning everywhere. Start on the outside than the inside and then the top. Once you are old enough to floss it’s really an important part of oral hygiene. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway