He has 4 teeth that I brush. I have to hold his hands down to brush but after that I let him take the brush so he can move it in his mouth. This allows me time to do my teeth.
We started after her first tooth popped through, but before that I had always wiped her gums with a cloth after eating so she was used to me putting my finger in her mouth. She's pretty agreeable. She watches herself in the bathroom mirror as I brush her now 4 teeth. Somedays we get a better brush than others but I just try not to traumatize her so even if I only get a few seconds I end it with smiles and go at it again later. We brush after breakfast & dinner.
LO loves the toothbrush. I think it must feel good on her teeth. When I took older LO to the dentist they gave me a toothbrush for the baby that is specifically designed for infants. She only has 2.5 teeth, but she loves it!
~*Jenna*~
TTC since November 2009.
Currently licensed foster parents with the hope of adopting! Also pursuing pregnancy through IUI! First IUI scheduled 10/3/13
Yes. We have this set from Nuby. https://nuby.com/en/nuby/health-safety/754/ We started brushing his gums right from the beginning so he would get used to it. It has 3 different types and you move to each one as the baby gets older.
My little one does great with letting me brush her teeth. She has her lower middle two, so we brush and floss. We started her at about 3 months letting at least get a tooth brush in her mouth. We didn't use toothpaste or brush real hard due to my fear of hurting her.
Re: Brushing LO's teeth?
Married 1/2/99.
TTC since 4/09.
Diagnosed PCOS. Diagnosed Hypothryoid 11/09.
SHG & SA normal. PCOS Research study started 5/10.
Clomid/Femara cycle #1 - 6/10 = BFN
Clomid/Femara cycle #2 - 7/10 = BFP #1 - Missed miscarriage 9/2/10
11/12 - BFP #2 - 11/22 - m/c
5/1/11 - BFP #3 - Pre-eclampsia, IUGR & bed rest from 32w. DD born via induction 1/4/12.
~*Jenna*~
TTC since November 2009.
Currently licensed foster parents with the hope of adopting! Also pursuing pregnancy through IUI! First IUI scheduled 10/3/13
Currently loving our placements:
A 1/08
C 4/11
K 6/12