Thursdays Tips :)

Kim&Jim

The FFF post prompted the first one:

1.  To the person who doesn't brush their kid's teeth b/c they don't like it, try using the safe-to-swallow toothpaste.  Brady was NOT a fan of the brushing, but he loves the taste of it and it has been effortless ever since.

2.  My kids HATE having their nails clipped.  It's a huge struggle for us to do them.  Fast forward to today.  After meals, I have them sit in their high chairs and watch a short video so they can digest their food or else I end up cleaning it up off the playroom floor.  Since they were distracted, I stood behind them and tried to clip their nails.  Worked like a charm!  No cries, no struggles, and no more scratching mom.

Anyone else have a great tip to share?!?  And no one better share anything about hiring or not hiring a baby planner....

flygeah

Oh I have a tooth brushing tip too.

 I used to have problem brushing his top teeth because he would always have his tongue in the way.  Now when I am getting ready to brush his teeth I say "Say cheese!"  and smile showing all my teeth.  He mimics me and I get to brush them all.  We will do this a few time until I know I get them all.  This has been working like a charm for the past few weeks.  Once I am done I let him brush his own teeth.   

MrsMeg

My kids always liked the little Crest Spin brushes most.  I could use those when they didnt' want to brush, and I figure they're probably more effective than I can be in the little time I get in their mouths

Jessibell

I wish I had tips. My kid is like a wild animal.

She likes to brush her teeth though. I guess I have that going for me.

bieanca

I usually sing the ABCs a few times while brushing madden's 2 teeth. He just laughs and smiles. He also lets me brush them when he is in the bathtub.

lizzyjames

DD likes to brush her teeth but we play a game where I brush her teeth for a second and then I let her brush mine.  She doesn't really brush mine, but I hold the brush to my mouth and pretend like I am, then she laughs and lets me brush her teeth.

sweetpea18

I cut dd's nails when she's asleep!  If we do it when she's awake, she screams like we're lighting her on fire. 

chicagoteri79

sweetpea18:

I cut dd's nails when she's asleep!  If we do it when she's awake, she screams like we're lighting her on fire. 

Ditto this.  I have always cut DS's nails when he is sleeping.