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February 2012 Moms
michelle7482
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brushing teeth
michelle7482
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My lo HATES having her teeth brushed. She used to love it when we started at 9 mo and have always used toothpaste and toothbrush but the last month or so she refuses to open her mouth and fights us tooth and nail. Some nights we can't even brush them because she flips out. We let her brush her teeth but not much is actually getting brushed. Any tips or suggestions that work with your LOs? She has 15 teeth so they need to get brushed, and I need help! Thanks!
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Re: brushing teeth
My little man loves having his teeth brushed. However we are having an issue with him letting us do it first, before he starts "brushing".
I wonder if just the act of them brushing alone is significant. I mean aren't you suppose to brush your teeth for 2 solid minutes? I can't imagine ever being able to have him do that until he's older.
We don't even use a true brush we use this thing. I really like it.
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Nat likes this, too. Eventually we may get an electric one because they fascinate her. But lately if I can get her to laugh and open her mouth I can at least get 10 seconds of brushing! She only has 8 teeth, though...