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So DD used to not mind getting her teeth brushed at all but as she's getting more independent she starting to hate it.  Any thoughts or suggestions on making this time of day not so miserable for all of us? :)

TIA!

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Re: Daughter hates brushing teeth-Help

  • litzo27litzo27 member
    The only thing that kinda helped was an electric toothbrush plus making up funny songs about brushing. Ds1 stopped minding so much by 3.
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  • LoCarbLoCarb member
    Electric toothbrush and a timer. We picked out a purple sand timer and DD1 loved the challenge brushing her teeth until the sand was gone.
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  • jwthoms1jwthoms1 member
    My son is very independent. I let him brush first and then I brush after that. He just plays with the brush but he tries. He doesn't always like for me to follow behind him but its not negotiable.
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  • ToraniTorani member
    When we started with DS1, he hated it too. We gave him control by offering choices. He still has three different brushes to pick from and he loves it. I used to let him brush my teeth at the same I brushed his. It distracted him enough that I could brush his with little difficulty.
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  • AMbabyAMbaby member
    Thanks ladies!
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  • Pips09Pips09 member
    Could you try getting a brush and toothpaste with a character on it that she likes? That helped us.
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  • 2chatter2chatter member
    I bought a very fluffy bathroom rug and she loves laying on it and letting me brush her teeth.  Totally, accidentally stumbled on this when we moved and it's been a life saver.  DD is a very cursory brusher and I have been battling with her for years.
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  • WBMomWBMom member

    We downloaded this app for the iphone/ipad.  My daughter loves it - catchy song and the kids earn points to dress up the character.

    https://www.aquafresh.com/kids-dental-health/tips-for-moms/experts-downloads-iphone

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  • Mustardseed2007Mustardseed2007 member

    Mine hates it too, and he's about your age. He SCREAMS like we're murdering him. He loves to brush our teeth, which we let him do first. Then we tell him to brush his, which he won't. Then we brush his for him, which he hates.

    He calms down immediately after we're done, but still. Ugh!

    He actually loves his toothbrush b/c it has a sucker on the end and he can stick it to the wall or the side of the bath tub...as long as we don't stick it in his mouth he's fine with it.

    Just sayin' that I totally feel you.



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  • JWSchwarzJWSchwarz member
    I bought a toothbrush that looks like a banana. He will chew on it for a long time, and then I do a quick once over with his toddler brush.
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