Re: Toothbrushing Nightmare -- Non-DS

[Guest guest]

Nadine, my son's Dentist recommends letting the kids (at this age) chew on a

toothbrush while taking a bath. He also mentioned that while kids are

learning to brush their teeth it's a good idea for the parents to only " help

= brush their teeth " once a day. The other times, let the child brush his

own teeth... Hope this helps...

[Guest guest]

Hi,

First, let him watch you when you brush your teeth. While you are brushing,

let him know how much you like it. Also, make sure you have " kiddie "

toothpaste(Adelena tells me mommy's toothpast burns). You can also try to

do it with a washcloth, until he is used to it.

Maura

(mom to lese 11 yrs & Adelena 8.7 yrs w/ds)

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From: briggsconsulting@...

Subject: Toothbrushing Nightmare -- Non-DS

Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:15:37 -0000

Hi All,

You've all been such great help with my past postings...here I go

again! My non-DS son, Trent, is 20 months and pitches a FIT when we

try to brush his teeth. We've tried singing and brushing the teeth

of his snowman (his " lovey " ) and nothing works. I called the pedi

dentist yesterday and spoke with a hygenist to get some tips on what

to do and she said we must brush them or they will rot (which I

already knew, but I was looking for more ideas). Do you guys have

any suggestions? I'm desperate!

Thanks!

Nadine -- mom to , DS 4 yrs and Trent, NDS 20 mos.

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[Guest guest]

It may be the toothpaste, Nadine. Some toothpastes burn the mouths of

children and they hate that. Especially non-gels. Some gels do, though.

Also, be sure and use a very soft toothbrush or a washcloth instead of a

toothbrush.

granny, been there

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Toothbrushing Nightmare -- Non-DS

> Hi All,

>

> You've all been such great help with my past postings...here I go

> again! My non-DS son, Trent, is 20 months and pitches a FIT when we

> try to brush his teeth. We've tried singing and brushing the teeth

> of his snowman (his " lovey " ) and nothing works. I called the pedi

> dentist yesterday and spoke with a hygenist to get some tips on what

> to do and she said we must brush them or they will rot (which I

> already knew, but I was looking for more ideas). Do you guys have

> any suggestions? I'm desperate!

>

> Thanks!

> Nadine -- mom to , DS 4 yrs and Trent, NDS 20 mos.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Have you tried the Nuk toothbrush set? It starts out with just a nubby

end (no brush), just to kind of desensitize their little mouths...then

after they will tolerate this, you go to the next one and so on. There

are 3 in the set I think. It took a while, but he eventually

learned to love it and now gets mad when it is time to stop! I got ours

at TOYS R US.

Good luck!

Kym...mom to 4 including 3 1/2 year old with DS

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