Brush teeth
Ladies ladies , my 3 year old is refusing to brush her teeth . She use to do great but now everyday is a hassle , she cries and kicks like I’m killing her ! Any tips ???
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A few things you could try…
- Sing a brushing teeth song (Raffi is a classic, Google others, or you could make up your own).
- Have her lie on the floor between your legs with her head in your lap. She might find it more comfortable (or just different enough) and you’ll get better visibility.
- Brush your teeth at the same time, have her watch you passively, and/or let her help you. She might also enjoy brushing for a stuffy or doll.
- Books! Head to your library to find books with facts about oral hygiene, stories about dentists, or stories about kids going to the dentist (eg Daniel Tiger, Berenstain Bears), etc.
You can explain that she gets to make some choices about her body, and when it comes to health and safety, you make some of those choices for her until she’s ready to do so on her own. This might not actually help with the willingness to brush, but will help lay the foundation for future discussions. Good luck to you!
Thank you !! I will definitely try all of this
Google a random picture of a person with disgusting teeth and show her that's what happens to people that dont brush😅
It sure got my girl brushing the next day😂
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