any advice???
my son is about to be 17 months old, and i reaalllyyyyyyy need some advice on how to brush his teeth with him throwing himself around going all red and doing that not breathing cry because that boy damn over exaggerates, and i can’t lie it’s so so difficult to do and deal with, i don’t want him to have any issues with his teeth before any dentist appointments
how can i make it calm for him and him realise that it’s all okay! and really not that bad of a thing! also he fidgets so much he makes himself bleed and i don’t like it :(
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Literally them starfish, head nearest you with your legs on their arms and legs and keeping head still with ur thighs. Sounds brutal but they get used to it quick and better than having teeth pulled. Pretty much everyone ive ever spoke to across multiple apps and in life has had to do same thing! X
My little boy will only let me brush his teeth when I sing a specific song (about brushing teeth) also YouTube videos of teeth brushing with catchy songs etc works well for us! (If you prefer no screen time, you could just make up your own or take a look and copy another) I also allow him to do it himself (after I have brushed properly) and he knows exactly how to do it and does it really well! He’s also 17 months xx
At our local grocery store we found a toothbrush thing that just goes on your finger. Usually I have someone help hold my daughter while I brush her teeth. If you use a regular toothbrush for his age offer him to do it himself and let him know you will help him if he needs it. You got this 🫶
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I post my child on fb and instagram (only family and school friends all account are private
I have also just started TikTok literally only have 50 followers I now feel so so guilty I just feel so proud of him and just want to show our day to day life
I don’t know what to do now
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My mil isnt close to my daughter, rarley see her (her doing)
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I feel so bad that I wish away his baby months, and I can't wait until he's a proper little fun person toddling around and communicating with me.
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