Teeth brushing

Helen · May 27th, 2008, 14:53 PM

Anyone got any tips on how to get Tom to accept having his teeth brushed? Charlotte is fine and lets us scrub away. Tom grabs the brush in a vice-like grip, sucks the paste off and chews it before pushing it away.

Mamafy · May 27th, 2008, 18:16 PM

2 toothbrushes is the only thing that works here, one for me and one for joe; its sometimes hard to wedge it in though

**Wobbles** · May 28th, 2008, 04:22 AM

Little monkey

No suggestions though sorry Helen x

Tilly · May 28th, 2008, 04:38 AM

Let him play with the toothbrush whilst you're brushing your teeth (you might want a different toothbrush for this though in case they drop it etc). Bethanie tends to do the same sometimes (the vice thing lol) and says "no no" then jamming her mouth shut. I have also put Bethanie on the floor, so she can stand.. maybe it makes her feel more independent because she likes that too.

Keep at it and im sure he will get better soon.

Angelmouse · May 28th, 2008, 09:50 AM

If he's chewing it hon then he's pretty much cleaning his own teeth.

Praise him up and be proud.

Amanda · May 28th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Charlie sucks the toothpaste off and then chews the brush as well Helen.

I do try to give them a scrub after myself, but he clamps shut, shakes his head and screams!

JASMAK · May 28th, 2008, 16:27 PM

I used to just hold them down between my legs while they screamed (good for opening the mouth tho), but, I would also sing a song (ABC's, Itsy Bitsy Spider etc...) and sometimes they would stop screaming to listen. Now, they no longer cry or even whine...and they still want me to sing!

Carley · May 29th, 2008, 00:43 AM

I have two brushes, one I brush with, the other she plays with

Helen · May 29th, 2008, 04:25 AM

Tried the two brush approach this morning. I think I need three!

One for each hand and one for me. The spare brush was just waved around and the spare hand did the vice-like grip.

May 27th, 2008, 14:53 PM	#1
Helen Other BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,833	Teeth brushing Anyone got any tips on how to get Tom to accept having his teeth brushed? Charlotte is fine and lets us scrub away. Tom grabs the brush in a vice-like grip, sucks the paste off and chews it before pushing it away.
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May 27th, 2008, 18:16 PM	#2
Mamafy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,536	2 toothbrushes is the only thing that works here, one for me and one for joe; its sometimes hard to wedge it in though

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Tilly Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 5,389	Let him play with the toothbrush whilst you're brushing your teeth (you might want a different toothbrush for this though in case they drop it etc). Bethanie tends to do the same sometimes (the vice thing lol) and says "no no" then jamming her mouth shut. I have also put Bethanie on the floor, so she can stand.. maybe it makes her feel more independent because she likes that too. Keep at it and im sure he will get better soon.

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Angelmouse Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 2,139	If he's chewing it hon then he's pretty much cleaning his own teeth. Praise him up and be proud.

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Amanda Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester, UK. Posts: 5,214	Charlie sucks the toothpaste off and then chews the brush as well Helen. I do try to give them a scrub after myself, but he clamps shut, shakes his head and screams!

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JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,938	I used to just hold them down between my legs while they screamed (good for opening the mouth tho), but, I would also sing a song (ABC's, Itsy Bitsy Spider etc...) and sometimes they would stop screaming to listen. Now, they no longer cry or even whine...and they still want me to sing!

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Carley Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,136	I have two brushes, one I brush with, the other she plays with

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Helen Other BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,833	Tried the two brush approach this morning. I think I need three! One for each hand and one for me. The spare brush was just waved around and the spare hand did the vice-like grip.
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