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Toddler teethbrushing

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user1465146157 · 19/06/2018 14:58

My 16 month old is refusing to brush her teeth and I’m worried as she has a few and has recently been eating treats - she flat out refuses to put the brush in her mouth.

Any tips on how to make this a fun activity?!

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causeimunderyourspell · 19/06/2018 15:20

Have you tried the brushbaby silicone brushes that you can apply the paste too and let them chomp away?

They're really good and gave the teeth a good clean I felt, but after mine outgrew this (around 2) and I used normal brushes, they resisted and it was a scream fest at tooth brush time. I did however brush their teeth whether they liked it or not. They're 2.5 and 3.5 now and will sit nicely while I clean them so persistence is key!!

user1465146157 · 20/06/2018 07:28

Thank you will try the chew brush!

She used to be ok with it but now full on clenches her jaw together so there’s no chance of brushing!

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