Baby to Brush Tips
- Introduce the motion: When
baby starts eating solid foods (around 6 months), purchase a "Soft
Finger Toothbrush." This toothbrush goes on mom or dad's finger and can
be rubbed directly on baby's gums. Make sure to brush with the soft
finger toothbrush every night right after baby's last bottle or nursing
session, so she gets used to it. It also feels wonderful on baby's gums
when teething.
- Sing the ABC's: While
brushing, make sure to brush during the entire chorus of the "ABC's,"
as this helps build up baby's brushing habits to the dentist-recommended
one minute per arch. Babies have short attention spans, so starting
with the "ABC's" is a good way to get them used to longer brushing
sessions. It also helps them learn the most important song of their
youth!
- Motivate them to brush: When
baby turns one, her diet consists of mainly solid foods and an
introduction to cow's milk. It's now especially important to brush
their teeth more than once a day to keep bacteria/germs at bay. Babies
have also started to master the "pincher grasp" and they want to hold
things on their own, including food, sippy cups and, personal care
items. Let baby brush her own teeth by motivating her with a "flashy"
device! For only $2.99, the FireFly Ready Go Brush (www.fireflytoothbrush.
- Positive reinforcement: Cheer
for baby when she brushes and let her know what a good job she is
doing! It will inspire her to want to brush longer and more frequently
just to appease mom and dad.
- Brush with baby: Mom
and Dad should have their own toothbrush handy so they can brush along
with baby. Babies love to mimic their parents and what better way then
during brushing sessions!
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