Brushing teeth

[Karen]

OK, since you were all so helpful about the bottle question, now I need to ask about brushing teeth. Our dd used to do really well, couldn't believe how easy it was. But now that she's approaching 2, it's a battle. The last thing at night is not when I want to fight her and I'm about out of patience by that time.

Any great ideas that worked for getting your kids to brush their teeth?

[Mickey]

How about letting your dd brush your teeth while you brush hers or let her brush yours if she lets you brush hers? Have you tried those red tablets? I always thought they were fun. Let her pick out her own toothbrush. My almost 5 yo ds loves his electric race-car toothbrush. Also, ds says that mint toothpaste is "spicy", so we only get the bubblegum flavor for him. Hope you find something that works for you!

[KarlaB]

We let dks pick out their toothbrushes with favorite characters on them and have even bought Blues Clues and Star Wars toothpaste. Also, try the electric toothbrushes - I have seen some at WalMart for under $5. Or is she into stickers? You could do a chart like people sometimes do with potty training where she could put a new sticker on it everytime she brushes. I don't know if that would really work with my dks, but some people have luck with it. I'll let you know if I think if anything else. Good luck! :)