Toddler Tooth Brushing Tips with Aquafresh Training Toothpaste. Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Aquafresh through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Aquafresh, all opinions are my own.
Toddler Tooth Brushing Tips with Aquafresh Training Toothpaste
It’s true.
You somehow get smarter with your second child. Brushing teeth is definitely one of those life skills that I’ve learned a trick or two from my first child’s struggles meltdowns chaos experiences. Wanting to make teeth brushing a “different” and positive experience for my now 16 month old toddler, here’s my 5 BEST Toddler Tooth Brushing Tips.
1. Start Them Early
You won’t believe how early I started teeth brushing with child numero dos. 3 months old. That’s right. Before I even saw a pearly white bump, I was in my baby’s mouth giving her gums a good scrubbing. Why?
Because we were setting up for our routine. Daily habits start early. I was allowing my baby get used to a foreign brush in her mouth. She was learning that it wasn’t hurting her. And we are both accepting each other’s thoughts on the matter.
2. Set the Example
Monkey See. Monkey Do. My little toddler monkey loves to do everything Mommy does. She loves putting on shoes, carrying a purse and attempting “selfies” (where does she get that idea?). So make sure you’re also setting the example for good teeth brushing. Let your little one watch you brush your teeth. Let them watch their siblings brush their teeth. I even let my girl brush my teeth for me!
3. Give Them Their Independence
A good teeth brushing doesn’t happen overnight. It would be insane to expect my baby to get all of her crevices or be an expert flosser by now. Now is the time to explore, to learn, to trust. Let them do as much “brushing” to their hearts desire. Let them explore each toothbrush bristle. Let them put the wrong end in their mouth. Then gently coach them to correct brushing methods. My baby has gone from mouth SHUT to running towards me when it’s teething brushing time!
4. Have the right equipment
Having a toothbrush and toothpaste made for little ones is so important to the development and preservation of those precious pearlies. Did you know that “compared to your tooth enamel, your baby’s is 50% thinner. That’s why you need expert protection.” Wow, I had never thought of that before. Having a toothpaste made just for toddlers helps ensure that those baby teeth stay healthy for many years! That’s why we use Aquafresh Training Toothpaste, from “The little mouth experts ™.”
Here are some things I love about Aquafresh Training Toothpaste for my toddler:
- Made for kids aged 3-24 months
- Flouride-free
- Safe to swallow! “Please use product as directed on label.”
- No artificial colors or preservatives
- Natural flavors kids love, like Apple-Banana
My daughter was so excited to brush with her new Aquafresh Training Toothpaste. She really loves the Apple-Banana flavor and wanted to keep brushing and brushing! I love the tube size. Plenty of toothpaste in there so we can keep up healthy habits twice a day!
5. Make It FUN
It’s so important to enjoy those toddler years! Make sure to take the time to show your child that brushing their teeth can be FUN! With silly songs, dances and teeth-full funny faces, we are having an amazing time soaking in the BEST of the toddler years!
What’s your best tips for getting your kids to brush?
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Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
You are so right! Setting a good example is crucial!
Piera says
I have a 1 year old and totally agree that you have to start brushing habits very early! Will have to try out this toothpaste!
April says
Great tips! Now that my kids are a little older we also like the toothbrushes that play music so they know how long to brush. you could do it on your phone too.
mary says
We make sure to keep brushing fun in our house. Grandpa is a dentist, so my kiddos were in for their first checkup early. I will say, once they are tweens (especially boys) it’s like starting all over again reminding them over and over. lol
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
Luckily I never had big issues with getting my children to brush their teeth. I started my kids at ver young ages. Great tips!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Early brushing and early dental care are my biggest recommendations. My 1yo just had her first visit with the dentist last month. Good oral hygeine is so important to overall health!
Amanda says
These are great tips! Setting up good dental habits is so important!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
My son has always loved to brush his teeth. We made sure to always make it fun for him when he was itty bitty!
Ann Bacciaglia says
Great tips. It is so important to start this habit soon and create life long practices. My kids always liked tasty toothpaste.
Liz Mays says
We used to try to make a game out of them copying me as I brushed my teeth. I let them do their best on their own too, but for years, I finished the job for them just in case…
Ashley M says
Great tips – you covered all the essentials and theyre everything we do with our toddler too.
Krissy says
Great tips! It’s so important for them to learn this healthy habit early on in life – it will save them (and you) tons of pain and money at the dentist! =)
tee mccluskey says
We play a toothbrush song! The kids love it!!
Dina says
such good information for those little ones. Their teeth need so much care from mom and dad this list of tips will help for sure.
Veronica says
Cute tooth brushes always do the trick. I was never big on the flavored toothpastes.
Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
All great tips! I let my daughter hold on to a toothbrush while I brush her teeth. When I’m done she can brush them herself with the toothbrush she’s holding.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
It’s so cool that they now make a training toothpaste. I’m going to get this for my niece and nephew.
Lindsey G says
I love your tip about letting them brush as much as they want – that is so smart!
Carly Bellard says
My son has 2 tooth brushes. We use one and he gets to “use” the other one. It helps us from battling him over who is using the brush.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
I think starting early is imperative. Our toddler never complains because he doesn’t know any different.