This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tom's of Maine.
When I was in Kindergarten, I was put on the Feingold Program, a diet that eliminated artificial flavors and artificial colors, as well as other food additives that can cause behavioral problems in sensitive children. One of the first substitutions my parents made was to get rid of that brightly colored, highly flavored toothpaste that most kids use. Instead, they gave me Tom's of Maine natural toothpaste. Cinnamint became my favorite flavor.
When my son went on the Feingold Program, I was surprised and happy to see that Tom's of Maine had expanded its line to include more flavors and types than those selections available when I was young. (They even have natural mouthwash that doesn't taste like some of those other all-natural products out there.) I was especially excited when BlogHer contacted me recently to ask if my kids might want to try Silly Strawberry Children's Toothpaste.
Silly Strawberry. The name makes me think of kids' toothpaste, definitely. It makes me think of bright red color and artificial flavor. It makes me think of something that kids would think was great, but might not be great for them. But since it comes from Tom's of Maine, I know that it is NOT bright red. It is NOT artificial. Tom's of Maine's Silly Strawberry toothbrush uses calcium and silica to strengthen and polish teeth.Tom's has made a toothpaste that sounds kid-like, but without those crazy things that usually attract kids.
But what matters is what the kids think:
Silly, indeed.
Thanks Tom's of Maine and BlogHer - I am glad there is a dye-free, naturally-flavored option out there for kids that has personality to match theirs! Tom's wants to make sure you know: Only one natural oral care company carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a children's toothpaste, Tom's of Maine Anticavity Children's Silly Strawberry with Fluoride. And because we care as much as you do, we've never tested it on animals or added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It's flavored with natural oils for a great strawberry taste they'll love.
Now, a chance for YOU to get a little silly with a $100 VISA gift card! Yes, I have one to give away, as do the other BlogHer Reviewers who sampled Silly Strawberry. Please check out the BlogHer.com special offers page for more chances to win. (And be sure to check out Tom's of Maine official site.
To enter to win the $100 VISA gift card, leave me a comment below and tell us how you get your kids to brush - or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. The contest will begin at 12/15/2009 and will end 1/15/2010. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.
Rules:
• No duplicate comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
• This giveaway is open to US Residents, aged 18 and older
• Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
• You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
• Please see the official rules for more information.
Best of luck!
Comments (161)
My kids enjoy brushing their teeth, so there's no real coaxing involved. I think they enjoy their character toothbrushes (Spongebob and "Cars"). They're not crazy about flossing, though.
Posted by Mami2jcn | December 15, 2009 11:37 AM
Posted on December 15, 2009 11:37
I blogged about this:
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Posted by Mami2jcn | December 15, 2009 11:38 AM
Posted on December 15, 2009 11:38
When my daughter was small we made bedtime a ritual that she & I did together, including brushing teeth. Each time she received a new toothbrush I wrapped it up like a present, and she couldn't wait to use it.
I wish I'd known that Tom's had children's toothpaste when she was little!
Posted by Eileen | December 15, 2009 1:43 PM
Posted on December 15, 2009 13:43
The little ones don't quite have the coordination so I let them brush first, then I follow right behind and help them brush. They all are pretty good a brushing, it just became a habit when they first getting their teeth
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Posted by karen M | December 15, 2009 8:55 PM
Posted on December 15, 2009 20:55
We're pretty lucky I guess. Our 3 year old son brushes his teeth without much of a fight most of the time. Usually, it's more of a fight that it's time for bed.
mattschmunk at hotmail dot com
Posted by Matt | December 16, 2009 6:55 AM
Posted on December 16, 2009 06:55
I scrape their teeth and show them the gunk- "Ewww! and they go running toward the sink! ;o)
Posted by Angelica Bays | December 16, 2009 9:58 AM
Posted on December 16, 2009 09:58
Whenever we've had problems with brushing, a battery powered toothbrush always seems to get us over the hump.
Posted by Lindsey | December 16, 2009 10:32 AM
Posted on December 16, 2009 10:32
I bought the toothbrushes that have the light on them. They brush until the light stops blinking. I also show them where I lost a tooth and tell them that will happen to them if they don't brush well! LOL
Posted by Emily Art | December 16, 2009 12:34 PM
Posted on December 16, 2009 12:34
Haha, I had to laugh at the question...I just tell my almost 4 year old that if he doesn't brush, his beautiful white teeth will fall out. Yes, a little harsh for a 3 year old, but true, right?
Posted by Kelsey Kim | December 16, 2009 2:08 PM
Posted on December 16, 2009 14:08
My 2 yr old quadruplets actually love to brush their teeth. I think it's a game to them. We started brushing at a young age and I think that has helped!
Posted by Jenny B | December 17, 2009 9:23 AM
Posted on December 17, 2009 09:23
I don't have kids, but my brother makes tooth-brushing a family affair - everyone does it together. It seems to work.
Posted by Wehaf | December 17, 2009 5:05 PM
Posted on December 17, 2009 17:05
I let my older son brush in the shower!?! Thats the only way he doesn't argue with me about it. My youngest son just brushes because he likes to please me. We also like to use a timer.
Posted by Robyn | December 18, 2009 9:52 AM
Posted on December 18, 2009 09:52
I get my kids to brush by telling them how it is so important to have healthy teeth.
Posted by Mellissa Clark | December 18, 2009 12:40 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 12:40
We brush every night before we go to bed. It is a daily routine. My daughter loves brushing;-)
Posted by Jeanette Huston | December 18, 2009 4:05 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 16:05
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Posted by Jeanette Huston | December 18, 2009 4:06 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 16:06
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Posted by Jeanette Huston | December 18, 2009 4:08 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 16:08
mine is a funny story...my non-american friend calls "listerine" "lysol" mistakenly...our little guy always corrects her and yells "eww! that's the poison!" So we always tease him by saying, "What's better than Lysol? Using your toothbrush!" He runs off, happy to show us the right tool :)
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Posted by V.V. | December 18, 2009 6:51 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 18:51
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Posted by V.V. | December 18, 2009 6:53 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 18:53
i always buy my three kids all the kid-friend products they sell...the movie inspired toothbrushes and pastes in bright colors get them interested!
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Posted by Tori | December 18, 2009 6:54 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 18:54
I bought the light-up toothbrushes. These toothbrushes light up and when they go off the kids are finished brushing. The kids love these toothbrushes and I like that the light keeps the kids brushing.
Posted by Kelly Ann T. | December 18, 2009 7:44 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 19:44
We made it a reward for good behavior.
Posted by gregg deering | December 19, 2009 7:40 AM
Posted on December 19, 2009 07:40
Right now I'm telling him Santa won't bring any gifts to kids with dirty teeth, I'll need to figure something else out for after xmas
Posted by nadine m | December 19, 2009 9:25 AM
Posted on December 19, 2009 09:25
I show him how and where to replace the batteries so he sublimally thinks it's a cool electronic gadget.Power on / teeth clean.
Posted by Victor Caranante | December 19, 2009 10:41 AM
Posted on December 19, 2009 10:41
With my quadruplets, it's monkey see - monkey do! Once one of them is "having fun" brushing they all happily line up!
Posted by Charity | December 19, 2009 11:12 AM
Posted on December 19, 2009 11:12
main entry: Kids like to feel that they have there own space so if you provide a get ready station with all their items for getting ready like toothbrush/paste/hairbrush mirror hair gel etc and even let them dress up there mirror with window clings etc with positive encouragement they will want to get ready and keep good clean hygeine. I love Toms of maine items espeacailly their deodarants, thanks
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Posted by Julie Cutshaw | December 19, 2009 1:30 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 13:30
This is horrible but I tell my daughter that if she doesnt brush she will end up losing her teeth just like papaw! It actually works so we just stay with it even as aweful as it is!
Posted by Trisha | December 19, 2009 4:15 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 16:15
I tweeted!
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Posted by Trisha | December 19, 2009 4:17 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 16:17
We let my daughter pick out a special princess toothbrush. She hates her grandpa's false teeth. If she doesn't want to brush we just tell her that grandpa will use her princess brush on his false teeth and that gets her to brush everytime.
Posted by dawn | December 19, 2009 5:24 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 17:24
Toothbrushing was always just a part of the getting ready for bedtime ritual...my boys knew it was not an optional activity so they just normally did it before we tucked them into bed.
Posted by Betty N | December 19, 2009 5:46 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 17:46
I bought the kiddies each their own special toothbrushes (Snoopy), and let them pick out the colors. They love to brush and use them.
Posted by vikki parman | December 19, 2009 6:00 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 18:00
My daughter has to have a fun toothbrush that has Dora or something on it and she has to have a fun flavored toothpaste. Otherwise, I can forget about getting her to brush her teeth.
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Posted by Christy | December 19, 2009 7:08 PM
Posted on December 19, 2009 19:08
My kids are all adults now...so hope they remember that I made them brush their teeth at least 2 times a day and are still doing it now :)Just made it part of their hygiene routine...no special enticements
Posted by Ronda Garnett | December 20, 2009 10:01 AM
Posted on December 20, 2009 10:01
I make sure to buy toothpaste that has a taste that they like.
Posted by Linda F | December 20, 2009 6:33 PM
Posted on December 20, 2009 18:33
This is a little on the horrible side, but I tell my son that if he does not brush his teeth "the bugs" will get into his mouth (bugs meaning plaque, but bugs seems to have a better impact). Since there has been some commercials on TV showing the plaque bugs crawling around in some persons mouth, that has reinforced things. Whatever anyone may think, my son has excellent teeth brushing routine and beautiful teeth.
ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com
Posted by Shawna OBrien | December 22, 2009 6:52 AM
Posted on December 22, 2009 06:52
We tell our kids that there are little bugs in their mouths trying to eat holes in their teeth. Brushing is the only solution to get rid of them!
Posted by Melissa Corkum | December 22, 2009 3:50 PM
Posted on December 22, 2009 15:50
i have always told my kids that if they didn't brush and floss their teeth they would fall out or rot. then they would have to go to the dentist to get them fixed. however, i think my neighbor had a big inpact on my youngest son. his teeth and gums were so horribly covered with yellow tarter, it was disgusting. my son doesn't want his teeth to be like that.
Posted by laurie swanson | December 22, 2009 6:26 PM
Posted on December 22, 2009 18:26
My oldest son has no problem brushing. It was a struggle with my younger son. Now that he loves to do everything that his big brother does - I use that for everything good - including brushing his teeth!
kc@mominthecity.com
Posted by Kimberly/Mom in the City | December 23, 2009 9:10 AM
Posted on December 23, 2009 09:10
the boys like to brush their teeth most days-after they are done we take a small mirror and check to make sure all the sugar bugs are gone and their teeth are clean
Posted by Vicki Wurgler | December 23, 2009 7:01 PM
Posted on December 23, 2009 19:01
I have quadruplet toddler boys who are just now "cutting their teeth" on tooth brushing. We simply called the toothpaste a "treat" and that was all it has taken. They remind me to do it now. Don't know how long that will last, but so far so good!
Posted by Brad Murray | December 23, 2009 8:38 PM
Posted on December 23, 2009 20:38
I get my daughter to brush by sneaking up on the food to brush it out! We whisper and giggle when we get the food out!
Posted by Danielle | December 24, 2009 10:35 AM
Posted on December 24, 2009 10:35
We love to brush! It is always a fun part of our daily routines. Singing silly songs or making goofy noises helps him, too. joyful[dot]too[at]gmail[dot]com
Posted by em-jay | December 25, 2009 6:50 PM
Posted on December 25, 2009 18:50
It is nice to once and for all locate a website where the blogger knows really well about his subject.
Posted by Sandra | December 25, 2009 9:57 PM
Posted on December 25, 2009 21:57
My daughter doesn’t have enough teeth for a good brushing! I’m sure having strawberry/cherry toothpaste couldn’t hurt!
Posted by Shannon F. | December 26, 2009 4:46 PM
Posted on December 26, 2009 16:46
When my sons were young (they are now 16 and 21), I tried all kinds of different toothpastes and found that Tom's Strawberry flavored was their favorite. I never had any trouble getting them to brush because they liked the flavor.
Posted by Annette D | December 26, 2009 7:05 PM
Posted on December 26, 2009 19:05
I get them the tooth brushes that have the light in the tip that goes off when they have brushed long enough. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
Posted by Cynthia J Shern | December 27, 2009 4:53 PM
Posted on December 27, 2009 16:53
I think the best way to get kids to brush is to get them a fun toothbrush - whether it be their favorite color or feature a fun tv character... this will make them more interested in brushing without you have to coax them into it.
Posted by Katherine | December 27, 2009 8:23 PM
Posted on December 27, 2009 20:23
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Posted by Katherine | December 27, 2009 8:24 PM
Posted on December 27, 2009 20:24
We sing the ABCs to make sure we brush long enough.
Posted by Penny | December 28, 2009 5:19 AM
Posted on December 28, 2009 05:19
We sing the ABCs and act silly while brushing.
Posted by Penny | December 28, 2009 5:20 AM
Posted on December 28, 2009 05:20
We have contests and whoever brushes the longest win...works like a charm!
Posted by marina | December 28, 2009 2:02 PM
Posted on December 28, 2009 14:02
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Posted by karen M | December 28, 2009 4:38 PM
Posted on December 28, 2009 16:38
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Posted by Annette D | December 28, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on December 28, 2009 17:38
My daughter and I like to dance and sing the "brush your teeth" song. It always gets the job done!
Posted by Erin from Long Island | December 28, 2009 11:37 PM
Posted on December 28, 2009 23:37
tweeted!
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Posted by Erin from Long Island | December 28, 2009 11:41 PM
Posted on December 28, 2009 23:41
If my daughter wants a sweet snack I tell her that she has to brush afterward.
Posted by Stacy Ezor | December 29, 2009 1:33 PM
Posted on December 29, 2009 13:33
we all do it at the same time
Posted by Steve Stone | December 29, 2009 2:05 PM
Posted on December 29, 2009 14:05
I have a deal.. after the brush their teeth, I read them their good-night story.. They love the stories so they always brush.
Posted by LV | December 29, 2009 10:32 PM
Posted on December 29, 2009 22:32
We have double sinks and brush together. We both floss. When you show how you do it and spend the time then you know your child is doing as you do.
Posted by Theresa Shafer | December 30, 2009 2:42 PM
Posted on December 30, 2009 14:42
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Posted by Theresa Shafer | December 30, 2009 3:31 PM
Posted on December 30, 2009 15:31
They like fruity toothpastes so we use that and they love the taste so they brush more often without being told and longer. We also use animal character brushes. shopgurl101@gmail.com
Posted by Eve | December 30, 2009 10:08 PM
Posted on December 30, 2009 22:08
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Posted by Eve | December 30, 2009 10:12 PM
Posted on December 30, 2009 22:12
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Posted by Eve | December 30, 2009 10:15 PM
Posted on December 30, 2009 22:15
I still have to remind them... even the 11 year old. I've shown them pictures of what rotten teeth look like and that usually quiets the fussing down.
Posted by Heather | December 31, 2009 11:05 AM
Posted on December 31, 2009 11:05
i try to get my kids to enjoy brushing by getting cool toothbrushes
Posted by sandra | December 31, 2009 11:40 AM
Posted on December 31, 2009 11:40
My kids don't mind brushing but they don't do a thorough job. The problem is they don't want my help. I get them to open up by "playing dentist". It works about half of the time.
Posted by Char | December 31, 2009 8:53 PM
Posted on December 31, 2009 20:53
We discuss the results of poor dental hygiene (more trips to the dentist! Cavities! Ewww!), that usually encourages brushing.
Posted by mervtheflamingo | January 1, 2010 8:19 AM
Posted on January 1, 2010 08:19
I don't have kids, but when I do, I will get them to brush by making it a habit at a young age and explaining the importance of healthy teeth.
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Posted by Mindy Merenghi | January 1, 2010 11:10 AM
Posted on January 1, 2010 11:10
My kids are pretty good about it now (although my 3 yr old still has a habit of biting on the brush when I'm trying to do her back teeth) but when we were going through the difficult phases, we used to play games, like "Oh, is that Elmo back there? Let's tickle him!" and then in Elmo's voice as we brushed, "oh, that tickles (giggle giggle)" and then Elmo would jump out. Then we'd do other voices until we were done... Oh, and the Count would count the kids' teeth. :-)
Posted by Kelly | January 1, 2010 12:08 PM
Posted on January 1, 2010 12:08
My mom used to make a game out of it. We had to brush our teeth as well as possible or else the plaque monster would get us. Didn't scare us but it did make us laugh
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Posted by DG | January 3, 2010 10:26 AM
Posted on January 3, 2010 10:26
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Posted by DG | January 3, 2010 10:35 AM
Posted on January 3, 2010 10:35
http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/7339182666
tweeted
Posted by DG | January 3, 2010 10:45 AM
Posted on January 3, 2010 10:45
We simply made tooth brushing a part of the getting ready for bed routine and our children did it as a part of the routine.
Posted by Betty N | January 3, 2010 3:48 PM
Posted on January 3, 2010 15:48
tweet
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Posted by Betty N | January 3, 2010 3:53 PM
Posted on January 3, 2010 15:53
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Posted by Betty N | January 3, 2010 3:57 PM
Posted on January 3, 2010 15:57
I am grateful to my daughter's school health teacher, dentist, and dental hygienist. Thanks to their educational efforts, she readily brushes, flosses, and rinses.
Posted by momznite | January 3, 2010 6:09 PM
Posted on January 3, 2010 18:09
I tell them their teeth will fall out like grandpa's if they dont brush...that usually works, but sometimes they say "That would be funny, I dont care if my teeth fall out" You win some, you lose some!
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Posted by Melinda | January 4, 2010 6:30 AM
Posted on January 4, 2010 06:30
I'd love to link on twitter...here's my link:
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Posted by Melinda | January 4, 2010 6:44 AM
Posted on January 4, 2010 06:44
My kids brush most nights without being told to.
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Posted by Linda | January 4, 2010 6:47 AM
Posted on January 4, 2010 06:47
Blogged:
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Posted by Linda | January 4, 2010 6:49 AM
Posted on January 4, 2010 06:49
tweeted!
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Posted by Linda | January 4, 2010 7:09 AM
Posted on January 4, 2010 07:09
My kids don't really put up much of a fight. It's just been a part of their routine since birth pretty much. I just have to make sure that we have the toothpaste they like :) Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by Nicole Price | January 4, 2010 11:19 PM
Posted on January 4, 2010 23:19
tweeted
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Posted by Artisticbaker | January 5, 2010 8:07 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 08:07
tweeted
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Posted by Melinda | January 5, 2010 8:41 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 08:41
heres the link:
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Posted by Melinda | January 5, 2010 8:52 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 08:52
I don't have too much of a problem getting my little one to brush. I think she doesn't like the feeling of dirty teeth already.
Posted by annie | January 5, 2010 9:16 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 09:16
I dont' have to try too hard he's only 9 months old! ;)
Posted by Sarah Holland | January 5, 2010 9:18 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 09:18
I blogged
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Posted by Sarah Holland | January 5, 2010 9:19 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 09:19
I tweeted!
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Posted by sarah Holland | January 5, 2010 9:19 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 09:19
My kids don't really put up much of a fight. It's just been a part of their routine since birth
Posted by Blue Girl | January 5, 2010 10:37 AM
Posted on January 5, 2010 10:37
Brushing teeth was a part of the bedtime ritual and it was routine for my kids to brush their teeth
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Posted by Joy | January 6, 2010 10:12 AM
Posted on January 6, 2010 10:12
tweeted
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Posted by Joy | January 6, 2010 10:19 AM
Posted on January 6, 2010 10:19
Brushing has not been an issue for my 4 year old since I got him a power spinner toothbrush with Wall-E on it. It has a timer and he will brush without complaint for the entire 2 minutes.
Posted by Christina Hidek | January 6, 2010 10:44 AM
Posted on January 6, 2010 10:44
I'd do what my mom did. She would tell us that there were "sugar bugs" and that we needed to brush our teeth to get rid of them. This motivated me and my mom never had a problem getting me to brush my teeth and I never had a cavity.
Posted by romapr | January 6, 2010 9:56 PM
Posted on January 6, 2010 21:56
I tweeted http://twitter.com/romapr09/status/7469502020
Posted by romapr | January 6, 2010 9:58 PM
Posted on January 6, 2010 21:58
honestly, since i showed my son the pictures of rotten teeth on google images there hasnt been any problem
Posted by tiffany pettey | January 6, 2010 10:17 PM
Posted on January 6, 2010 22:17
http://twitter.com/artisticbaker/status/7486546967
Today's tweet
Posted by Linda | January 7, 2010 10:00 AM
Posted on January 7, 2010 10:00
Teeth brushing is still an issue for my teen who does not like mint flavors. Using fruit flavored toothpaste has always helped with getting him to brush..
Posted by linda r joslin | January 7, 2010 1:35 PM
Posted on January 7, 2010 13:35
I like the idea of "googling" rotten teeth - but honestly I've never had a problem getting them to do it lol jtrophy at gmail dot com
www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com
Posted by Jeanine P | January 8, 2010 6:45 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 18:45
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Posted by Jeanine P | January 8, 2010 6:51 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 18:51
Not having any children of my own. My friend has those toothbrushes that play a song, and when the song is done, then you can stop brushing your teeth, basically teaching you how long to brush.
Posted by Cassie | January 8, 2010 6:54 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 18:54
I blogged about your giveaway! http://lifebycassie.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaways-week-of-1410.html
Posted by Cassie | January 8, 2010 6:57 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 18:57
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/itsmecassieb/status/7543173732
Posted by Cassie | January 8, 2010 6:58 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 18:58
My kids love to get new toothbrushes!
Posted by Julie Donahue | January 9, 2010 4:48 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 16:48
I get my kids to brush by getting them nifty spinning toothbrushes. They're happy to use them!
Posted by Cindy | January 9, 2010 8:02 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 20:02
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/status/7581169228
Posted by Cindy | January 9, 2010 8:03 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 20:03
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/2010/01/toms-of-maine-giveaway/
Posted by Cindy | January 9, 2010 8:04 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 20:04
would you believe my secret weapon is food coloring?
I have them open their mouths and add a drop or two of food coloring under the tongue. Tell them to swish it around their mouth and spit it out. Rinse with water. Ask them to smile while looking into the mirror
Now brush! I have them brush until all of the color is gone. Brush the tongue too. Carefully inspect your child's teeth for any remaining color. If there is still color, then this is a place that wasn't thoroughly brushed. Just re-brush that spot.
Posted by catherine copeland | January 10, 2010 3:24 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 15:24
You made some Good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree.
Posted by Backlinks | January 10, 2010 4:47 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 16:47
My daughter (4) is very influenced by example. She sees me brushing my teeth and she wants to do it too. I think it helps that we do it together.
Posted by Janet Carpenter | January 10, 2010 7:57 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 19:57
tweeted! http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/7617352749
Posted by Janet Carpenter | January 10, 2010 8:00 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 20:00
I blogged here http://giveawaysonblogs.blogspot.com/2009/12/january-giveaways.html
(please let me know if you would like a separate post)
Posted by Janet Carpenter | January 10, 2010 8:01 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 20:01
I get flavored toothpastes and their favorite character toothbrushes for them!
Posted by Jessie C. | January 10, 2010 9:10 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 21:10
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Posted by Jessie C. | January 10, 2010 9:11 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 21:11
blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-spectrum-of-reviews.html
Posted by Jessie C. | January 10, 2010 9:14 PM
Posted on January 10, 2010 21:14
I just remind my kids about going to the dentist and getting fillings and/or extractions and they get right on brushing their teeth.
Posted by Nikki Luginbill | January 11, 2010 3:33 AM
Posted on January 11, 2010 03:33
tweeted http://twitter.com/nikkilugi/status/7626651484
Posted by Nikki Luginbill | January 11, 2010 3:35 AM
Posted on January 11, 2010 03:35
Never had to do anything special. Once in a while I did buy a character toothbrush.
Posted by Vickie Bartlett | January 11, 2010 5:51 AM
Posted on January 11, 2010 05:51
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Posted by Vickie Bartlett | January 11, 2010 5:53 AM
Posted on January 11, 2010 05:53
Fun toothbrushes seem to do the trick pretty well.
Posted by Maria P. | January 11, 2010 7:57 AM
Posted on January 11, 2010 07:57
We taught them very young, so it's a habit now!
Posted by Sean | January 12, 2010 11:11 AM
Posted on January 12, 2010 11:11
We showed them how to brush when they were young, and they like the flavored toothpastes now and the character brushes. It makes it easier to get them to brush :)
Posted by Mel | January 12, 2010 11:14 AM
Posted on January 12, 2010 11:14
My son loves using a fun toothbrush he picked out himself.
Posted by Sally Baldwin | January 12, 2010 12:37 PM
Posted on January 12, 2010 12:37
Give them the right tools and take them to pick out their own toothpaste and toothbrush. Make it fun and not a chore.
Posted by Carolyn G | January 12, 2010 9:57 PM
Posted on January 12, 2010 21:57
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Posted by Carolyn G | January 12, 2010 9:58 PM
Posted on January 12, 2010 21:58
Good tips here! My tricks wax and wane for DuckyBoy. Right now what's working is the As-Seen-On-TV toothbrush dispenser that Grandma got him for Christmas. He still does a terrible job brushing though, and hates it when I remind him to do his top teeth. Anybody got tips for sensitive top gums?? :) Toms of Maine Strawberry sounds great though, we'll try that too!
Posted by janny226 | January 13, 2010 4:08 AM
Posted on January 13, 2010 04:08
I wish I had a trick! I don't :(
I just have to nag them!
Posted by Mommy Kennedy | January 13, 2010 6:49 AM
Posted on January 13, 2010 06:49
Our kids are grown, but when they were younger, we encouraged them to brush by providing them with fun, kid-friendly toothbrushes and flavored toothpaste.
Posted by Amy L | January 13, 2010 2:20 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 14:20
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/7725972638
Posted by Amy L | January 13, 2010 3:15 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 15:15
My son loves to brush. I have always bought him a fun toothbrush to make it fun for him to brush;}
Thank your for the opprotunity!
Posted by Chacoy | January 13, 2010 3:36 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 15:36
My girls like to use their steps when brushing their teeth
Posted by Jennifer | January 13, 2010 4:01 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 16:01
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/7727410511
Posted by Jennifer | January 13, 2010 4:01 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 16:01
I blogged:
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Posted by Amy L | January 13, 2010 4:08 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 16:08
I don't have kids, but I am a nanny! I get the little girl I watch to brush by brushing my own teeth with her and making silly faces ;-)
Posted by ErikaJean | January 13, 2010 5:58 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 17:58
there is no ritual at my house he just brushes his teeth and doesnt think twice about it...i have showed him some pics of rotted muouths b4 and that was enuff
Posted by tiffany pettey | January 13, 2010 6:18 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 18:18
I would always get my son a colorful toothbrush, toothpaste he liked, and set a timer
Posted by Donna C. | January 13, 2010 8:55 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 20:55
I tweeted http://twitter.com/ivansmom60/statuses/7736973928
Posted by Donna C. | January 13, 2010 8:57 PM
Posted on January 13, 2010 20:57
I promise a longer than usual story time with their choice of books.I have to say I've been thinking about a child's toothpaste as I think their using what we use might be too strong tasting.
Posted by madwoman-doing-cartwheels | January 14, 2010 4:48 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 04:48
I promise a longer than usual story time with their choice of books.I have to say I've been thinking about a child's toothpaste as I think their using what we use might be too strong tasting.
Posted by madwoman-doing-cartw | January 14, 2010 4:51 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 04:51
My daughter loves to brush her teeth. We use a character toothbrush with a timing light & a child's toothpaste & there is never a problem. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by pixie13 | January 14, 2010 7:54 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 07:54
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Posted by pixie13 | January 14, 2010 7:55 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 07:55
tweet
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Posted by pixie13 | January 14, 2010 7:56 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 07:56
Kids learn from watching their parent, I brush my teeth 3 or more times a day, they learned young with a good tasting ADA toothpaste, but they learned to always spit it out and when they are done, brush your tongue! So, maybe I got lucky, but they both have excellent teeth!
Posted by Tracy Roe | January 14, 2010 9:38 AM
Posted on January 14, 2010 09:38
We have always made brushing our teeth a game, but I think it is important to sit the children down and explain it to them how our care of our teeth also effects our health of our overall wellness.
Posted by Cheryl W | January 14, 2010 3:23 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 15:23
Tweet
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Posted by Cheryl W | January 14, 2010 3:25 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 15:25
My kids have the light up toothbrushes that let them know when they can quit brushing. They love to brush thier teeth and will do so without me asking ( They are 8 & 4)but we always do the " who has the freshest breath contest" and the winner get a toy from the reward box.
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Posted by Chrissy McPherson | January 14, 2010 5:38 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 17:38
We try and make it more enticing by choosing fun toothbrushes (Disney, cartoon characters. etc.) and flavored toothpaste.
Posted by Nancy | January 14, 2010 6:04 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 18:04
My tweet: http://twitter.com/njhhb/status/7771065574
Posted by Nancy | January 14, 2010 6:07 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 18:07
Started young and we do it every night and morning. Their turn then mine. It is just part of our routine.
Posted by Dani | January 14, 2010 6:41 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 18:41
I don't have my own children but I tell the kids I watch that brushing your teeth is the "in" thing that teenagers love to do. They want to be cool like the older kids so it's pretty easy to get them to brush! I also brush with them so we make a game out of it.
Posted by Lydia | January 15, 2010 5:16 AM
Posted on January 15, 2010 05:16
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/7787235178
Posted by Lydia | January 15, 2010 5:26 AM
Posted on January 15, 2010 05:26
I have no cavities, and I suspect that is the inspiration for my boys, as I have no problem getting them to brush!
Posted by CMC | January 15, 2010 6:13 AM
Posted on January 15, 2010 06:13
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/spitfyr323/statuses/7788577288
Posted by CMC | January 15, 2010 6:13 AM
Posted on January 15, 2010 06:13
We brush every night before we go to bed. It is a daily routine
Posted by Lindy | January 15, 2010 8:14 AM
Posted on January 15, 2010 08:14
Brushing begins early
My kids are teens now so they brush on their own But---- you have to start young.
When my kids were young as soon as their teeth came in I got tiny toothbrushes with the soft bristles and started brushing their teeth over time as they grew it was a natural habit to brush. I also need rewards for their brushing, they got flavored toothpaste, floss and mouthwash.
Their are some many ways to make brushing their teeth fun like musical brushing, turn on music tell them they have to brush to the music when music stops they stop, spit brush again
Imagination is the key to any child's success as they love to imagine and love to play games
Posted by Tammy Kennedy | January 15, 2010 1:07 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 13:07
My daughter is too young to brush her own teeth yet. When my stepchildren were younger, all I had to do to get them to brush is show them all the silver fillings in my mouth, then explain to them how they got there! Works every time.
Posted by Audra | January 15, 2010 1:44 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 13:44
tweeted the contest on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/7803232638
Posted by Audra | January 15, 2010 1:54 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 13:54
I get my kids to brush by making it non-optional. The kids know if they argue or make a fuss there will be no dessert or candy for a long time.
Posted by Anne G | January 15, 2010 2:10 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 14:10
I blogged
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Posted by Anne G | January 15, 2010 2:10 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 14:10
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/7803797186
Posted by Anne G | January 15, 2010 2:11 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 14:11
They just know that it is a must that they brush!
Posted by Melody | January 15, 2010 2:31 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 14:31
They like the battery powered brushes and like having a favorite character as the brush
Posted by Gloria Dornin | January 15, 2010 4:01 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 16:01