Those who have had a child can tell you that getting them to follow directions when were little kids was challenging. Toddlers are so easily entertained and onlookers at this age that is hard to get to complete a simple task.
Let your child Pick your own toothbrush and toothpaste
The first step to get your child not only do but enjoy brushing your teeth is creating a positive feeling towards it. Go to a store and let him pick up a brush he wants. A toothbrush and toothpaste with a character who he likes.
This will be an exciting experience and definitely will want to cooperate more. It also helps because bright, colourful characters will help you stay focused on the brush while brushing your teeth.
Have your child see you brushing
Let your child see you and other family members brushing your teeth. Modeling is important in everything that you want to teach your child. If the intended message is oral hygiene is important so that baby has to see all of it.
So when teaching your child to brush grab your toothbrush and do it as well. They will enjoy doing with you as well as learn through watching.
Let your child try on your
Some children have a problem with the way their parents want them to brush your teeth. The child may want to just brush your teeth. Others don't like to brush their tongues or back teeth. If this is the case, don't worry about it or force the child. Leave them to brush your teeth so that they are never comfortable.
You can always brush your teeth in a second time during the day. Why letting them do it in their own way is simply to get comfortable with the idea of brushing. You can implement the proper way to brush a little.
In conclusion, when teaching your child to brush your teeth these tricks mentioned above will certainly speed up the process and make it easier for them to learn.
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