Creative ideas with bite
If there's one topic parents really struggle with, it's this brushing teeth. In every family there are one or two phases when the little ones are anything but enthusiastic when it's time: off to the bathroom. For parents it is especially important to make toothbrushing a sparkling affair. This motivates children early on to consistently care for their own teeth. Various methods and small tricks can help with that.
Creative ideas
Who can stand on one leg?
Brushing each other's teeth, provides variety and fun.
Who can sing a funny toothbrushing song?
Who, while brushing, gets read to, will be amazed at how quickly two minutes can pass.
A reward system significantly increases children's motivation.
A A change of location adds variety: How about brushing teeth in the garden? From "Detective Mouse Solves Every Case – The Cavity Gang Strikes" by author Sibylle Rieckhoff and illustrator Valeska Scholz
Book fun for showing teeth
Children strongly look to their parents for guidance. That's why it can help if a lot is talked about teeth and proper dental care within the family. You can do that with a wink: funny HABA children's books such as "Brush the Teeth" provide lots of laughter. Things are also funny and cheeky with Detective Mouse . The fearless detective goes after the cavity gang right down to the gums!
Armed to the teeth with great accessories
Parents know the phenomenon: With great toys and colorful accessories unpopular tasks become child's play.. It works best when children are allowed to choose themselves and then proudly position their new toothbrush cup or toothbrush holder in the bathroom. This way the daily persuading to brush vanishes into thin air like cavities.
Brushing teeth, differently
In nine out of ten cases, we stand at the sink when brushing teeth. Sometimes we also stroll through the apartment. How about combining toothbrushing with bath fun in the tub? Big and small children love splashing in the bathtub – and with inventive water toys time flies there. The two minutes for dental care hardly seem to pass.
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Father and son stand together in front of the mirror brushing their teeth © sergiophoto - adobeStock