This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted. Congrats Rosanne!
Now I realize that Children’s Dental Health Month is in February and that February is almost over- but the dental health of our children is always important! So- I just have to share with you this fantastic toothbrush that Hailey has.
Let me start by saying that brushing teeth with Hailey has not always been a very fun process. And anyone who has ever had a 2 year old will certainly understand. But, recently Hailey got to check out the Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush. And she loves it! The toothbrush has a button on the bottom of it and when Hailey pushes it the toothbrush flashes for one minute. This helps us to know how long she needs to brush her teeth. And Hailey thinks it is just so exciting to have her toothbrush lighting up that she wants to brush her teeth.
Check out how cute this Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush is:
So how would you like to win a prize package from GUM which will include this fantastic toothbrush (as well as other fun items)?
Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:
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Leave me a comment and tell me what you do to get your kids to brush their teeth.
Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.
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For those of you who don’t win- you can get a $1-off coupon for the Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush using the promo code CRAYTL. This promo code can be redeemed at www.gumbrand.com.
This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on March 7th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on March 8th 2009 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.
Victoria says:
We can’t read books before bed unless we brush teeth!
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Stephanie V says:
Very hard with the toddler – I hold my toothbrush and let him brush my teeth so I can brush his. Doesn\’t always work though.
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Allen Bivins says:
No bedtime stories until we have brushed our teeth
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Lynn Walden says:
My autistic son is intrigued with flashing lights and hates to brush his teeth. I think combing the two just might help the situation. As for now.. it is a struggle to get him to brush his teeth and I have to bribe him with extra tv time, play time, etc. to get him to brush his teeth.
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george ferris says:
Ths is a great prize.
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christopher h says:
bribe them.
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Darlene T says:
I would buy her favorite toothpaste.
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Sylvia Belle says:
This toothbrush would help with my grandchild’s dental health
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Carol says:
I just make it a definite part of their daily routine, I set an example because I brush and floss a lot.
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Carol says:
I subscribe.
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Tari L says:
I really don’t do anything special other than handing my kids their toothbrush. I would love to be able to get them to brush longer though.
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Cynthia C says:
A timer helps to keep them brushing long enough.
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adrienne Gordon says:
Nothing, they do it all by themselves
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SANDY says:
I just remind them if they want teeth when they get older brush and that generally does it
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Michael Capp says:
A musical toothbrush with timer helps my youngest daughter keep on track.
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Denyse says:
I remind them everynight and check their toothbrushes to make sure they actually brush.
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Renee Thelen says:
I just have to ask my 4 yr. old & he’ll do it. He really likes his dentist so oral hygeine has never been an issue.
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Zeliha Senturk says:
Great giveaway..I hope I win this..
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CATHI RUSHING says:
no t.v. untill the teeth are clean in the mornings
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Debbie says:
Great prize!
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Elena says:
Thankfully I just tell them to brush and they do! They love the toothbrushes with lights or music, though! Thanks for the contest!
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Gina Stratos says:
I just make it a part of their routine. I don’t get too many complaints.
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Vicky Boackle says:
my grandson has 5 teeth and this would be great.
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Linda says:
so far it hasn’t been a problem.
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Marcia Goss says:
Brushing her teeth is just part of my granddaughter’s bedtime routine. No story until she brushes.
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dianne says:
I go into the bathroom and watcth them do it. I also make sure they floss.
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Monique Rizzo says:
My daughter brushes her own teeth!
Thanks for the chance!!
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Lester says:
I juststay in the door and watch her brush
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Sara Gillman says:
my son has his own special timer…he won’t brush without a timer…drives me insane
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Mia J. says:
I am lucky. My daughter likes to brush her teeth. All I have to do is say Time to brush your teeth and off she goes.
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Shilo Beedy says:
My daughter is easy to get her to brush her teeth. My son is very difficult so I brush his teeth for him.
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Kate says:
We brush our kids teeth as part of the routine so they always know when to expect it and are pretty cooperative about it. The younger always want to be like the older so let them see the older kids brushing and they will pop their little mouths open too!
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scarlette says:
Brush them for them
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C. clemens says:
i talk to her so she doesnt feel like shes doing a “chore”
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Vergie says:
GET INTO THIS GOOD HABIT, BRUSH TEETH BEFORE BED
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Denise B. says:
I don’t have to do much. Our daughter likes to brush her teeth.
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susan varney says:
tell them their teeth don’t belong on the nightstand like grandpa
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Laura Collins says:
I make up a story while my granddaughter brushes her teeth.
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Gabriel J. says:
My daughter brushes her own teeth.
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Staci A says:
We try to make brushing fun by singing silly songs to our son and using fun toothbrushes. Thanks for the chance to enter!
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Staci A says:
I subscribe too, thanks!
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Janna Johnson says:
Buy kid friendly toothpaste!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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Brandy says:
I buy my kids a new toothbrush every 3 months and let them pick it out. They are more apt to brush this way.
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Kathy Scott says:
They like the electric toothbrushes but they definitely need some prompting.
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Elizabeth J says:
I just tell her to brush her teeth and she does!
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Dierdra Byrd says:
I don’t really have to coax them thankfully!
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Tommy Johnson says:
Just remind him!
Thanks as always!
Thomas Johnson
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Molly Capel says:
My kids actually like to brush, so it makes my job easier.
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favorite mother in law says:
what a great give away
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Sandy M says:
I bribe my grandson. OK,OK I know that’s not exactly right but it’s amazing what a nickle in his piggy bank will do.
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Jennifer M says:
My daughter once saw her Nana’s teeth soaking in a cup, and found out it was due to bad brushing as a child. That’s all it took!
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Donna S. says:
We have a ritual every night of brushing teeth and then cuddling while reading a book, it works!
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Terra Heck says:
I let them pick out their own toothbrushes and flavor of toothpaste.
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lisacna says:
I usually stand right next to him untill he brushes,,so basically I nag.
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Charlotte (Life's a Charm) says:
my toddler doesn’t want to brush his teeth except with is cars toothbrush! his toothbrush has got to be interesting fo rme to get him brush his teeth or open his mouth for some toothbrushing.
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Jennifer Hedden says:
great prize
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Charlotte (Life's a Charm) says:
blogged! http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=1902
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Charlotte (Life's a Charm) says:
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Sonya says:
We’ve always brushed together, and now my kids love to brush their teeth!
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Rosanne says:
I sing to the tune of Row Row Row Your Boat this song “Brush Brush Brush your teeth, each and every day. Up and down all around brush decay away” or I sing “You are my sunshine” or “the ABC song” while I put my hand over there’s and show them how to brush.
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Rosanne says:
I subscribe
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Erma says:
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
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Erma says:
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
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Nicole D. says:
My daughter actually likes to brush her teeth – we got her a Dora toothbrush and use the bubble gum flavored toothpaste.
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Marilyn Higgins says:
We use a timer but it’s separate from the tooth brush
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Sharon Whitehurst says:
Please enter me in this drawing.
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mir says:
Right now it’s not a struggle yet but as I’m overly optimistic I hope that by forming a habit and leading by example it will not be a huge problem. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Christine W says:
I don’t really have any trick but I like the idea that others have said of no books until teeth are brushed. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
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Christine W says:
I am a subscriber. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
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Heidi M says:
As far as getting the kids to brush, it starts with asking nicely, moves to cajoling and then onto threats. We show them pictures of celebrities with bad teeth to scare them sometimes. I know it’s mean, but whatever works!
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Izzie says:
I use the time-honored technique of announcing, “Because I said so!”
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shawna says:
We do alot of bribing when it comes to brushing.
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Cassie M says:
To get my kids to brush their teeth, we make up silly songs on the spot to sing while they brush. A family favorite is “Goin Round the Track”, which contains the lyrics “then I jump on the bug, and I spit it out on the rug, sometimes I go around the tra-ack!” It’s fun to see what lyrics we come up with on the spot!
Cassie
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Brenda Park says:
I get my kids to brush by promising them extra TV or computer time…I guess that’s bribery. Thanks for the chance to win!
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chad heimbuch says:
great
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Carolyn says:
We make a game out of it. At least that’s working this week. Thanks for the chance.
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Kimberly says:
I brush my teeth alongside my granddaughter because she likes doing everything that I’m doing….it works!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Marion B says:
I get them fun tooth brushes and tooth paste that they like!
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Susan P says:
I want this for my son, thanks!
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kathy pease says:
i usually just say go brush your teeth please and they do
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Carrie Baird says:
I ask nicely, then repeat as necessary until my son brushes. Persistence is the secret for me.
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Denise M says:
You just tell them it’s time to brush your teeth….period.
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Lisa G. says:
To get my youngest son to brush his teeth I always stay with him while he brushes to keep him company and then inspect his teeth when he’s done and tell him what a great job he did. Thanks!
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Lisa G. says:
I subscribed to your RSS feed! Thanks!
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wendy wallach says:
I use a checklist taped to the bathroom door.
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Ann says:
Leave me a comment and tell me what you do to get your kids to brush their teeth….
I brush at the same time. I show them by example and we spend the time together doing it. We also floss and gargle and make funny sounds. Making it a fun time helps a lot.
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Tiffany says:
I don’t have to do much, I do let them pick out their toothpaste since they like certain flavors. They like brushing their teeth and flossing, too!
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Tiffany says:
I subscribe.
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Sara says:
No reading before bed!!!
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Marla says:
I make sure to get them the toothpaste and brushes that they want to encourage them to brush.
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Danielle says:
Actually all my kids would do all day if I let them is brush their teeth, floss and use rinse. It is a bit odd but my kiddos want to impress their dentist with the “shinnest” smile.
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clenna in NH says:
No play station next day if you don’t brush!
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Pauline M says:
I bought my son one of those toothbrushes that sing in your mouth, I’ve have no problem with hime brushing since!
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Dolly says:
We brush our teeth together. My son mimics me with his toothbrush (15 months). Also, sometimes he uses the motorized toothbrush which is super fun!
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Laura G says:
we brush together and hum happy birthday to you ’cause each day is someone’s birthday, lol
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Veronica Garrett says:
I buy them a toothbrush with a design of their choice and kids toothpaste in a fun taste.
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Wendy says:
Unfortunately I usually have to do it for them! This toothbrush however might just be the trick to getting them interested in taking care of their own choppers. At 6 and 7 I think it’s time!
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Jovita says:
I take away *game and tv time* if they dont brush their teeth~
Although with this toothbrush, I might not have to do that anymore!
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Kristie says:
My daughter still uses the strawberry banana flavored training toothpastes, so she loves to brush her teeth with that tasty stuff! We do need to work on how long she brushes for, though.
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nicole says:
I can’t think of a more fun way to get my almost 3 year old son to brush his teeth.
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Nadia says:
I actually don’t have to enforce the brushing time. Both my kids love to brush their teeth! I guess I’m one of the lucky ones on that matter. =)
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Laura says:
We use yummy toothpaste!
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chris says:
It’s a battle!!!
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Dan says:
We make it a part of our daily routine
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Janet says:
This toothbrush would encourage my grandchild to brush his teeth:)
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Renee We says:
The battery operated toothbrushes have greatly improved our tooth brushing efforts. I always felt a gagging sensation with manual brushing. The battery powered brushing action feels simulating and refreshing.
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Kelly says:
Nothing special. I just tell them to do it!
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Keith D. says:
We buy the kids really cool brushes.
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Donna M. Clark says:
We have our routine down. I have a printe out chart, and when the teeth get brushe, we get to put a sticker on the chart. When you get enough stickers, you get to trade for a prize.
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Karen Gonyea says:
My son has always enjoyed brushing his teeth – we’ve never had to struggle with it !!
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Michelle H. says:
I let them pick out their favorite toothbrushes.
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DAVID KROMER says:
I WISH I HAVE A CRAYOLA TOOTH BRUSH
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Lily Kwan says:
Tell them the importance of good oral health.
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Donna K says:
We just make it part of our routine.
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Donna K says:
I am a subscriber.
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Rebecca C says:
We make it just one of those things that there is no arguing about, like wearing a seatbelt or sitting in a car seat.
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Rebecca C says:
I am a subscriber!
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Rebecca C says:
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
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Rebecca C says:
I stumbled your giveaway
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Carrie H. says:
Toothbrushing is such a battle! We have to let her hold the brush first and then we finish up ourselves.
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Teresa says:
Sometimes I give up and brush their teeth myself. Other times I use a little hour glass timer and they have to brush till the sand is all on one side.
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Jomama on a Llama says:
My kids are all under three, so giving them the chance to brush Mama’s teeth while I brush their teeth has been the best tactic.
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xenia says:
I let my 2-year-old pick out whichever toothbrush and toothpaste she wanted from the kids’ section at the store and now that she feels like she chose she will let me brush her teeth before she then gets to do it herself. Thanks!
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toni jensen says:
i get a toothpaste they like and a toothbrush they want
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Brooke says:
I have the little ones watch the big ones so they think it’s a really big deal to brush teeth.
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Brooke says:
I subscribe.
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LaurenS says:
It\’s just part of our routine. I don\’t have to argue, he just does it.
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Keilann says:
My daughter is also 2 and she is a huge fan of the Wiggles. We have a Wiggles cup in the bathroom that she get to use when rinsing. She’ll brush and let us brush with no problems b/c she knows she gets to use the “Wiggeys Water Cup”
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Marcy says:
We love the colored mouthwash!
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Caryn B says:
My son loves to brush his teeth. crazy huh? we started young so he just knows its part of the bedtime routine
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Leah says:
I stumbled this give~away with a review! : )))
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Leah says:
My 17 month old ds also loves to brush his teeth! He’d been watching us brush our teeth since the day he was born, and then one day he suddenly grabbed my toothbrush and started to brush! I think part of it is that it also relieves his teething. But, YEAH! He loves to brush! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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Leah says:
I also subscribe! : )))
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Renee G says:
Just like the car doesn’t go anywhere without being buckled up first, it’s not bedtime (or schooltime) until after the teeth are brushed.
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Mariana says:
My 4yo’s been using a Tooth Tunes toothbrush for a while, but it’s needing to be replaced soon
It makes her want to brush her teeth so much that I have to hide it!
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Mariana says:
I’m a new subscriber! Thanks for the giveaway.
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