Squeeze, brush, rinse! |
They say motherhood doesn't come with a manual. And when you're a first time mom like me, you tend to do things based on what you know, what you've read on, or what you see from your mom, mommy siblings, relatives, or friends. Most of the time, you try to experiment on what will work for your child since you know him/her best. For my case, it is about coming up with my own lullabies so my son could fall asleep faster, or having games or toys during bath time so he'll enjoy it more. Brushing, which is another challenging part for kids, is no different but below are some tips that worked for my son, Rhyme:
Brush together!
Mommy and baby brushing together |
Kids, especially toddlers, tend to imitate what the elders are doing. When you brush with your little one, you're not only making it fun by joining him/her, but you're also showing your child how to do it properly.
Jingles work!
Remember the Colgate commercial with the "Brush, Brush, Brush 3x a Day!" jingle? That totally worked for us and motivated my son to brush his teeth. Whenever we play it on Youtube, my son automatically knows it's time to brush his teeth.
Incorporate his/her favorite character!
My cute little Minion | Colgate Minions Oral Care Pack |
My son loves Minions that's why we had it as the theme for his second birthday. When we saw Colgate has both Minions toothbrush and toothpaste, we knew right away that we need to have those for our little one. And true enough, it made brushing even more fun! It delights my son to see Minions in his toothbrush and toothpaste that at times, he is already the one asking for brush time.
You can buy Colgate Minions Oral Care Pack at Lazada:
- Colgate Minions Kids 2-5 Years Old (Junior) Oral Care Pack: http://www.lazada.com.ph/colgate-minions-kids-2-5-years-old-oral-care-pack-4804587.html?spm=a2o4l.sis-363.0.0.1sWUa5&ff=1
- Colgate Minions Kids 5-9 Years Old (Youth) Oral Care Pack: http://www.lazada.com.ph/colgate-minions-kids-5-9-years-old-oral-care-pack-4804586.html?spm=a2o4l.sis-363.0.0.1sWUa5&ff=1
So the next time you feel your child is not in the mood to brush teeth, try any or all of the tips above. You'll be amazed how it will make brushing this fun not just for your child, but for the whole family!
Make brushing more fun with Minions! |
Disclaimer: This is an entry to Colgate Minions Despicable Me 3 Contest