Start to Brush teeth

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Updated on Aug 25, 2014
Hi All, My daughter just turned 1 and has around 8 teeth. I try to use finger brush; but she cries a lot. She has started eating almost everything, and thus has bad mouth. Her tongue also looks dirty as Milk and other food left over. She is very reluctant to brush and cries a lot. Tried telling her stories, songs, but she does not respond. I know this could be difficult for me to get her done; but any suggestions what all I can try?

| Aug 25, 2014
Hi ketaki, Thank you for sharing your concern with us. We understand your concern. While you receive suggestions and inputs from fellow parents on parentune, in the meantime, here is a parent talk which deals with the concern area mentioned by you and may be of help. Here is the link- https://www.parentune.com/parent-talk/dental-care/1175


| Aug 25, 2014
Hi Ketaki,I can relate to what you are saying !however tough it maybe the answer to the problem is that you got to keep brushing even if the baby is crying. obviously he hates the poky little monster of a brush in his mouth but in a gentle yet assertive voice keep talking to him while brushing as to how important it is. Remember they keep listening and absorbing.

| Aug 25, 2014
Also give him a small baby brush to chew on without paste. Do the brushing regimen with him in front of you. after he has played around with the brush ,last 30 seconds do a quick yet effective round of brushing with the finger brush. he is going to cry but

| Aug 25, 2014
Like we say "you got to do what you got to do". at this little age he is going to cry but there is no substitute to brushing!i had the same problem with my little one at that age but once they realise that mummy is doing what she has to they gradually become alright with it ,trust me!



| Aug 30, 2014
Hi ketaki , it's a very common problem even my baby does that at one and half years of age , she has around 12 teeth :( , I suggest u to take a cotton cloth and dip it I warm water and slowly wipe the teeth if ur child is not at all brushing , u can do this when he's bathing , and wipe his tongue. Although tis is not the solution but it will help reduce the smell. Give him the tooth brush in his hand he will play t first but he will chew it wen u do it in front of him , that will help I guess :)

| Sep 01, 2014
Dr. Sonali Bassi: Thanks for your valuable inputs. Yes, she is very much reluctant when she sees that little toothbrush in my hand. I use finger toothbrush, that might be one of the reason she is scared of. I am trying best to do it everyday but as soon as she notices it in my hand, she starts crying a lot.




| Sep 05, 2014
Aarti Mehan: Sounds good, will try it and surely update you about response; Thanks