Tooth Wipes----Are they any good?

[Jessi]

Ok here is the thing....Taylor my 2.5 DD won't let me put a tooth brush in her mouth and it is getting to be a real hassle to brush her teeth. I know these are good for babies and toddlers. Has anoyone ever had these? Are they any good? Are they the same as brushing?

I need feedback because I have some amazon.com codes to use up and these were one of the things I was looking at getting for her.


Thanks for all feedback!

[Jessi]

Bump!

[shelleyf]

[CW&M Mom]

If she won't let you put a toothbrush in her mouth...I wouldn't be putting my hands in her mouth with a wipe...she's apt to bite ya.

I'd just be a meany butt and hold her down and brush! Have you tried the ones that are battery operated..and then don't use toothpaste. that will help her get used to it.

[foggierbard9]

why don't you just give her a toothbrush when you are brushing your teeth and let her mimic you. My DS(4) now brushes his teeth pretty well with a no flouride toothpaste, and my DD(18 mos) will use her toothbrush with just water and mimic how I brush my teeth. We just make it fun for them, like a game, and they do it.

[amylynne01]

Myy DD is nearly 2.5 and does not like me to brush her teeth either. This is what I do. I brush my teeth while both girls practice on their teeth, and I show them how I brush. Then mama gets a turn brushing their teeth to finish up. If she fusses, I'm a mean mama and just do it. It needs to be done, and she needs to learn to do it. I think the wipes would be counter productive because she's not learning how to do it.

The girls also have fun toothbrushes. They had the battery operated ones for a while, and now they have penguins we got from the dentist. Can she pick out her own brush and paste to use? Or have her practice on her baby doll?