Teeth Brushing

Julia now has quite a few teeth. So I decided a few months ago it was time to start brushing them.

I went and bought the cutesy little toothbrush and the special kids toothpaste. I was all prepared for this to be a fun thing. Julia wanted nothing to do with it! She clamped her mouth shut and refused to allow me to brush them. Then she started getting her molars, so I just gave up on it for awhile.

In the mean time Julia really started to take an interest in me brushing my teeth. She loved to watch me do it.

Her molars finally all came through, so about a month ago I decided it was time to try the teeth brushing again. This time she LOVED it!! She liked to suck off the flavored toothpaste. But she also really let me get in there and brush her teeth. I also try to let her do it herself for a little bit each night. Now anytime she sees a toothbrush, she wants it! She will walk around for a long time just chewing, sucking, brushing, etc. with the toothbrush.

Last night she wanted to be a big girl and stood on the stool in front of the sink to brushed her teeth. I left the water trickling so every few seconds Julia would stick her toothbrush under the water. After about 15 MINUTES of this, I decided teeth brushing time was over. This made her mad. Apparently she was not done....

I know a LOT of parents really struggle to get their kids to brush their teeth, and after our first attempts, I thought that was also our fate. I am really glad that it not a struggle after all. I know she could change her mind, and decide teeth brushing is no longer fun, but for now, I am enjoying the ease of it.

I am just not looking forward to her first dentist trip. I have been putting off making the appointment because I know what a struggle it will be.