Dentist: Elmo

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How Do I Get My 22 Month Old to Brush His Teeth?

C.Z. asks from Dallas

I have a 22 month old who refuses to put a toothbrush in his mouth. I don't use any toothpaste but I want him to get in the habit of brushing at night. I have bough...

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Brushing a Toddler's Teeth

R.D. asks from Decatur

I have a 19 mo. old who basically refuses to have his teeth brushed. He throws a crying fit and just wants to suck on the toothbrush b/c he likes the toothpaste. Ho...

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Introducing the Toothbrush

A.F. asks from New York

I am trying to get into the habit of using a toddler toothbrush for my one year old. Every time I try to "brush her teeth" my daughter bites down on the bristles and ...

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Seeking Advice Regarding Toddler Toothbrushing

S.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hi there - I have been brushing my 14-month-old's teeth for eight months. For the past week, he has been really fighting it - I can get the brush in his mouth for a ...

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Advice on Brushing My 19Mo's Teeth

J.B. asks from Birmingham

We have been brushing my 19 month old's teeth since he got his first tooth. The problem is, we have to put him in a headlock every day in order to get this accomplish...

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Should It Be This Difficult to Brush My Son's Teeth???

N.T. asks from Dallas

My son turned 1 on Oct. 2nd and he has 6 shiny whites! His doctor told us that we should be brushing his teeth every night and that sounds much easier than it is. I...

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Nail and Mouth Care

A.G. asks from Burlington

My almost 16 month old daughter gives me a very hard time when it comes to cutting her nails or brushing her teeth, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

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Pretend Play Suggestions

E.B. asks from Philadelphia

Hi Mamas! My son is turning 2 next week. I’ve noticed very recently that he’s starting to engage in some “pretend play.” Most notably he likes to “feed...