Flavor choices definitely help, but honestly, it can backfire too. My daughter picked out some glittery unicorn toothpaste once—super excited at first, but after two days she hated the taste and refused to brush altogether. Sometimes simpler is better...just my two cents.
"My daughter picked out some glittery unicorn toothpaste once—super excited at first, but after two days she hated the taste and refused to brush altogether."
Haha, been there! Glittery unicorn toothpaste sounds like a dentist's nightmare anyway...but I get the appeal. Curious though, have you tried pairing brushing with something else your daughter enjoys? Like maybe a favorite song or a short video clip that only plays during brushing time. I've heard some parents swear by those toothbrush timer apps too—turning it into a mini-game or challenge seems to help. But then again, every kid is different. Do you think making brushing into a game or routine activity works better than relying on fun flavors and packaging?
I've heard some parents swear by those toothbrush timer apps too—turning it into a mini-game or challenge seems to help.
Haha, glittery unicorn toothpaste...sounds like something my granddaughter would pick out. We had a similar issue, and honestly, the novelty stuff never lasted long. What worked better for us was turning brushing into a little nightly ritual—first pajamas, then brushing teeth while humming her favorite song, then storytime. Kids seem to thrive on routine more than flavor gimmicks, in my experience anyway. Maybe try something consistent and comforting rather than flashy? Could save you from another toothpaste rebellion down the road...
Timers and apps can definitely help, especially at first. But I've noticed kids eventually lose interest unless there's something else keeping them engaged. Building a routine around brushing is great advice—have you tried letting your granddaughter pick her own toothbrush or cup? Sometimes little choices make a big difference...
"Timers and apps can definitely help, especially at first. But I've noticed kids eventually lose interest unless there's something else keeping them engaged."
Yeah, timers were a bust with my nephew too after the novelty wore off. Honestly, the toothbrush choice thing didn't do much either—what finally clicked was brushing together. He just liked copying me, I guess... kids are funny that way.
