Haha, those tablets were a total disaster in our house—my kiddo ended up looking like he'd eaten a Smurf. 😅 But flavored toothpaste has been a lifesaver here. Bubblegum was a hit for a while, but now we're onto watermelon...go figure. Honestly, whatever keeps the toothbrush moving is fine by me. Has anyone tried those toothbrushes that play music or have timers built in? Wondering if they're worth the hype or just another gimmick collecting dust in the bathroom drawer...
"Has anyone tried those toothbrushes that play music or have timers built in? Wondering if they're worth the hype or just another gimmick collecting dust in the bathroom drawer..."
We've tried a few timer toothbrushes at our practice, and honestly, they can be pretty helpful—especially for younger kids who rush through brushing. The music ones... well, they're cute but tend to lose their charm quickly. A simple two-minute timer brush is usually enough. Plus, less chance of it becoming another forgotten gadget cluttering the drawer. I'd stick with something basic and reliable, personally.
We tried one of those musical toothbrushes for our daughter when she was about four. At first, it was a huge hit—she danced around the bathroom and brushing became a mini dance party. But after maybe two weeks, the novelty wore off and it ended up just another regular toothbrush (with dead batteries, lol). I agree with this:
"The music ones... well, they're cute but tend to lose their charm quickly."
Honestly, what worked better for us was making brushing part of a bedtime story routine or letting her pick out her own toothpaste flavor. Small things sometimes work best. Hang in there!
We had a similar experience with those toothbrushes too. My son got one as a gift from his grandma and was super excited at first—he even wanted to brush his teeth multiple times a day just for the music. But yeah, after maybe a week or two, it became just another forgotten gadget in the bathroom drawer.
What ended up working better for us was turning brushing into a little game or challenge. I'd do silly voices or pretend to "inspect" his teeth like some kind of tooth detective afterward. He loved that, and it kept him interested way longer than any fancy toothbrush ever did. Also, letting him pick out his own toothbrush (usually something with superheroes or dinosaurs on it) seemed to help keep him invested.
I totally agree about the toothpaste flavors too... it's surprising how much difference something so simple can make. Kids are funny like that—sometimes the smallest things click with them more than the flashy stuff does.
Haha, the toothbrush graveyard in the bathroom drawer—sounds familiar. Those musical brushes are cool at first, but kids get bored fast. One trick I've seen work really well is using a toothbrushing chart. Every successful brushing earns a sticker, and after collecting enough stickers (say, a week's worth), they get a small reward or privilege. It's funny how kids can be motivated by something as simple as stickers... but hey, whatever gets the job done, right?
