We tried the roaring toothbrush too, and yeah, I get what you mean about the noise—it was cute at first but got old pretty fast. The sand timer idea sounds pretty neat though. We actually ended up using a sticker chart with my daughter. I know, sounds super basic, but honestly it worked wonders. She loved picking out stickers each night and seeing her progress visually seemed to motivate her way more than any fancy gadget we tried before. Plus, it's budget-friendly, which is always a bonus in my book.
But hey, whatever keeps them brushing regularly is a win in my opinion. Glad you found something that works for your son—sometimes simpler really is better!
We went through something similar with the noisy toothbrush—my son actually got a bit anxious about the sound after a few days. Sticker charts might seem basic, but honestly, sometimes the simplest solutions really do work best... Glad it's going well for you!
We tried sticker charts too, but my daughter quickly figured out how to negotiate extra stickers for minimal brushing effort... little hustler, haha. Eventually, we switched tactics and turned brushing into a mini dance party—picked her favorite song and brushed until it finished. Worked surprisingly well, plus the toothbrush noise got drowned out by the music. Sometimes keeping it simple (and fun) is the only way to go. Glad you found something that's working!
The music idea is quite clever—I've seen a lot of kids respond well to that approach. Sticker charts can definitely backfire once kids figure out the loopholes, haha. One thing I've recommended to parents is letting their child pick out their own toothbrush or toothpaste flavor at the store. It gives them a sense of control and ownership over brushing. Curious if anyone's tried this and noticed a difference in their kid's attitude toward brushing...
"One thing I've recommended to parents is letting their child pick out their own toothbrush or toothpaste flavor at the store."
We've done this too, and honestly, it worked pretty well at first. But after a while, the novelty wore off and we were back to square one. Has anyone found a way to keep the excitement going without constantly buying new toothbrushes or toothpaste flavors? Those character-themed brushes can get pricey after a while...
