Gag reflex is no joke though... even watching her makes me wince sometimes.
Totally get this. I remember the first time I tried a “real” tongue scraper—nearly launched myself across the bathroom from gagging so hard. Spoons just feel safer, especially for kids. There’s something about that cold metal that’s less intimidating than those plastic contraptions with weird shapes. Plus, like you said, spoons are everywhere and you don’t have to worry if one disappears into the dishwasher vortex.
That being said, I do think tongue scrapers have their place once you get used to them. Took me a few tries, but now it’s just part of my routine and honestly, my mouth feels fresher. But for kids? Yeah, not worth the drama or the risk of a cereal-milk explosion all over the bathroom floor. If the spoon works, why mess with it?
Man, I feel this on a spiritual level. I once tried one of those fancy tongue cleaners from the dollar store—thought I was saving money, but nearly lost my breakfast instead. Spoons are underrated, honestly. If it’s not broke (or making you gag), don’t fix it.
I get the appeal of those “high-tech” tongue cleaners, but honestly, I’ve had way more luck with a regular spoon too. The cheap ones always look like they’re designed by someone who’s never actually used one. I did try a fancier stainless steel scraper once—looked like a gadget from a sci-fi movie—but it was either too sharp or too awkward. Spoons are low-tech and just work... plus, you already have one. Why complicate things?
