The Equipment Enthusiast – Armed to the Teeth
"My baby has been fascinated by me and her dad brushing our teeth from an early age. She often pretended her little hand was a toothbrush, putting it in her mouth and brushing up and down. Before she started brushing her own teeth, I took her to the store to let her pick out her own dental supplies. She chose a Mickey Mouse toothbrush, a yellow cup, and a mushroom-shaped toothpaste. She was so happy! Since then, brushing teeth has become her favorite game."
The Helper – A Little Help Goes a Long Way
"My secret trick is to let my baby brush dad's teeth while I brush hers. This way, she always insists on helping daddy brush his teeth. While I’m brushing her teeth, her attention is focused on brushing dad's, so she naturally cooperates. Of course, the one suffering is her dad—her little hands can be a bit too rough, and it's not always comfortable for him."
The Demonstrator – You Brush, I Brush
"Once my baby learned to brush her teeth, she would often try to skip it. So, before bed, I always brush my teeth at the same time as her. She watches me do it seriously, and then she starts brushing her teeth with the same focus. After she's asleep, I sometimes snack, and before going to bed, I make sure to brush again."
The Storyteller – Creating a Tale
"My baby didn't like brushing her teeth, and it was driving me crazy. One day, I happened to find a promotional tape that told a story about a kid who hated brushing his teeth and became the 'Cavity King,' and no other kids wanted to play with him. But with the help of the dentist, the Cavity King fixed his teeth and started brushing every day, keeping his teeth healthy. I played it for my baby, and she was really interested. She even asked to hear it again. Since then, brushing her teeth has become something she does willingly."
The Competitor – Who’s the Best Brusher?
"My baby also didn't like brushing her teeth, so to make it more fun, we turned it into a family brushing contest. Every morning and night before bed, the three of us rush to the bathroom to brush our teeth and compete to see who's the most enthusiastic, careful, and thorough. The winner gets a little red flower sticker. Now, my baby is the most enthusiastic tooth brusher in the family!"
The Negative Example – A Little Bit of Embarrassment
"Whenever it was time to brush teeth, my child would resist. I'd explain everything, but it never worked. So, one day during dinner, I accidentally cracked a tooth on a bone. My baby curiously asked, 'Mommy, what happened?' I said, 'Mommy didn't brush her teeth properly, and now it’s broken. See, even a tasty bone can't be eaten. From now on, I'll only be able to drink soup.' After that, my baby started brushing her teeth without me reminding her, and even said, 'Mommy didn't brush her teeth, and now she can't eat good food.' Although I became the negative example, seeing my child brush her teeth seriously made it worth it."
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