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Firefly Toothbrushes

I’m sure if your reading this you either have young children or at one time had young children so you can empathize with me.  Brushing teeth has got to be the biggest struggle in my household.  With 3 young children who have agendas of their own, brushing their teeth doesn’t seem to top the list.

I’m not sure about you, but at my house we struggle with the two minute rule.  My children don’t seem to understand that just putting the toothbrush in your mouth and sucking off the toothpaste doesn’t quite work the way it should.  We’ve tried the singing a song thing, but seriously, how are you supposed to sing while brushing your teeth?

So, when I was contacted to do a review on the FireFly toothbrush, I jumped at the opportunity.  The FireFly toothbrush is among the many personal care innovations from Buena Park, California’s DR. FRESH. Dr. Fresh manufactures a host of popular and affordable oral care and personal health products.

The first thing I noticed about the toothbrush were the bright colors.  It will surely catch the eyes of the younger ones.  My daughter of course picked the pink one, my first son picked the blue one and I gave a clear one to my youngest son.  After opening the toothbrushes I noticed how nicely they fit into little hands.  Each of the children were able to get a good grip to make brushing more efficient.

The FireFly toothbrush is also gentle on little gums.  The bristles are soft and individually rounded to prevent microscopic cuts to the gums.

Another feature I love is the built in timer.  Once the timer is activated, it will blink bright red for one minute.  The one minute timer is the amount of time your child should spend brushing on each arch.  I have to say, a much better alternative to singing.  After the timer stops blinking, you should restart it and start on the other arch. Another cool feature is the battery.  The light stops functioning after the optimal number of uses, meaning it’s time for a new one.

I saved the best for last.  This toothbrush retails for only 99 cents! The FireFly toothbrush is a fantastic, frugal find!

Giveaway:
One lucky reader will win a years supply of Firefly toothbrushes for a family of four.

How to Enter:
In a comment let me know your secret on how you get your children to brush their teeth.

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This giveaway will end on May 4th at 11:59 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via random.org. US entries only, please. The winner must contact me in 48 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!

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193 Responses to “Dr. Fresh FireFly Toothbrush Review and Giveaway (Closed)”

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      Mary D on April 28th, 2009 1:24 am

      :) My trick to get the kiddies to brush is to use a fun timer that they can watch while they brush!


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      MRS.MOMMYY on April 28th, 2009 3:16 am

      my secret for any child is to tell them about not having teeth when they get older


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      Adrienne Gordon on April 28th, 2009 5:53 am

      no secret, they just do it


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      Tari Lawson on April 28th, 2009 6:01 am

      I don’t really have a secret, my kids just do as asked, I think it may be in part to the fact that my mom popped her dentures out and showed them what happens if they don’t brush thier teeth ;)


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      Denise on April 28th, 2009 7:09 am

      My kids have never given me much problem about brushing their teeth after I explained about germs. They hate the thought of little germs in their mouths.


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      Ann Fantom on April 28th, 2009 7:28 am

      I’m pretty lucky. My daughter likes to brush her teeth as long as I let her pick out her flavor of toothpaste


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      Shelley Mitchell on April 28th, 2009 8:01 am

      I showed them a picture of someone with brown teeth that were falling out. They haven’t missed a day of brushing or flossing since.


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      Brittania Thompson on April 28th, 2009 8:18 am

      My kids have much older grandparents that no longer have their “real” teeth. My kids think that if they don’t brush their teeth they TOO will not their “Real” teeth. But mostly, they just do it when I tell them to.


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      Michele Guinsburg on April 28th, 2009 8:43 am

      I showed them a picture of someone without teeth from not brushing. That did the trick very fast.


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      Bonnie on April 28th, 2009 9:21 am

      my grandson loves to brush his teeth


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      Sue E on April 28th, 2009 10:21 am

      I really don’t have a problem. My toddler loves to brush his teeth, all 8 of them!. My older son has to be prompted, but does brush. He uses an egg timer(hourglass with sand) to be sure he brushes long enough. Thanks for the giveaway!


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      Carol G on April 28th, 2009 10:28 am

      Brushing teeth was just seen as a normal part of getting ready in the morning or for bed at night. No major problem with my children.


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      Nanci K on April 28th, 2009 11:10 am

      Whoever brushes the longest gets a big kiss from Mom.


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      Karen on April 28th, 2009 11:13 am

      It’s just a part of a daily routine.


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      Elena on April 28th, 2009 11:28 am

      I haven’t had too much trouble because I’ve always expected them to do it! They always like the light up toothbrushes, though! Thanks for the contest!


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      beth shepherd on April 28th, 2009 12:31 pm

      Thank you for a great giveaway! I like to have them set the timer. We have a small timer in the bathroom and set it and when it rings they can rinse. Thank you!
      tatertot374@sbcglobal.net


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      Kristy on April 28th, 2009 12:52 pm

      For my daughter it’s getting to take her vitamin that she thinks is candy. She eats her vitamin, then has to brush her teeth!


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      cherice on April 28th, 2009 12:58 pm

      I’m still having a hard time getting my 22 month old to brush his teeth, but he usually likes to brush if he can use his Elmo toothpaste! Thanks for the chance.


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      cherice on April 28th, 2009 1:12 pm

      I entered the Douglas Plush Toys Giveaway! Thanks.


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      Kristy on April 28th, 2009 1:21 pm

      Subscriber!


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      Kristy on April 28th, 2009 1:22 pm

      I also entered the Belli Baby giveaway!


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      heike nelson on April 28th, 2009 1:30 pm

      I don’t have to tell my son a secret. He loves to brush his teeth and he loves to go to the dentist, too.
      germansweep@yahoo.com


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      Deborah Scavone on April 28th, 2009 2:22 pm

      I use an egg timer and have a contest to see who brushes better in two minutes.


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      Bree on April 28th, 2009 2:22 pm

      We all brush our teeth together. Helpful secret to remind me to brush my teeth too!


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      Bree on April 28th, 2009 2:23 pm

      I’m a subscriber too.


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      Stephanie V on April 28th, 2009 2:55 pm

      For the girls who are older we use timers and logic. My little boy is tough. We use two toothbrushes at the same time so he can chew one while mum or dad try to sneak in a brush here and there. Hard work!
      tvollowitz at aol dot com


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      Lauren Bennett on April 28th, 2009 2:55 pm

      My Kids love to brush thier teeth. My 5 year old thinks that when she brushes the tooth bugs are GOING away !!


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      susan varney on April 28th, 2009 4:01 pm

      we have always done it so its something that we just do mverno@roadrunner.com


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      Lisa on April 28th, 2009 4:02 pm

      There’s really no trick. Just let them know what really happens when they don’t brush their teeth: They’ll brush.


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      Jennifer S. on April 28th, 2009 4:35 pm

      I’ve never had a problem convincing little ones to brush their teeth if they have a cool toothbrush and toothpaste for kids. I’ve had struggles aplenty when their toothpaste has run out!


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      Christine Jensen on April 28th, 2009 5:20 pm

      I don’t really have any great tips. I just line em up and brush away! My major problem is that my 18 month old loves toothbrushes and gets into the toothbrush droor and spreads the kids toothbrushes around the house!


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      Kim F on April 28th, 2009 5:59 pm

      The secret is having their first cavity filled. That will make them brush their teeth.


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      Katrina on April 28th, 2009 6:37 pm

      Right now we have no secret because she actually likes her teeth brushed but soon times will change.


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      hallie on April 28th, 2009 6:37 pm

      I brush my eight month olds teeth in the bath (all six of them!!).. she dosent seem to mind as long as she is distracted with bath toys!


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:39 pm

      I tell them their teeth will fall out if they don’t. NOT. lol I teach them by example, they like to imitate their parents.


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      Kim on April 28th, 2009 6:40 pm

      we are big fans of bribery in our house. :)


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      Kim on April 28th, 2009 6:40 pm

      subscriber!


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:41 pm

      subscribe


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      casey on April 28th, 2009 6:43 pm

      They race each other to see who can get the cleanest teeth fastest! Whatever- it works!


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:43 pm

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      Kim on April 28th, 2009 6:44 pm

      also entered Belli Baby contest


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:44 pm

      button ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com


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      hallie on April 28th, 2009 6:45 pm

      entered the eebees dvd giveaway!


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:45 pm

      entered Douglas Plush


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      Carol on April 28th, 2009 6:46 pm

      entered Macaroni Grill


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      Wehaf on April 28th, 2009 6:50 pm

      No secrets here; it’s just something we do, like washing our hands.


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      Wehaf on April 28th, 2009 6:52 pm

      I entered the Douglas Plush giveaway!


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      Wehaf on April 28th, 2009 6:54 pm

      I entered the Belli giveaway!


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      Leilani on April 28th, 2009 6:59 pm

      We have fun tasting toothpaste like the Crest orange flavor.


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      Andrea M on April 28th, 2009 7:13 pm

      We have tried the musical timer and it does not work very well…I now count to 10 and he brushes his teeth and then I follow up. The 1 yr old just likes sucking on it


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      Tina on April 28th, 2009 7:20 pm

      I let them pick out the toothbrushes and toothpaste at the store :)


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      Naddez on April 28th, 2009 7:43 pm

      Honesty, showing them pictures of good teeth that went bad because of not taking good care of them. And informing them of the facts and importance of brushing their teeth.


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      Naddez on April 28th, 2009 7:48 pm

      I’m a Subscriber.


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      Naddez on April 28th, 2009 7:55 pm

      I entered “Remind Me I’m a Momshell” Giveaway.


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      Beth on April 28th, 2009 7:55 pm

      Just remind them how much they hate going to the dentist!
      pbclark(at)netins(dot)net


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      Beth on April 28th, 2009 7:56 pm

      I’m a subscriber
      pbclark(at)netins(dot)net


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      Beth on April 28th, 2009 8:01 pm

      I entered the Douglas Plus Toy giveaway
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      Naddez on April 28th, 2009 8:09 pm

      I entered Douglas Plush Toys Review and Giveaway.


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      Naddez on April 28th, 2009 8:21 pm

      I entered Romano’s Macaroni Grill Giveaway.


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      Anissa on April 28th, 2009 8:23 pm

      My son knows that if he wants a bedtime story he has to brush ;)


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      Anissa on April 28th, 2009 8:28 pm

      I also entered the Douglas plush contest


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      Serge B on April 28th, 2009 9:02 pm

      Bubble gum flavored toothpaste!


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      Heather C on April 28th, 2009 9:36 pm

      We got her code blue or whatever it is that makes the parts of your mouth that need the most help blue…and then if she just doesn’t get the blue out, I stand behind her with my arms cross and my wrinkles out in mad-face mode.


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      Heather C on April 28th, 2009 9:36 pm

      I stumbled this post.
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      Heather C on April 28th, 2009 9:39 pm

      I entered your Romano’s Macaroni Grill giveaway!


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      Kimberly Williams on April 28th, 2009 9:51 pm

      I actually dont have any tricks. My kids like to brush their teeth all on their own. In fact try sneaking into the bathroom and medicine cabinet to do it often.


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      Lisa on April 28th, 2009 10:05 pm

      They just brush them, most of the time!


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      Kimberly Williams on April 28th, 2009 10:25 pm

      I also entered the douglas plush giveaway!


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      Kelly Ann T. on April 28th, 2009 10:40 pm

      I read a short book to them while they brush their teeth. I also make it fun. When they don’t have any cavities(dentist visit) they get to go to the park to play or ride their bikes on the nature trail.


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      Playground for Parents on April 28th, 2009 10:42 pm

      Gotta find the right kind of toothpaste -something sparkly that taste like bubblegum! ;-)


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      Kelly Ann T. on April 28th, 2009 10:47 pm

      I entered the Douglas Plush toy giveaway.


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      Arin on April 28th, 2009 11:29 pm

      Well this one we have learned that use force when necessary-but usually if you can make it fun in anyway-it helps.


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      Arin on April 28th, 2009 11:30 pm

      I subscribed.


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      Arin on April 28th, 2009 11:30 pm

      I follow on twitter.


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      Vicky Boackle on April 28th, 2009 11:44 pm

      no secret,kids minded back then.


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      kk on April 29th, 2009 12:24 am

      Having taught responsibility for one’s actions, no additional prodding is necessary to get the kids to brush their teeth.


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      judy brittle on April 29th, 2009 12:40 am

      The trick is to get some fun toothbrushes and fun flavor toothpaste. Thank you!


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      judy brittle on April 29th, 2009 12:40 am

      I’m a subscriber.


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      judy brittle on April 29th, 2009 12:42 am

      I entered your Douglas Plush Toys giveaway.


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      Traci on April 29th, 2009 2:13 am

      The secret to get the children to brush their teeth is to reward them.


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      Julie on April 29th, 2009 9:21 am

      My kiddo isn’t even here yet…but what I will do to encourage brushing is to let him see Grandpa’s mouth with his missing teeth, tell them about cavities, and use some sort of timer.


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      Denise Blados on April 29th, 2009 10:05 am

      My problem is getting our daughter to stop brushing her teeth all the time and wasting a lot of toothpaste.


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 10:21 am

      its really quite neat…the dentist gave us a copy of their teeth COULD look like if they dont brush..lemme tell you…its not pretty!!
      Works like a charm!
      :)


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 10:23 am

      I subscribe :)


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      Tiffani on April 29th, 2009 10:25 am

      I just tell him he has too. He’ll do what we say.


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 10:40 am

      I entered the Douglas Plush Giveaway


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 11:39 am

      I entered the Mom shell Giveaway


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      Kate on April 29th, 2009 11:40 am

      I make it part of the routine so they know when it is time to brush. And I sing a fun brushing teeth song which they have come to expect and now demand their father sing too when he is helping them brush LOL


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 11:57 am

      I enetered the Karito Kids giveaway


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      Jovita on April 29th, 2009 12:13 pm

      Entered Belli Baby Giveaway!


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      Denyse on April 29th, 2009 1:25 pm

      I don’t thinik it’s a secret. I stand there to make sure it’s done and done correctly.


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      Melanie on April 29th, 2009 1:28 pm

      I have to be honest -my children love to brush their teeth. I don’t have to bribe them or chase them down -they actually WANT to do it. In fact, my two-year-old cries for her toothbrush. I know I’m very lucky.
      Thanks for the giveaway!


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      lisa on April 29th, 2009 4:00 pm

      Threaten them with the dentist, works like a charm.


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      lisa on April 29th, 2009 4:02 pm

      I subscribe via email.


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      lisa on April 29th, 2009 4:06 pm

      Stumbled (titi555)


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      Monique Rizzo on April 29th, 2009 6:50 pm

      My daughter HATES brushing her teeth and would NEVER brush them if I didnt force her too!! UGH. This may help! Thanks for the chance.
      mogrill@comcast.net


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      Ebie on April 29th, 2009 7:33 pm

      i pretty much let my 2 yr old think he’s in charge of it all.


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      Melissa Barnes on April 29th, 2009 8:13 pm

      My kids actually like to brush, they are 7 & 4 years old


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      Rosey on April 29th, 2009 10:37 pm

      I brush my teeth at the same time to inspire my toddler to brush. So far, so good. My two oldest have no problems brushing, whatsoever. My 10-yr. old has to be reminded…gently…three or four…or five times. :)


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      Rosey on April 29th, 2009 10:39 pm

      subscriber


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      jaim on April 30th, 2009 12:16 pm

      telling them if they dont their teeth will rot and fall out!


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      kate on April 30th, 2009 1:01 pm

      We always brush our teeth together. My daughter likes to do what I’m doing so she makes it easy!


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      kate on April 30th, 2009 1:02 pm

      I entered the Karito Kids giveaway!


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      Victoria on April 30th, 2009 2:11 pm

      My hubby is in dental school and he handles the kids’ teeth brushing! He does a great job getting them to “brush the bugs” off their teeth!


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      sandra on April 30th, 2009 2:33 pm

      I’m lucky that my son actually likes to brush his teeth! His dentist talked to him about germs and healthy teeth and I think the conversation really hit home for my son!


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      Alexis AKA MOM on April 30th, 2009 2:38 pm

      Death threats? Oh wait you want the nice mom comment. Oh pleading, holding him down, doing it for him … what it’s what you’re all thinking … LOL :)


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      Christine Viscomi on April 30th, 2009 4:57 pm

      make it a game


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      M.A. on April 30th, 2009 6:32 pm

      Teach them how to brush.
      Remind them daily to brush.
      Expect them to brush daily.
      Remind them always anyway.
      Praise them for a job well done.
      Keep on reminding.


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      erin on April 30th, 2009 7:49 pm

      We use an electronic toothbrush to keep it fun. But I would love to win and try these!

      speak2erin(at)gmail(dot)com


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      Pamela S on April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm

      I’m not sure I have a great secret. They’ve just always seen us brush and they know that it’s not an option to not brush. Of course it might not hurt that they had a grandfather who wore dentures and went around half the time without them in LOL


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      cari king on April 30th, 2009 8:15 pm

      no secret…they love brushing. I hope it continues.


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      dreamer on April 30th, 2009 9:17 pm

      great tasting toothpaste and a bribes ;)

      addeviant006 at gmail dot com


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      Brandy on May 1st, 2009 7:18 am

      I tell my kids that if they come back from the dentist with NO cavities then they get a Webkinz of their choice. Works every time.


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      Leann S on May 1st, 2009 8:50 pm

      They like the dental rinse we use so they brush so they can have that.


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      Lisa H on May 1st, 2009 11:08 pm

      I let everyone pick their favorite flavor of toothpaste. We always have half a dozen open tubes but hey whatever works.


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      Sonya on May 2nd, 2009 1:46 pm

      We all brush together, and now my kids love to brush!


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      Sasha on May 2nd, 2009 1:53 pm

      God this is the biggest problem with my daughter. I have to brush my teeth along side her so she thinks she is going something cool, get a fun toothbrush, tell her she is doing a great job the entire time, and sometimes hold her down while she screans…yay!


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      Sasha on May 2nd, 2009 1:54 pm

      i subscribe


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      ktanjatk on May 2nd, 2009 5:57 pm

      When my nieces and nephews come over to visit us, I make sure that I always have some new and fun toothbrushes for them!


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      Danielle on May 2nd, 2009 7:34 pm

      Mine never really had a problem brushing. Told her what happens if you dont brush and after that, no problems here. Sometimes scare tactics are the way to go.

      ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com


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      Sarah Z on May 2nd, 2009 7:45 pm

      I brush mine with my daughter – she is happier when we brush together!
      Thanks


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      Michelle on May 2nd, 2009 9:32 pm

      I have to constantly yell like a drill sergeant otherwise they won’t do it. I usually set the kitchen timer and tell them not to stop until it beeps.


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      Leigh Nichols on May 2nd, 2009 11:42 pm

      I tell my son- less money at the dentist filling cavities means more money at the toy store ;)


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      Brea's Mommy on May 2nd, 2009 11:56 pm

      I am lucky my daughter loves to brush her teeth. Problem being she doesn’t like me to. So I usually have to hold her and sing a silly song.


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      Jammie on May 3rd, 2009 5:44 am

      If she dont brush her teeth she dont leave the house and since she loves playing outside she brushes her teeth.


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      Cathy Reynolds on May 3rd, 2009 9:23 am

      My children have a small 2 minute sand “hour glass” timer. They love to turn it over and they brush until all the sand is gone. It has worked for us for 16 years!


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      Heather Goldsmith on May 3rd, 2009 10:18 am

      My secret to getting the kids to brush their teeth has always been to make it part of the after meal “ritual” (put dishes in sink, wash face, brush teeth)


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      Heather Goldsmith on May 3rd, 2009 10:21 am

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      Jaque on May 3rd, 2009 12:46 pm

      Brushing together always seems to work. Plus, I bought a three minute hour-glass timer. We put it in the bathroom and turn it over when we begin brushing…the sand is multi-colored and is fascinating to watch. The three minute brushing time is over before my kids know it! :-)

      Thank you.


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      DJ on May 3rd, 2009 1:35 pm

      Use the kind of toothpase the kids like, as well as a sticker chart.

      Thank you for the giveaway!


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      DJ on May 3rd, 2009 1:39 pm

      I subscribe in Google Reader. Thank you.


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      DJ on May 3rd, 2009 2:02 pm

      I entered the Karito Kids giveaway!


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      Gabriel J. on May 3rd, 2009 2:53 pm

      They know that they better brush if they don’t want those cavities!


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      Cynthia Mercado on May 3rd, 2009 3:37 pm

      We have a routine every morning and night before bed.

      mercsmercado at yahoo dot com


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:56 pm

      My daughter is almost 3. I’ve always told her to brush away the cavities, and that’s always worked for me!


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:56 pm

      I’m a subscriber!


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:57 pm

      You’re on my Technorati faves.


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:57 pm

      I entered the Karito Kids Giveaway.


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:58 pm

      I entered the Belli Baby Giveaway.


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      Courtney on May 3rd, 2009 5:59 pm

      I entered the Momshell Giveaway too!


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      Justine on May 3rd, 2009 6:21 pm

      I get my children to brush their teeth by first being a good example and next by always asking and then getting their toothbrush if it comes down to that :D


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      Becky on May 3rd, 2009 7:57 pm

      Ok I’m not going to lie …I use bribery.


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      Brooke on May 3rd, 2009 9:39 pm

      No secret here.. He picks out his own toothbrush or which color from the ones I have.. Then he brushes.. getting him to eat now THAT is a whole different story


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      Denise on May 3rd, 2009 10:22 pm

      My youngest daughter has finally gotten to where she will brush her teeth without my telling her to. Yea!


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      Lisa G. on May 3rd, 2009 11:26 pm

      My youngest has always hated to brush his teeth so we started a dot chart and every night that he does a good job brushing he gets a new dot on his chart. At the end of the month he gets to pick a prize and it’s value is based on the amount of dots he has on his chart.
      Thanks!
      lisalmg25 at gmail dot com


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      Lisa Garner on May 3rd, 2009 11:29 pm

      I’m an email subscriber. Thanks!
      lisalmg25 at gmail dot com


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      Bev on May 4th, 2009 12:25 am

      I think you first have to lead by example. If that doesn’t work, let them earn something special when they get a good check-up at the dentist.


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      Molly Capel on May 4th, 2009 1:08 am

      Fun toothbrushes & character toothpaste. lol


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      Rosanne on May 4th, 2009 1:14 am

      We sing an song and I hold their hand to show them how to do it or I do it for them.


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      Rosanne on May 4th, 2009 1:16 am

      I’m a subscriber


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      Mishia on May 4th, 2009 4:00 am

      Tell them that the cavity creep will get them if they don’t brush.


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      Ann on May 4th, 2009 4:53 am

      There’s no real secret. I just have always made sure they did it. They never thought it was an option so they just did it.


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      Ann on May 4th, 2009 4:54 am

      I entered your Douglas plush toys giveaway.


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      Ann on May 4th, 2009 4:55 am

      I subscribe through google reader.


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      amy delong on May 4th, 2009 6:24 am

      I dont have a secret,he just brushes 2 times a day!

      ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com


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      Kathy Scott on May 4th, 2009 8:52 am

      We have a timer


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      chris swan on May 4th, 2009 11:27 am

      I think that my kids brush better if they can see some results so right after the dentist visit they brush better (well maybe its to avoid going again!).


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      dorothy l on May 4th, 2009 11:37 am

      I brush my teeth at the same time and make funny noises


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      vicky on May 4th, 2009 12:24 pm

      The secret is to start as soon as they get teeth so that they are use to a rountine


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      Rachel Newman on May 4th, 2009 2:28 pm

      Make it fun – brush swirl spit – again! brush swirl spit!


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      Autumn H. on May 4th, 2009 3:53 pm

      i buy toothbrushes with characters on them!

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      kathy pease on May 4th, 2009 4:23 pm

      i usually just have to say please go brush your teeth :)


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      carol~ on May 4th, 2009 4:25 pm

      She is still little so I do it first and then she does it after me! She loves to play and imitate what we do so it is fun for her.


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      john ferris on May 4th, 2009 6:56 pm

      I get the kids to brush their teeth by telling them what happens if they neglect them. When they hear about the dentist drill, novicane, and ordeal about what they go through to have them pulled out, they usually cooperate.


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      Lee-Ann on May 4th, 2009 8:07 pm

      I tell my kids I’m looking for the their favorite characters in their mouth. “I see Dora and Boots in there, open up wide!”


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      Lee-Ann on May 4th, 2009 8:20 pm

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      A Casson on May 4th, 2009 8:54 pm

      Telling them they get a reward.


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      Lee-Ann on May 4th, 2009 8:59 pm

      Entered the plush toy giveaway.


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      Janet on May 4th, 2009 10:14 pm

      we use a timer and fun brushes:) ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)


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      Michelle H. on May 4th, 2009 11:19 pm

      I let my kids choose their toothbrushes and I sing songs with my younger kids about brushing their teeth.


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      Gianna on May 4th, 2009 11:25 pm

      They’re at the stage where if I do it they all come in and brush too :)


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      Donna K on May 4th, 2009 11:41 pm

      You can put a star on a chart.


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      Donna K on May 4th, 2009 11:42 pm

      I entered the Douglas Plush Toys Giveaway


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      Donna K on May 4th, 2009 11:44 pm

      I am a subscriber.


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      Donna K on May 4th, 2009 11:45 pm

      I faved you on technorati.(donnak4)


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      Donna K on May 4th, 2009 11:46 pm

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      Lily Kwan on May 5th, 2009 1:36 am

      I use persuasion.


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      Lily Kwan on May 5th, 2009 1:37 am

      I subscribed by email.


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