In the Know for You to Know

The new school year has started and you’re putting together everyone’s new routine making sure your child starts and ends their day in a healthy way.

This year you’re thinking you want to brush up on your tooth brushing habits. But how?

The best way to start is with spiffing up your night time brushing. To do this all you and your child have to remember are the 4 B’s.

That’s right, the 4 B’s are the key to a pleasant and consistent bed time routine, so that this is a time for you both to enjoy together.

By incorporating these 4 B’s you are turning challenges into an easy routine and protecting those precious teeth in a big way.

What Are The 4 B’s?

The 4 B’s stand for Bath, Brush, Book, Bed.

We’ve put together some helpful suggestions on how to incorporate them into your routine.

Bath

Comforting bath time along with comfy and cozy pjs helps your child to
start to relax and wind down from the day.

Brush

Brushing time for 2 minutes with a soft wet cloth or soft tooth brush while singing your favorite brushing song puts brushing in a whole new light, stress free. And, once their teeth touch each other it’s time to floss.

Remember, nothing to eat or drink after brushing keeps the sugar bugs away.

Book

Children love the sound of their parents voice. Spend together time reading their favorite good night book in your special spot. Your child can follow along as you read to them, they can read to you, or you can make up fun stories together.

Being together at the end of the day, even for 15 minutes builds memories and skills you’ll both cherish forever. As your child gets sleepy it’s book away and into bed.

Bed

Setting a regular bed time and tucking your child in with hugs and kisses for sweet dreams and a restful night’s sleep with clean sparkling teeth helps the whole family have a relaxing night and stress free morning.

The Power Of The 4 B Routine

What makes your 4 B routine powerful is YOU.

These 4 B’s will help you set a comforting and reassuring routine for bed time success. Being consistent in your timing, and not being rushed so you have enough time between when you start and your child’s bed time. Pretty soon your diligence will rub off on your child and they’ll be reminding you.

The Benefits Of The 4 B Routine

These 4 B’s will help you create a consistent healthy sleep routine for bed time success which allows your child to settle down and have a good night’s sleep. And remember to turn off all electronic devices well before bedtime.

Wishing you Happy and Healthy Smiles this School Year!

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