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**Mommy Thank You For Brushing Our Teeth**

The new school year has started and like me, 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 routine. To do this all you and your child have to remember are the 4B’s.

That’s right the 4 B’s. They 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?

Bath –

A comforting bath (or shower) time along with comfy and cozy pjs helps your child to start to relax and wind down from their day.

Brush –

Brushing time for 2 minutes with a 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 add flossing.

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

Book –

Children love the sound of their parent’s voice. Spend together time reading their favorite good night book in your cozy 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!

They 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.

Wishing You Happy New School Year With Lots Of Healthy Smiles!

What is your nightly bed time tooth brushing routine? Has this been a stressful time of the night for you and your child? Have you felt like giving in or giving up? Tell us, we’d really like to know! Send us an email to kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like Us on Facebook