Carrie came to my dentist appointment today. She got to take a ride in the “big chair”, while the dental hygienist counted her teeth. (Apparently two of her two-year molars are finally on their way in – which could explain a bit about the last couple weeks of sleep issues.) The chair was such a big hit that Carrie kept begging for another turn while I was getting my teeth cleaned.<\/p>\n
Next fall she’ll have her first “real” appointment. In the meantime, all of her teeth look good, and she seems to have a normal bite…despite the sleep-time binky habit we haven’t kicked yet…<\/p>\n
Oh, and the hygienist was impressed with our toothbrushing song. We sing the ABC song while Carrie brushes her teeth, but then after when Denis or I brush her teeth we sing the “Toothbrush Hokey Pokey”. I’m sure it’s not really original, but the hygienist had never heard of such a thing, so in case anyone needs a new toddler toothbrushing strategy, I give you:<\/p>\n
The Toothbrush Hokey Pokey<\/u>
\nYou put the toothbrush in. Stick the toothbrush in.<\/i>
\nYou take the toothbrush out. Take the toothbrush out.<\/i>
\nYou put the toothbrush in, I trust you can figure this out…<\/i>
\nAnd then you shake it all about! Brush as many teeth as you can!<\/i>
\nYou do the hokey toothbrush and you turn yourself around, You can turn around, or have your child turn around, or just turn the toothbrush around here.<\/i>
\nThat’s what it’s all about! Jazz hands. Seriously.<\/i><\/p>\n
(Repeat until all the teeth are brushed.)<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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