pro tip

if you are having a hard time brushing your youngster's teeth try this. lay his head on your lap so when you look down the two of you are looking in different directions. this is easiest to achieve when the child is sitting on, and with legs wrapped around, another adult. lay the child's head back and brush the teeth as you would your own. the other adult can hold the child's hands if necessary. since the brushing movement would be similar to that of brushing your own teeth you are less likely to brush too hard, poke the child's gums or push the brush too far back in the mouth.