Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry Toothpaste review and giveaway - win a $100 Visa giftcard!



This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tom's of Maine.

When I was a kid, getting ready for bed was boring. We used whatever the grownups used to wash our hair, scrub our bodies and brush our teeth. No fun flavors or yummy scents, no cartoon characters on the bottles. No wonder I hated going to bed. Things are so much better in today's world of personal care products for kids! I know, I know, it's the usual You've-got-it-easy-in-my-day-I-had-to-walk-five-miles-to-milk-the-cow story, but as a parent I'm nothing but happy at the way kid-friendly products turn bathing and brushing teeth into a fun, pleasant activity. It goes without saying that the ingredients in a kids' product should be gentle, not harmful. BlogHer Reviews recently sent us a tube of Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste for kids, which I was more than happy to try because I know Tom's of Maine has a reputation for safe, natural and effective. But is Tom's kid-friendly? The Basics Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste for kids is flavored with real fruit flavor oils, not artificial sweeteners. It uses naturally-sourced fluoride to help prevent cavities, and uses calcium and silica to clean. The toothpaste comes in two flavors, Silly Strawberry and Outrageous Orange-Mango. Here's what Tom's has to say about this product: Only one natural oral care company carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a children’s toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine Anticavity Children’s Silly Strawberry with Fluoride. And because we care as much as you do, we’ve never tested it on animals or added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It’s flavored with natural oils for a great strawberry taste they’ll love. (Check out the Tom's official site) The Bongga The verdict is in: Tom's is definitely kid-friendly. Even the name, Silly Strawberry, and the friendly little parrot on the toothpaste tube got my kids smiling. I asked 3Po if he felt like doing a silly dance while brushing his teeth with the Silly Stawberry toothpaste, and since my kids have been shoved in front of cameras since birth, 3Po was more than happy to comply. So without further ado, here's a video of 3Po brushing himself silly: The Pea got into the act as well: Best of all, this toothpaste is as natural as my kids' smiles! I love the fact that there are no artifical ingredients. No saccharin, or sparkles, just calcium and silica and fluoride. And at about $3 per 4-oz tube, it's reasonably priced! The Blah The Pea gave this toothpaste a very balanced review; she liked the flavor but thought it was too mild: I myself have no problem with the flavor; I quite like the subtle strawberry taste, and I think it smells divine. My problem with the toothpaste is the vintage-y metal tube it comes in. I just find it hard to squeeze and unsightly. Why bother with this kind of 70's era packaging anyway? Can it be recycled? Update 12/18/09: Tom's of Maine has contacted me with an answer to my question above: yes, they do use environmentally sustainable packaging! Two thumbs up to Tom's for their eco-awareness and quick customer response :) The Bottom Line Tomt's of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste gets your kids' teeth clean and healthy without artificial ingredients. And it still manages to look, smell and taste like a kids' toothpaste, which means kids are happy to brush with it. Win It! One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will win a $100 Visa giftcard, courtesy of BlogHer reviews and Tom's of Maine. Required entry: Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you do to get your kids to brush their teeth. Extra entries: You can do any or all of the following, (you can only do each entra entry once; please leave a separate comment for each extra entry): 1) Become a fan of Bonggamom Finds on Facebook (leave a comment with your FB id). 2) Follow Bonggamom Finds on Blogger(leave a comment with your Blogger profile name). 3) Blog about this giveaway, making sure you have a link to the giveaway in your blog post (leave a comment with a link to your blog post). 4) Tweet this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your tweet). Here is a sample tweet you can copy and paste: Win a $100 Visa giftcard from @bonggafinds and Tom's of Maine http://tinyurl.com/yc3gqm2 Maximum of 5 entries per person. This giveaway begins at 9:00AM on December 15, 2009, and ends at midnight PST on January 15, 2010; I will draw a winner at random on January 16 and post the winner's name as soon as the winner confirms acceptance. Winner has 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. For official BlogHer giveaway rules, click here. And don't forget to check out more reviews of Tom's Silly Strawberry toothpaste; each reviewer is giving away a $100 giftcard so you'll have a total of 8 chances to win. Good luck! Disclaimer: this is a compensated review. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Unknown on December 29, 2009 at 8:09 PM said...

Their favorite cartoon character spin brush always works.

Stephanie on December 29, 2009 at 8:11 PM said...

the older kids no prob but my 2 yr. old it is a game - taking turns brushing, he chooses his toothbrush and non flouride toothpaste.
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Kiara said...

I don't have kids, but if I did I would tell them that it's very important so they teeth won't become yellow.
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TX_Jen34 on December 29, 2009 at 8:48 PM said...

I don't have kids yet, but I would get character toothbrushes and flavored toothpastes.

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I get my daughter fun flavors of tooth paste, that I let her pick out. She is more likely to brush her teeth then.

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Henley said...

I just have to remind the kids and they will brush their teeth. Even better tasting toothpaste will work too!

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Anonymous said...

I just tell the kids it is time to brush and they go and brush.

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Unknown on December 30, 2009 at 1:07 AM said...

I use different toothpaste flavors to get them to brush their teeth.

arla on December 30, 2009 at 1:37 AM said...

I simply tell him to brush his teeth, Everything else seems useless
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elango on December 30, 2009 at 3:49 AM said...

I got my kids to brush their teeth every night by getting them used to doing it from the beginning. They just think it is something everyone does before bed so they never think about not doing it.

pamcallahan on December 30, 2009 at 4:29 AM said...

We don't really have a problem with brushing - I buy the character shaped toothbrushes and the toothpaste with whoever they like on the outside carton and we are all set!

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Anonymous said...

We use that mouth rince that shows if there is anything left on your teeth and they love to try to get all of it. Like a competition

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lsfish on December 30, 2009 at 5:08 AM said...

I always bought flavored kids toothpaste for my kids when they were young and special toothbrushes

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Jacaclawless on December 30, 2009 at 6:26 AM said...

We let them pick the flavor of the toothpaste, we pick the brand. To avoid fighting, we split up the times to brush!

Laurah on December 30, 2009 at 6:33 AM said...

While the kids brush their teeth, I sing a song - usually something silly. They know that they need to keep brushing until the song is over, which they think is funny.

Tracey on December 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM said...

New character toothbrushes and kid flavored toothpastes work wonders for getting Liz and Tristan to brush.
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buzzd on December 30, 2009 at 6:45 AM said...

Get fun toothbrushes with their favorite characters on it

Patrice on December 30, 2009 at 7:13 AM said...

I tell them that brushing their teeth will lead to a beautiful smile and hopefully mean no dentist visits other than check-ups.

Unknown on December 30, 2009 at 7:47 AM said...

After going to the dentist once she brushes her teeth every day so she gets no more cavities.

kdkdkd on December 30, 2009 at 7:51 AM said...

My kids are actually very good about brushing their teeth, but I do get them character tooth brushes they like and change them often so they are not using a worn brush

Marla on December 30, 2009 at 8:03 AM said...

I get fun toothbrushes

Tes283 on December 30, 2009 at 8:42 AM said...

Bathroom has two sinks, so we brush together. Sonic toothbrushes help to make sure where they reach is getting cleaned. Having milder toothpaste taste is preferred.

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In order for my daughter to brush her teeth and brush them well, I either have to stand in the bathroom with her or peek my head around the corner often! We have finally found a toothpaste flavor thats she likes and some mouthwash that is kid friendly. If I don't keep my eye on her, she will cheat all the way! So, really, I have to monitor her and sometimes even help her reach the hard spots. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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Tina12312 on December 30, 2009 at 9:38 AM said...

I never had any problem with my son brushing his teeth. Even with braces, he liked to keep his teeth clean so I was lucky. Thank you!

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What works for me is to let the kids choose the toothpaste they want - each chooses their own personal favorite and it's off limits to anyone else. They love that and want to brush!!
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I brush my teeth with my precious kidlet and we dance to a whole song from the radio!
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allysona on December 30, 2009 at 10:31 AM said...

i have been usung these products for years, way before they got popular...great product, well worth the money

shelley on December 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM said...

I buy those musical toothbrushes and yummy flaver tooth paste and tell her remeber what happened the last time she went to the denist for a cavity and she brushes her heart out.

Heidi Gail on December 30, 2009 at 12:22 PM said...

My kids are grown up now, but when they were younger, I just told them to brush their teeth and they did it.

Unknown on December 30, 2009 at 12:29 PM said...

I help them.
I buy them toothbrushes with characters they like.
And I tell them their teeth are going to get all rotten if they don't brush.

mogrill on December 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM said...

I simply tell my daughter if she doesnt brush, she will get cavities and they use a big needle to fill them...works like a charm. Thanks for the chance.
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sphinx63 on December 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM said...

I buy fun toothpastes, like Rugrats, or a cartoon, and she brushes more often. Thanks!

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llinda29 on December 30, 2009 at 2:02 PM said...

I march them into the batroom and they know what to do

scottsgal on December 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM said...

when they were younger I'd buy fun character toothbrushes but it's never been an issue to get them to brush their teeth
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Barbarawr on December 30, 2009 at 2:31 PM said...

Believe it or not, before Toms had toothpaste for kids, I bought their adult strawberry and that motivated my kids to brush their teeth. They always complained that the mint toothpastes were too "hot". I live in NC. When Hannaford left our area, I couldn't get Toms Toothpaste anymore, so any time I visited relatives up north, I used to stock up!

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virgomomwriter on December 30, 2009 at 3:03 PM said...

We used to have what we called The Toothbrush Races...I would hum the theme to The Lone Ranger, and my son would have to brush through the whole song, then I'd declare him the winner!

malleycc on December 30, 2009 at 4:09 PM said...

My kids don't really like brushing so I try to find fun toothbrushes. I think the best ones so far are the one that light up on the bottom for 1 min. And I tell them they have to keep brushing till the lights turn off. It makes it pretty fun.

A on December 30, 2009 at 4:12 PM said...

I bought my son a bunch of dentist books. We read them together and he likes brushing more because of it!

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Elkaye on December 30, 2009 at 6:03 PM said...

I show the kids a picture of people with rotten teeth and let them know that their teeth could look like that if they don't brush.


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julis55 on December 30, 2009 at 6:07 PM said...

We get fun toothbrushes for use daughter to use; like the Carebears that play a song to let you know how long you need to brush

Darlene on December 30, 2009 at 6:14 PM said...

When my daughter was young she would only brush with Crest Hawaiian Punch flavored toothpaste so it was easy to get her to brush UNTIL Crest discontinued it. Then it became a struggle but she eventually came to accept other toothpastes.

ohstac on December 30, 2009 at 6:18 PM said...

My kids like to pick their own toothbrush and I bought a cute Disney timer that helps.

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let them pick out the brush & paste they want

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Molly C. on December 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM said...

They each have a toothbrush they picked out.

sweetsue on December 30, 2009 at 9:47 PM said...

I brush my teeth with my granddaughter and make it a game.
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They like fruity toothpastes so we use that and they love the taste so they brush more often without being told and longer. shopgurl101@gmail.com

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susitravl on December 30, 2009 at 10:40 PM said...

I don't have to do much - my kids either have or had braces and they are obsessed with having a beautiful smile, so they brush without much prodding. I let them choose their own toothbrushes and toothpaste so they can't complain about using the same minty toothpaste their dad and I use.

smilekisses on December 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM said...

I always have to tell my daughter to brush her teeth and she does with no argument.
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sweetiesteph23 on December 31, 2009 at 12:30 AM said...

I tell my kids they'll get dirty, rotten brown teeth if they don't brush.

1993wel on December 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM said...

My kids brush their own teeth during the day, but I still brush their teeth for them right before bed, just to be sure that they get at least 1 thorough cleaning per day. My kids are really good about this arrangement!

clc408 on December 31, 2009 at 5:08 AM said...

When my kids were small, I encouraged them to brush by allowing them to choose their toothbrushes and toothpaste. I also gave them lots of reminders.

clynsg on December 31, 2009 at 5:38 AM said...

It has been so long since my children were small enough to need 'reminding' to brush their teeth that I do not really remember doing anything special. But now I have a grandson who has all of 4 teeth and we will have to see what is necessary to get him to brush!

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Ravzie on December 31, 2009 at 7:56 AM said...

I had a checklist of things to accomplish in the morning and the evening. I had to do all the things to stay out of trouble.

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sweepmom on December 31, 2009 at 1:47 PM said...

When my kids were little I had my mom take her false teeth out and show them. Ever since then, they brush their teeth regularly ;).

dn6511 on December 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM said...

Tell them that we will go to the dentist and let him drill if they don't brush

Unknown on December 31, 2009 at 4:04 PM said...

Get fun toothpaste and do it together.

pickledseeds on December 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM said...

I give them a quarter if they brush their teeth without arguing

Deborah on December 31, 2009 at 9:40 PM said...

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sksweeps on January 1, 2010 at 8:55 AM said...

When she was smaller, I got my daughter an old fashioned egg timer. She was in control (she likes that). Now that she's older, I get her the toothpaste flavor she likes... whatever works!

Mindy on January 1, 2010 at 11:11 AM said...

I don't have kids, but when I do, I will get them to brush by making it a habit at a young age and explaining the importance of healthy teeth.

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Holly B on January 1, 2010 at 12:19 PM said...

I start them early and make it a routine so that they get used to it!

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Heather on January 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM said...

Honestly, I just tell my son it's time to brush. He's really good about brushing his teeth.

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cstironkat on January 1, 2010 at 2:07 PM said...

I bought the light up toothbrushes that go off to tell you when you have brushed enough. I don't have to nag them to brush and this helps me know they are doing it long enough.

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Kids are grown now but when they were little I would buy the battery toothbrushes with cartoon characters and flavored toothpaste.

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taxchyk on January 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM said...

When my kids were small I'd sing the Raffi song about how you brush your teeth. Sometimes they'd brush just not to hear me sing.

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We brush our teeth together it makes it easier.

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ehhogan on January 1, 2010 at 4:27 PM said...

I bought my daughter a toothtunes toothbrush which she loves!



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Erica C. on January 1, 2010 at 4:42 PM said...

My older son likes to help my younger son brush his teeth. At the same time, they are keeping up on their brushing and they are having fun!

mickeyfan on January 1, 2010 at 5:23 PM said...

I used an egg timer to get them to be aware of how long they were brushing. Must have worked, my son is now a dentist!!! :)

Jenn on January 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM said...

My mom always had this cinnamon toothpaste that I loved, so it never was a big deal to get me to brush!

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My kids don't mind brushing there teeth and usually just have to tell them to go do it. But they sometimes don't brush as long as they should.

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We let my nephew pick out his toothbrush at the store and then try to get hime excited to use it!

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ddtavener on January 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM said...

We use extortion. My son is going to need braces, we tell him that if he does not take good care of the teeth he has now, we will not make an investment in braces.

Alex K. on January 1, 2010 at 9:02 PM said...

I get them an electric toothbrush so it makes a bit more enjoyable

Lindsey on January 1, 2010 at 9:16 PM said...

I have one brush for my son and one for me so he feels like he's doing it himself but I know they're clean

John Melendrez on January 1, 2010 at 10:14 PM said...

We have taught our children good tooth brushing habits by setting the example. We all brush our teeth together & it is a bit of a competition as to who does the best job. Also, I allow my kids to choose their own toothbrushes & flavored toothpaste.

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bluedragon51 on January 2, 2010 at 1:33 AM said...

Get them into the habit of brushing their teeth at an early age.

Lentil on January 2, 2010 at 2:27 AM said...

I brush mine then help her brush hers. We just started using a starter toddler toothpaste and she really likes the flavor!

h. mcnaron on January 2, 2010 at 9:06 AM said...

i include hygiene in their daily chores, and that's part of them earning their weekly allowance.

My3Sons33 on January 2, 2010 at 9:50 AM said...

I tell my kids that if they don't brush their teeth, they will have sugar bugs in their mouths that will chew holes in their teeth.

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jane maynard on January 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM said...

we make sure the toothbrushes have characters they like on them so that "hello kitty" or "spiderman" are the ones brushing their teeth. also, we made a deal with our preschooler that she can brush in the morning but we brush at night, and that has worked nicely.

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Brad on January 2, 2010 at 10:40 AM said...

I buy toothpaste that has a good flavor that the kids like.

Nikki57 on January 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM said...

Non minty flavored toothpaste makes tooth brushing easier

chlorinebrain on January 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM said...

I am lucky that I don't have problems getting my girls to brush their teeth. We have the same routine everyday. That way my daughters know what is expected of them.

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I brush my teeth with them.

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I tell them that they can have a piece of chocolate afterwards...just kidding. I tell them I will snuggle up in bed with them after they brush.

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I'd get an attractive looking and tasting toothpaste. Also, I'd watch and make sure they brush thoroughly.

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Bani on January 3, 2010 at 12:53 AM said...

Tweeted giveaway here- http://twitter.com/baniclips/status/7327586252

Karen P on January 3, 2010 at 2:46 AM said...

I brush my teeth with them.

Karen P on January 3, 2010 at 2:46 AM said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/KarenP_KarenP/status/7329389824

Anonymous said...

We try to make it as fun! My son chooses his toothbrush and tooth paste.

renski17@fortaj.com

Anonymous said...

Tweet ~ http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/7335721732

renski17@fortaj.com

DG on January 3, 2010 at 10:20 AM said...

My mom used to make a game out of it. We had to brush our teeth as well as possible or else the plaque monster would get us. Didn't scare us but it did make us laugh

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

DG on January 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM said...

I fanned you on facebook as Dee Gee

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

DG on January 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM said...

I follow you on blogger as DG

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

DG on January 3, 2010 at 10:26 AM said...

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/7338697893

tweeted

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

Tonya M on January 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM said...

Nag. Beg. Plead. They have the yummy toothpaste. They have the cool toothbrushes. They have the blue mouthwash... so all that is left is pleading.

Tonya M on January 3, 2010 at 11:01 AM said...

I am a fb fan - Tonya Martinez.

Tonya M on January 3, 2010 at 11:01 AM said...

I follow on Blogger - Tonya M

Tonya M on January 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM said...

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/DevNZacsMom/status/7339638314

msrodeobrat on January 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM said...

we use good flavored toothpaste

Brandi on January 3, 2010 at 11:20 AM said...

I brush mine at the same time he brushes his.

Unknown on January 3, 2010 at 12:30 PM said...

i don't have to do anything luckily - my son LOVES to brush his teeth!

autumn398 @ yahoo.com

Betty N on January 3, 2010 at 2:01 PM said...

With my children it was just a part of the routine of getting ready for bed. Since it was expected, they just did it. (But if I had had problems, some of the comments others have made here sound like really good ideas!)

Betty N on January 3, 2010 at 2:07 PM said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/7344744035

Betty N on January 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM said...

I follow your blog through Google Friend Connect (Betty Nations)

Betty N on January 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM said...

I am a facebook fan
(Betty Nations)

momznite on January 3, 2010 at 4:19 PM said...

The school health teacher, dentist, and hygienist have done such a fine job that my daughter is very good about her oral hygiene. Hooray for professionals!

momznite on January 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM said...

Following on Blogger.
(Momznite)

Melinda on January 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM said...

I tell them their teeth will fall out like grandpa's if they dont brush...that usually works, but sometimes they say "That would be funny, I dont care if my teeth fall out" You win some, you lose some!
mjf926 at gmail dot com

Jeanette H. on January 4, 2010 at 6:35 AM said...

My daughter is great! She is 12 and wants to be a dentist when she grows up so she brushes her teeth twice a day without having to be asked or told.

Thank you for the great giveaway!!

JH33194(underscore)2002(at)yahoo.com

Artistic Cook on January 4, 2010 at 6:47 AM said...

My kids brush most nights without being told to.

artisticbaker@gmail.com

Artistic Cook on January 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM said...

My kids brush on their own...thanks to their dentist and teachers

Artistic Cook on January 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM said...

blogged:
http://artisticbaker.blogspot.com/2010/01/toms-of-maine-giveaways.html

Artistic Cook on January 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM said...

tweeted

http://twitter.com/artisticbaker/statuses/7369084491

Ana on January 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM said...

We sing and dance to Raffi's toothbrushing song! Gets them to brush their teeth 90% of the time!

Becky on January 4, 2010 at 12:37 PM said...

I don't have to do anything to get my kids to brush their teeth..just tell them time to brush and a new toothbrush every couple of weeks works.

mrssquigg on January 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM said...

I tell my kids they will have cavity bugs crawling on their teeth all night if they don't brush. I don't think they have missed a day since!

mrssquigg at comcast dot net

mrssquigg on January 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM said...

I'm your FB fan!

Brandy Byrne

mrssquigg at comcast dot net

mrssquigg on January 4, 2010 at 8:25 PM said...

I follow you on Blogger.

mrssquigg

mrssquigg at comcast dot net

mrssquigg on January 4, 2010 at 8:25 PM said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mrssquigg/status/7392235849


mrssquigg at comcast dot net

Linda said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/artisticbaker/status/7407120907
Artisticbaker@gmail.com

Melinda on January 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM said...

I previously commented with my tip...heres my other comment:

http://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/statuses/7408177650

Tweeted

Sarah on January 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM said...

I dont' have to try to hard (yet!) he's only 9 months old ;)

Sarah on January 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM said...

I'm a follower on Blogger

Sarah on January 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM said...

I blogged

http://princessslsgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/100-giveaway_1507.html

Sarah on January 5, 2010 at 9:18 AM said...

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/princesssls/status/7409132338

h. mcnaron on January 5, 2010 at 9:23 AM said...

hj
I turn it into a game sometimes, it seems to work well.

Anonymous said...

My kids don't really put up much of a fight. It's just been a part of their routine since birth

bluegirl1423@gmail.com

smdrm on January 5, 2010 at 2:26 PM said...

My kids are grown, but it was just part of their routines, so we didn't have any issues. If you start early, they just accept it as "it must be done".

NesieBird on January 5, 2010 at 8:58 PM said...

I buy them cool toothbrushes. My youngest loves Spongebob Squarepants and this is her favorite out of them all. She is more than happy to brush her teeth with Spongebob along for the ride!

kneecree at gmail dot com

Night Owl Mama on January 5, 2010 at 11:56 PM said...

we buy spinning tooth brushes the kids luv them. Then they each brush beside mom or dad and imitate us.

nightowlmama at comcast dot net

Night Owl Mama on January 5, 2010 at 11:58 PM said...

http://twitter.com/Nightowlmama/status/7434201675

Night Owl Mama on January 6, 2010 at 12:02 AM said...

Following you on Facebook tricia fandrey

Night Owl Mama on January 6, 2010 at 12:02 AM said...

following you on Blogger at Nightowlmama

Pat said...

I get a musical toothbrush with a timer.
pkildow at gmail dot com

Joy said...

Brushing teeth was a part of the bedtime ritual and it was routine for my kids to brush their teeth

mjharvey26 [at] yahoo [dot] com

joy said...

Tweeted

http://twitter.com/MsJoyful1/statuses/7448830468

@msjoyful1

mjharvey26 at yahoo dot com

Uniquely Yours on January 6, 2010 at 6:52 PM said...

I tell my daughter that her teeth will fall out if she does not brush them.

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