16 August 2009

Borrow kids' toothpaste after a late-night snack

Who knew? From Abbe:

Hate the way your minty toothpaste tastes when you've just had dessert? Ever have one of those days when Mom or Dad need some chocolate after everyone else is finally asleep? This week I was reminded that brushing my teeth before bed and immediately after a chocolaty snack is less unpleasant if I borrow my daughter's bubblegum flavored toothpaste istead of using my normal minty one. Teeth still clean, less weird flavor.

Related: How to get toddlers to spit out the toothpaste? Talk amongst yourselves.

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How about a tip to wean the kids off sweet tasting toothpaste to start using adult minty ones?

Posted by: Jill in Atlanta | 16 August 2009 at 06:20 AM

My kids don't even like sweet tasting toothpaste!

Posted by: 12 Weeks Pregnant | 17 August 2009 at 07:01 AM

I have tried sweet toothpaste ans it tastes awful, poor kids.

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