Tooth brushing with a power toothbrush

As most toddlers, Tommy fusses to do things. Of course, tooth brushing is in the list of fussiness; which is nothing related to the syndrome, it is just him being a 2 year old kid. But I always find a way to keep him engage with the activity. The secret to kip a child engage into an activity is always make it fun and introduce something new according to the child's preferences and learning style.

The new tool we have incorporate to tooth bushing is the Crayola Power Toothbrush. I chose this toothbrush because Tommy likes to scribble with Crayola crayons and markers. He also likes to give his own oral motor massages with the Z-vibe (The Z-Vibe is a vibrating tool for oral-motor stimulation and sensory input). He has been interested in using my tooth brush because it is bigger than his toothbrush, which tells me Tommy wants to be a big boy. Therefore, the Crayola Power Toothbrush matches perfect with Tommy's preferences and learning style because it has a similar shape of a marker; it gently massages his gums as the Z-vibe and it is a big toothbrush just like mammy's.

Crayola Power Toothbrush Features:

• Make brushing time fun with colorful Crayola maker-shaped power toothbrush
• Suction cup is a fun and easy way to store your brush when not in use
• Oscillating bristle action massages gums
• Colorful ultra soft bristles are gentle on young gums

Oscillating bristle action massages gums is the most outstanding feature of this toothbrush for us. WHY? We are increasing oral motor input because of the advises of our new Speech Therapist and Developmental Therapist. Tommy is showing signs that he is getting ready to talk. Those sings are: excessive drooling and staring at our mouths when we talk. We has noticed he has increased the production of sounds and we are hearing some words he has said before more often. Therefore, increasing awareness in his oral muscles is important to stimulate the production of words.

You can find this toothbrush in your local Target or online. I highly recommend this tooth brush for any child. It definitely makes tooth brushing FUN.

Tommy still needs help and supervision because this is an skill that kids don't master until they are 6 year old or so. I do believe the earlier the better! So, the most he practices tooth brushing, the better his fine motor skills get to master this skill. Tommy is doing a great job bushing his teeth by himself.

Enjoy the video of Tommy brushing his teeth with

his Crayola Power Toothbrush.