Although the level of BPA that may be toxic to humans has not been quantified, babies treated in neonatal intensive care appear to be exposed to relatively larger doses of BPA, according to an interesting, but small study. This exposure may be more harmful due to the limited ability of neonates to detoxify BPA.

A recent study found that newborns in intensive care excrete 17.8 micrograms per liter of BPA, significantly more than the 0.45 microgram/l of healthy infants. The researchers found the level of care afforded neonates indicated the level of BPA exposure. Thus, four or more ICU devices resulted in neonatal urine showing BPA at 36.6 microgram/l. It is of significance that the neonatal ICU unit where the study was done had taken care to avoid BPA containing products whenever possible. Breathing tubes, intravenous drug delivery lines, and enclosed incubators are plastic, and some types of plastic contain BPA. Several studies have indicated that elevated BPA exposure of neonates can result in behavioral problems and moodiness. Animal studies have linked BPA to the development of feminization in males and the later development of hypertension and diabetes.

Another statistical surprise was that prematurity accounted for 30% of the variability in urinary BPA. One possible explanation may be, as shown in animal studies, youngsters break down BPA very slowly. Thus, if this trait holds for humans, then exposure at a very young age may be more harmful than at an older age.

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U.S. pediatricians issued new guidelines Monday for home births, requiring the presence of two people at such deliveries: one person responsible for the mother and one for the baby. The primary function of the baby’s caregiver would be to resusitate a newborn infant who experiences breathing diffulties, according to the rules being offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The safety of home birth has become a hotly debated issue, particuarly among the doctors whose services typically are not used in such settings. Home deliveries tend to be overseen by specially trained nurse midwives.

The Texas Department of State Health Services requires midwifery students to have a high school diploma or GED certificate, and current certification in infant and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Under state law, a licensed midwife can assist only in normal home deliveries and does not administer a prescription drug except as an agent of a physician licensed by the state. (Certified nurse midwives are regulated by the Texas Board of Nursing.)

The new standard for home deliveries concurs with a recent statement from the American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists. Obstetricians are the doctors who deliver babies in hospitals and birthing centers. The pediatricians’ new rules noted the growing popularity of home births among some American women. “Although the incidence of home birth remains below 1 percent of all births in the United States, the rate of home birth has increased during the past several years for white, non-Hispanic women,” the report noted.

A spokesperson for the Association of Texas Midwives said she had not read the pediatricians’ recommendations for home delivery. However, a number of the suggested practicies already exist in Texas. “I do not know any licensed midwife who would attend a birth alone by choice,” said Claudine Crews, course coordinator for the association’s Midwifery Training Program. “It is already the norm to have at least one person present whose responsibility is the immediate care and assessment of the newborn. And, neonatal resuscitation certification is a requirement for licensure in Texas,” she said Monday by e-mail.

The Guidelines for Perinatal Care also called for “provision of warmth, initiation of appropriate resuscitation measures,and assignment of Apgar scores. Although skin-to-skin contact with mother is the most effective way to provide warmth, portable warming pads should be available in case a newborn infant requires resuscitation and cannot be placed on the mother’s chest.”Crews said she had not surveyed other midwives to determine if warming pads were considered standard equipment. “But I know I carry two heating pads with me to every birth,” she said.

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Jennifer Walker was 29 weeks into her pregnancy when her twin sons, Justin and Jonathon, were born prematurely. Justin weighed 2 lbs. 8 oz., while Jonathon weighed 2 lbs. 14 oz. The twins spent 108 days in neonatal intensive care — the first week at Union Hospital, and later at an Indianapolis hospital — before they could come home. “It was scary,” said Walker, who is a labor and delivery nurse.

The boys were on a ventilator for two months and received “surfactant replacement therapy,” a treatment to mature their lungs. After they went home, the boys received physical and occupational therapy to help them “catch up.”Today, the 3-year-old twins “are exactly where they should be. You would never know they were born so early and had so many complications,” said Walker, who with her sons and husband, Jason, served as the Ambassador family for the 2013 March of Dimes March for Babies.

March of Dimes funded research that developed the surfactant therapy. Without it, her sons “might not be here today,” she said. The Walkers, who are from Sullivan, were part of the Union Hospital team during the walk.

The March for Babies took place Saturday, beginning at Memorial Stadium. The event drew 150 teams and was expected to raise $179,000, said Nikki Simpson, March of Dimes division director. An estimated 1,400 participants could choose a two-mile “traditional” walk or a five-mile route. Many of the “walkers” were little ones in strollers, while some were of the four-legged variety.

According to March of Dimes, the most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth, which affects more than 500,000 babies each year — and the number is growing. In Indiana, one in nine, or more than 10,000 babies, are born prematurely each year. Babies born too soon are more likely to have disabilities or even die.

Funds raised by the March of Dimes are used for research, education and advocacy to address issues associated with premature birth. Money raised also benefits babies born healthy who need access to newborn screening and preventive health care.  Since 1970, the March of Dimes has raised more than $2 billion nationwide, according to the organization.

“There is such great community support … because we have a mission relevant to so many people,” Simpson said prior to Saturday’s walk. Many people participate year after year. “There is a little nostalgia around it,” Simpson said. March for Babies also is a fun event that includes vendors, a Kid Zone, opening ceremony and Zumba instructors who try to get everyone warmed up.

Among those participating was a team that wore pink T-shirts with the words, “Rhyan’s Fight Club — Fighting Against Premature Birth.”Rhyan, who is 21 months old, wore a pink ribbon in her hair, pink tennis shoes and a pink T-shirt. Her mom, Amanda Heffernan, said she was 35 weeks into her pregnancy when she had Rhyan, and it had been a complicated pregnancy.

When her daughter was born, Rhyan was 4 lbs. 14 oz. and spent 15 days at Union Hospital’s NICU unit. Rhyan has developmental delays and continues to receive physical, occupational, developmental and speech therapy each week, her mom said. Heffernan participated in the March for Babies to support Rhyan and raise awareness. She and her daughter have benefited from March of Dimes research, she said.

Also participating was Melissa Cress of Brazil and her twin sons Corey and Caden, almost 4-years-old. They were born prematurely when she was 33 weeks pregnant, and they spent five weeks in Union Hospital’s NICU. “It was hard, but the nurses were great,” she said, and March of Dimes provided care packets.

Corey weighted 3 lbs. 8 oz at birth and Caden was 3 lbs. 15 oz. Cress had an emergency C-section and the boys had to be on ventilators for a few days. Today, the twins are healthy. Cress wanted to walk in the March for Babies “to support the cause” and to give back so others benefit from March of Dimes as her family has.

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While most mothers-to-be worry about how they will be able to take care of their infants, our expert Dr Zinal Unadkat, says that worrying is normal. But listening to that ‘mother’s instinct’ is essential. In a casual tête-à-tête with the leading paediatrician, we asked her some of the most common questions parents have.

Pavitra: What are the most common queries parents ask you about their babies?
Dr Zinal: Some of the most common queries I get are that, ‘is my baby normal?’  I had one parent who asked me, ‘my friends baby had a heart abnormality, I am afraid that my child will also have a heart abnormality, should I get a 2D echo done?’ It is important to remember that every baby is not going to be unhealthy. It is important to use your instincts when it comes to your baby. Go regularly to the doctor, and ask him or her all the questions you might have. Remember that there are no ‘stupid questions’. To you they may sound silly, but every question can be important to your child’s health.

Pavitra: Doctor, what are the most common myths you come across in your practice?
Dr Zinal: The most common myth that I have come across is when parents ask me,  ‘Doctor, I want to feed honey to my baby as soon as it is born, can I?’  There are some communities in India that believe that whichever person feeds the child honey , the baby grows up to be like that person. What I try to tell all my patients is that please don’t follow all these myths blindly. It is not possible for a child to become like a person by just feeding it honey; it takes years of nurturing for a child to become like someone. Moreover by introducing honey you are introducing infections and bacteria into the baby. Honey has very toxic bacteria called Clostridium botulinum that can be fatal to babies.

Another common myth that most parents have is about the first milk or ‘colostrum’. They say it is the heaviest (unhealthy) milk and should be thrown away. This is absolutely wrong. In fact that colostrum is the boost your baby needs to improve his/her immunity, build a stronger body and research has shown that it even makes your baby smarter.

Pavitra: What are the dos and don’ts right after childbirth?
Dr Zinal: The most important thing that you should remember is that the baby should be allowed to adapt from the intrauterine environment to the outside environment. There are 5 things that are very important.
1.  Colour: This means that the baby should look pink after birth. This shows that the baby’s circulation is good. The best way to ensure that is to provide the baby warmth.
2.  Doctor’s examination: The doctor should check for the breathing, heart rate, etc. and see that the baby is doing fine.
3.  Breast feed: Once the baby is stable, he/she should be put immediately to breast (given a breast feed) because for the first one hour they are most active and will learn to suckle immediately.
4. Maternal warmth: It is important to place the baby on or near the mother. When the baby is kept on the mother, it automatically warms the baby through the mother’s body heat.
5. Minimal handling: There should be minimal handling of the baby. This means that the child should be carried, changed or fed by the least number of people, to avoid infections.

Pavitra: What tips would you give to new parents?
Dr Zinal: I think the most important thing for new parents is that the mother should be in a positive frame of mind. It is up to the mother to decide the health of the baby. If she is always going to be a critical and doubtful, she will have an unhealthy baby. The bottom line is that a mother has to be healthy both in the body and mind to have a healthy baby. What new parents need, is a mix of positivity, and the right balance of love and medical knowledge, she will be able to go through motherhood very well.

Pavitra: What is the father’s role in the life of a newborn?
Dr Zinal: I feel that a father’s role is very important, because pregnancy is a very stressful time. The mother goes through a lot of negativity, fears and a large number of inputs coming from various well wishers. In this situation, the father should be her support since that’s what the mother needs. It is important to know that she is going through a lot of changes including those in her life style, job. Her time gets more devoted to the child rather than to the husband or to the family. The husband has to be supportive of the fact that she needs to devote that time to the baby. I feel that if the mother devotes the first six months solely to the child’s care, it forms a strong base for the baby’s future health. The kind of psychological help that a father can provide the mother, nobody else can. He should also spend time talking to the baby and spend time playing with it. This way the baby will feel like the part of a complete family.

Pavitra: What is the ideal weight of a newborn?
Dr Zinal: There are different standards in different countries, but in India we assume that a healthy baby should weigh anything above 2.5 to 4 kilograms. Anything above that may not be very healthy. A baby heavier than 4 kilograms indicates that the mother has had some problems during her pregnancy. That being said, I always believe that weight is not everything, it is the overall health of the child. I have seen babies that are just 1.8 kilograms and are perfectly healthy. The baby should feed well, should gain weight well and respond well to you.

Pavitra: How can a parent gauge if something is wrong with their newborn?
Dr Zinal: Mostly babies cry excessively when they have to indicate that something is wrong. This is because they have only one way to express their feelings. There are basically two tell-tale signs that there is something wrong -if the baby is crying too much and if the baby is too quiet. When the baby does not cry at all, is not feeding well, is listless and lethargic, that is when you have to worry.

To know exactly what I mean, let me contrast it with the definition of a healthy baby. A normal thriving baby sleeps enough, drinks enough milk, passes enough urine and stools and reacts well to stimuli. Even though newborn babies cannot see very well, they can feel and understand. So when you talk to them they will immediately become quiet, or if you pick them up, they feel your warmth and become quiet. So if you try all of this, and the baby does not get quiet and continues to cry, then you need to take the child immediately to the doctor.

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In today's absolutely horrifying news, the body of a baby was found in a laundry service recently. The baby had been stillborn at 22 weeks, and the Minnesota hospital is still a little unsure as to how this "terrible mistake" happened. Apparently, the baby boy had been wrapped in linens and was mistook for dirty laundry and sent off to a cleaning service. The boy was first delivered to the morgue and then, somehow, was accidentally transferred to the laundry service.

"This is a terrible mistake, and we are deeply sorry," Chris Boese, the hospital’s chief nursing officer, said in a statement. "We have processes in place that should have prevented this but did not. We are working to identify the gap in our system, and to make sure this does not happen again."

But -- making sure it doesn't happen again won't help this baby's grieving parents. I honestly don't even know where to begin here, or how to handle such a traumatizing and delicate subject. But I will say this: No parent -- or baby -- deserves this. No parent deserves a stillborn child -- but sadly, that's out of our hands. And no parent deserves to find out the body of their child has essentially been thrown out. That is preventable and completely inexcusable.

Mistakes happen, I know. But this really is a hard one to swallow. My heart breaks for this poor, sweet babe who never made into this world; for the way his death was handled; and for the fact that his parents' grief had to be multiplied after learning of such a horrid thing. Why does something like this have to happen? Haven't they been through enough?

Hopefully, this little boy's parents will somehow find a way to heal and move on. But the memory and trauma of this will likely never go away, and that's really sad.

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Once again, science has gone through an awful lot of trouble to prove something totally obvious that we already knew. New moms on maternity leave feel totally inadequate about returning to work. If we're at home, we go for days without talking to another adult. When we return to work, we have less confidence. I mean, the whole study just paints the saddest, most demoralizing portrait of working motherhood you could ever ask for. Gee, thanks!

Okay, so we really didn't need these researchers to tell us it's insanely difficult to get our career mojo going again after we have a baby. Here's what we DO need: Some fresh ideas for HOW to get our career mojo going again.

So I've been reading Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In. And I'm kind of obsessed because it's totally turning around how I think about work. Sometimes we need a pep talk. Pep talks don't solve every problem out there, but they can help us see things a different way, and they boost morale. So here's a Sandberg-inspired pep talk to moms returning from maternity leave.

1. Make dads do more. Let's not call it "helping around the house." It's their house, too. These are their children, too. Dads need to do more housework and more childcare. They need to take on more responsibility at home. And we women need to be okay with dads doing those home chores their way.

2. Silence your inner critic. Women are more likely to feel like impostors at work. We feel like we're faking it. Guess what? The men ARE faking it. And they're totally okay with that. Men will grab new opportunities assuming they'll learn as they go. Women pass up new opportunities because we don't feel qualified. We need to trust ourselves and our ability to fake it and learn as we go.

3. Have a dream, but be flexible about how you get there. Everyone's career path has twists and turns. Keep your long-term goals in mind, but don't obsess over following a set path. YOU make your own path, your way.

4. Find mentors. Who do you admire? You don't have to tap them to make them your "official" mentor -- just make friends with people you admire, ask for advice, report back on how their advice helped you. And remember that people are flattered when you ask them for professional help.

5. Ask for flexibility, and use it. Some work places offer more flexibility than others -- but you'll never know what you can get until you ask. With the exception of Yahoo (lately) and hourly wage jobs, the days of getting credit just for taking up space in your chair are over. It's about what you produce, wherever or whenever you do it. When you talk with your supervisors, talk about how much you DO and the quality of your work, not how many hours you put in.

6. Are the men worrying about this? Now I'm going to borrow a little from one of my favorite writers, Caitlin Moran. She has a litmus test for sexism: Are the men doing it? Are the men agonizing over this same thing? Are the men also being punished for acting this way? If the answer is NO, cut yourself some slack. Be a little sloppy at home, be more bossy at work, and don't make yourself dance backwards in heels unless that's what you really enjoy.

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Your precious gift of a baby often brings with it anxiety, especially for new mothers. One reason for this involves finding the best way to care for that often soft, sweet smelling and delicate skin of the little one. The most important aspect of babies skin care is cleanliness, both of the whole body and the nappy area.

To wash your baby, you can use either baby soap or baby bath liquid. Ensure that the soap you choose is extremely mild and unperfumed. Wash your new born with cotton wool or very soft cloth. Clean the baby’s neck and skin folds to remove a layer of dead skin. This appears as a whitish coating on the skin.

Baby powder is non-essential, although it does smell pleasant. Use a small quantity of moisturiser if baby’s skin feels dry. If you are unable to bathe your baby daily, it is sufficient to ‘top and tail’. This involves washing baby’s face, hands and bottom to keep him/her clean at all times.

Nappy rash:
To prevent a rash, change your baby’s diaper or nappy as soon as it gets wet or dirty. Clean the nappy area carefully at every change. If possible, leave waterproof pants off from time to time to allow air circulation. Make sure you rinse cloth nappies thoroughly to remove all traces of soap as these can irritate your baby’s skin. To treat nappy rash, use special zinc creams found in chemists.

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Baby care suggestions are essential if you have simply had a baby or are expecting one soon. Your baby must be kept as comfy as feasible to keep them delighted, and in less of a fussy mood. Often it can be an obstacle for brand-new moms and dads learning newborn care. You could not make sure if you can easily take care of everything the way that you should, but with a little practice and determination, you will certainly do a really good job of taking care of your baby. To be prepared and informed will be the very best technique to augment the inexperience of new moms and dads. The major purpose of this baby care tips article on baby care techniques is to supply some basics to brand-new moms and dads and soon-to-be moms and dads on baby care.

One of the most essential baby care ideas is about baby feeding. You will have to choose if you are going to be breast-feeding or if bottle-feeding is the right option for you. Breast-feeding is said to be the best for your baby, but frequently mothers like to bottle feed as an additional choice. As adoring as you might want to be, it is not unusual for first time mother to experience not enough breast milk manufacturing. There are some mothers who can breast feed for more than a year, while some moms are lactating so much that they experience excruciating pain from the increasing breast! As you can see, each person is different and you will need to readjust correctly.

Baby baby diaper is a location which can trigger much headache, specifically when rashes start appearing in your baby's buttock. Crucial baby care ideas on baby nappy are being observant and hygiene. You need is to be observant of any inflammation around the anus prior to it gets out of hand. Often, you can easily additionally tell something is not right if you baby appears to be in pain and cries too typically. As with any new parents, baby cries are not easy to determine whether it is due to appetite or pain. However, you will certainly become accustomed to your baby's pattern of cry and expression of pain as days go by. Once again, bear in mind these crucial baby care tips: check regularly if you are uncertain, be observant and correct cleaning.
 
When it is time for bathing your baby, it is gratifying for the moms and dads and the baby, however the proper steps ought to be taken for security purposes. Constantly evaluate the temperature of the water before bathing your baby to make sure it is ideal for the baby to be comfy. Bath your baby in a gentle way and remain right with your baby the entire time they are bathing. Never ever step away from your baby's tub for security reasons. After the bath is over dry them off well and dress them without delay, so they are comfortable and warm.

Correct sleep is crucial for your baby's growth and development. Having said that, you additionally need to recognize the majority of children DO NOT follow adult's resting timetable. In fact, it is regular if your baby wakes in the middle of the night while you are drained and dead tired. They generally need feeding or need their diaper altered when they cry at night, though it is important to be active of any sort of unusual body temp or behavior.
Prior to putting a baby to bed, you should ensure they are fed and diapered so that they have an even more peaceful night's sleep. Your baby should be put in an appropriate position for resting. A lot of moms and dads place their baby's on their back for sleeping. If your baby turns over when sleeping, you can easily reposition them on their back again. The baby's bed will certainly should be made comfortable for the baby. Nice slabs and a blanket will certainly do. Do not put fluffy products such as pillows in the bed with your baby because of the danger of being covered up with them.

Baby Care Tips 5-- Apparel the Baby
Choosing the most ideal and enough garments are very important baby care tips when it involves apparel your baby. Relying on where you live and the weather, your baby will certainly need to be properly dressed at all times. In cozy temps, light cotton apparel will certainly work well for your baby. If you take your baby outdoors, they must use a head covering such as a hat to guard them from the sunshine. If you reside in a location with cold temperatures, heavier garments is preferable for the baby such as hefty pants and sweaters.

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Representatives for a Florida chapter of the abortion provider Planned Parenthood expressed their opposition this week to a bill that would require that babies that are born alive after failed abortion attempts receive life-saving medical care. HB1129, the Infants Born Alive Act, was approved by the Civil Justice Subcommittee and Health Quality Subcommittee earlier this month.

“[This measure] provides that infant born alive during or immediately after attempted abortion is entitled to same rights, powers, & privileges as any other child born alive in course of natural birth; requires health care practitioners to preserve life & health of such infant born alive, if possible; provides for transport & admittance of infant to hospital; provides certain services for infant; requires health care practitioner or employees who have knowledge of any violations with respect to infants born alive after attempted abortion to report those violations to DOH; provides penalty; provides for construction; revises reporting requirements,” it outlines.

Nine legislators have co-sponsored the bill, which went through its first reading in the legislature on Thursday. “The state has an interest in people who are incapacitated,” explained Representative Cary Pigman, one of the sponsors of the measure. “This bill is intended to guarantee all respect and humanity to an infant that’s born alive, regardless of how it entered this world.”However, during a hearing this week, a representative of Planned Parenthood was present to express opposition.

“We do not believe that legislation should be created with the intent of coercing, shaming or judging a woman or her physician,” Alisa Snow of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates told the legislative panel. “As this legislation is currently written, we believe that it attempts to interfere with a woman’s ability to make her own personal medical decisions with her physician, her family and her faith.”

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“[I]t is just really hard for me to even ask you this question because I’m almost in disbelief,” Chairman Jim Boyd remarked to Snow. “If a baby is born on a table as a result of a botched abortion, what would Planned Parenthood want to have happen to that child that is struggling for life?”“Um, well, we believe that any decision that’s made should be left up to the woman, her family, and the physician,” Snow replied.

“Can you tell me what [currently] happens when a baby is alive on the table?” asked Representative Daniel Davis. “At that point, what do they do with a baby that is struggling to live?”“I don’t know,” Snow answered. “And as it’s been referenced earlier, we don’t know how prevalent this situation is.”

“[Y]ou stated that a baby born alive on a table as a result of a botched abortion that that decision should be left to the doctor and the family,” Representative Jose Oliva chimed in minutes later. “Is that what you’re saying?” “That decision should be between the patient and the health care provider,” Snow repeated. “I think that at that point the patient would be the child struggling on the table, wouldn’t you agree?” Oliva contended.

“Uh, that’s a very good question. I really don’t know how to answer that,” Snow answered. “I would be glad to have some more conversations with you about this.”The hearing may be viewed in full at the Civil Justice Committee website by clicking here. Snow’s comments begin approximately 37 minutes into the video footage.

Planned Parenthood is significantly active in its various sexual-oriented efforts in the state of Florida. According to the Planned Parenthood of Orlando Facebook page, the abortion provider recently participated in a local “slut walk,” an event that is becoming more prevalent across the nation.

“We’re so excited to be tabling at SlutWalkUCF and to be advocating against victim-blaming!” the organization wrote adjacent to a photograph of a Planned Parenthood staffer giving the peace sign and holding a sign with the word “slut” written across the paper three times.

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Educating children on the importance of brushing their teeth is important from a very young age.  You should start brushing the teeth of a baby as soon as the first tooth appears.

Bedtime brushing for children is very important as teeth need to be cleaned completely to avoid plaque development while the child is sleeping. Remember that educating your child regarding oral health is essential.

Begin to brush your child’s teeth by using a finger toothbrush or a baby toothbrush. Brushing is mainly a fun experience. Take a positive approach when brushing your child’s teeth to encourage them to see it as a fun experience.

Here are some bedtime brushing guidelines:

1.      Make sure that you brush with your child
When its time for the child to go to bed, remind him/her to brush his teeth. If possible, stand side by side with them in front of a mirror and brush your teeth at the same time. This helps children mimic the techniques you use when brushing teeth.  

2.      Buy cute tooth brushes
There are numerous varieties of tooth brushes to buy for your child. Make sure that you select small toothbrush, appropriate for a child. This allows the child to hold it comfortably and lets him maneuver it in his mouth. Make sure that you buy one with a round head and polished as well as soft bristles. Replace the brush every few months. Children have a tendency to chew the brush while brushing, which makes it necessary to replace the brush more frequently.

3.      Buy tasty toothpaste
Buy tooth paste that has a good flavor, and buy safe and non abrasive tooth paste. A good tasting toothpaste helps make tooth and gum care simple as well as enjoyable.

4.      Start brushing with the back teeth
People have a tendency to focus on the front of the teeth when brushing. However, the majority of plaque, cavities and other problems tend to affect the back side of the teeth. Teach your child to begin brushing with the back side of the teeth and then come to the front side.

 5.      Brushing in circular motion
The correct way to brush teeth is in a circular motion. This helps clean gums where plaque and bacteria usually accumulate. It is essential to teach your children to brush in circular motion.

6.      Loudly count the time you brush
One of the best ways to encourage your child to brush is by counting the teeth loudly. For example, you can say, “Tooth number one is clean now its tooth number two clean and so on….” This becomes entertainment for the child, making it a fun experience while making sure all teeth are clean.

7.      Use different tones and rythms
While the child is brushing, he or she is unable to speak but can make sounds. Try using sounds that are fun to encourage the child.

8.      Tell your child a story about tooth
Children enjoy hearing their favorite stories again and again. Tell your child a story about teeth during brushing.

 9.      Make a poster
Make a poster to put on the bathroom wall and add a sticker each time the child brushes. Let the child select the sticker she would like to place on the poster after she has completed brushing. This helps motivate children to brush.

10.  Sing a toothy song
Now it’s time for you to be lyricist and singer! Try making up a silly song which you can sing each time you brush with your child at bedtime. Keep in mind that it does not need to be an excellent masterpiece, just a fun song to keep her entertained.

These are the ten useful tips that can help you to deal with your child while bedtime brushing. You will not only be able to teach your child the right way of brushing, but also create an enjoyable and fun environment.

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