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lil Tip: Brushing Your Child's Teeth

LilSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:58 -0800

Trying to get your tot's teeth brushed, but they aren't into it? Turn the task into a game. When my daughter purses her lips and shuts off access to her pearly whites, I ask questions about her favorite things. How happy would you be if...and then fill in the blank with things like "our house was made of marshmallows," "the whole world was pink" and "you had a pet unicorn"? Her wide grin allows me the opportunity to slip the toothbrush in.
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BornFree Goes Beyond Bottles

babysugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:30:51 -0800

Vanilla ice cream, Dove soap, and a cup of joe: these are a few of my favorite things because there is no worry attached to them. I get that same feeling when I am buying something from BornFree. The company that put BPA free products on the motherhood map has expanded to include more than just nipples and sippy cups. Mothers can now enjoy peace of mind when it comes to pacifiers and teethers, too. Expectant ladies looking to stock their shelves with tried and true bottles may enjoy the gift set ($25) that includes a bit of everything. Even now, my almost 1-year-old boy can't get enough of the teething-gum-brushing-blue-ringed toy. The pliable object may have sent Sophie the Giraffe down to the minors.

Keep Those Wee Teeth Healthy This Halloween

babysugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:00:03 -0700

Sure kids adore the costume aspect of Halloween but the number one reason why wee ones look forward to the ghoulish holiday? The hunt for candy. Chocolate bars, candy corn, and bags of Skittles can make a youngster hopelessly in love with sugar but leave their pearly whites in pain. Thanks to Dr. Sherri Worth, a dentist to the stars and mother of three, we have some helpful tips to offer parents on how to protect those tiny chompers and combat cavities.

Rinse and Repeat: So simple…RINSE right after the candy fest. Toss the kids some water bottles and have them drink up while watching that scary movie before bed. Getting the initial sugar rinsed out before the candy has time to settle on to the surface of the tooth is key.
Do It For Them: I always brush and floss my kids’ teeth the night before Halloween. I tell them that there are so many “sugar bugs” on Halloween that I need to get them out.

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Tool Time: Buy them a new toothbrush and let them use it the first time on Halloween night. They will spend more time on their teeth because it is new and special.
Keep It in the Kitchen: No candy after the teeth are brushed at night – we all know they love to keep their candy with them (taking it to bed) – keep it in the kitchen.
Fill ‘Em Up!: Have a good healthy dinner before trick-or-treating, so that they will not have a dinner of candy.

Do you have any tips to share for keeping young teeth healthy? Share them in The Mommy Club over in our LilSugar Community! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Five Tricks For Brushing Up Dental Care

LilSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:09 -0700

Children don't need an excuse to show off their pearly whites, but getting the kiddos to brush them on a regular basis may require some trickery. Lectures about cavities and future orthodontia don't seem to get them running to the bathroom, but some cute toothbrush holders and brushing accessories may just do the trick. Products like Toothpaste Pete ($5) stick right onto your current tube of toothpaste to add some laughs to the washing-up routine. Check out the rest of our tricks and picks for keeping those teeth fresh and clean.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Shines Brighter Off Screen

LilSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:24:14 -0700

She's a fashion icon for an entire generation of women, and when she's not making headlines for her clothing choices - both on and off the television and movie screens - Sarah Jessica Parker prides herself on her urban family life.

While fans may love her best for playing Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw on both the small and large screens, Parker's role as mom to James Wilkie, 6, is the one that she cherishes. Often seen taking her son to school or palling around New York City with him, she said that she loves "to do everything with him as long as he will have me around . . . brushing his teeth with him is enjoyable right now." So it is no wonder that Parker and husband Matthew Broderick recently announced that they are expecting two new additions to the family - twin daughters - via a surrogate.

Though James Wilkie may sport hand-me-downs from his uncle, we hope the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador's daughters will have the opportunity to rifle through their mama's closet when they are older.

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Lil Find: Animal Kingdom Toothbrush Holders

LilSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:00:48 -0800

It's hard to be a sad panda about brushing your teeth when you have an Animal Kingdom Toothbrush Holder ($8) to play with. The hippo, panda and giraffe toothbrush holders (and decorators) have clam shell stomachs so little hands can just push their brush into its protective belly.

Mommy Julia Roberts Shows Reading Can Be Fun in Allure

LilSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I was thrilled to see Julia Roberts open up about motherhood and making family a priority in the March issue of Allure. The spread offers a sweet look at the "Domestic Goddess," (that's Allure's caption, but judging her down to earth demeanor it suits her) and manages to sneak in this beautiful photo of the mother of three reading Munro Leaf's classic book Reading Can Be Fun.

Leaf is known to most as the author of the controversial children's book The Story of Ferdinand, but published about 40 kitschy guidebooks for children in the '30s and '40s, many of which have been reprinted in the last few years. The series, which includes Manners Can Be Fun, Brushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun, How to Speak Politely and Why, How to Behave and Why and Reading Can Be Fun (all about $15), features stick-figure illustrations and wholesome, verse-y text aimed at teaching children the rules of thoughtfulness and etiquette. I wonder if Julia and Danny read the series to little Hazel, Phinnaeus and Henry before bed.

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Lil Links: River Deary's Winter Wonderland

LilSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:00:04 -0800

Keri Russell and son River love their winter wonderland - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Ever makes a furry lil friend - Celebrity Baby Blog
Change begins at home - Fit Pregnancy
Drop 15 pounds by March - Heath
UPS man delivers daughter in his living room - Parent Dish
Would you buy this inauguration keepsake for your lil one? - Alpha Mom
Brushing your teeth may help prevent preterm labor - CafeMom
Little kids and big historic moments - The Poop
Celebrating history at home - Boston Mamas

Tunes and Texts: Munro Leaf Books

LilSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

I had the chance to peruse some seriously trendy children's stores and boutiques on Beverly Drive in Los Angeles recently and noticed many of them had the somewhat old school Munro Leaf books, Manners Can Be Fun, Brushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun, How to Speak Politely and Why, How to Behave and Why and Reading Can Be Fun (all about $15), on display. Leaf is known to most as the author of the controversial children's book The Story of Ferdinand, but published about 40 kitschy guide books for children in the '30s and '40s, many of which have been reprinted in the last few years. Aesthetically, the books are beautiful, bright and fun to look at (I couldn't help but think they'd look very matchy matchy with a Reading Is Cool poster!), and hidden inside are messages that ring true no matter what the decade. The series features stick-figure illustrations and wholesome, verse-y text aimed at teaching children the rules of thoughtfulness and etiquette. My mommy gift meter says these could help add a serious tone to a goofy present and would be a nice addition to any bedtime story lineup.

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When Did Your Tot First Visit the Dentist?

LilSugar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:00:13 -0800

If tooth brushing is a nightly battle in your home, you are probably dreading your tot's first visit to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit the dentist by their first birthday while many of the pediatricians suggest kids wait until all their teeth have come in.

When did your lil one first visit the dentist?

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