Online - January 15, 2009

Brusha, Brusha, Brusha

Tiny Teeth Essentials

Can’t stand getting them, can’t eat without them.

Getting
A new tooth doesn’t pop up over night, so stock up on toys that can withstand months of gnawing, like all-natural, BPA-free teethers from Little Alouette and Green Sprouts. As for the trail of drool they leave behind, get the goods clean with Dapple toy wipes.

Losing
The tooth fairy is on her way. Store the booty in a Letter M Design’s animal cushion. The back pocket fits teeth and loot.

Keeping
Set rules early and enforce them regularly with a not-s0-subtle wall reminder. Give them a toothbrush they can handle. Those from Preserve Jr. are made from recycled yogurt cups; send the brush back for re-recycling when you’re done. Finally, if rinsing in the bathroom sink is tough, turn your regular faucet into a fountain.

Let the good times flow.

Want more? Chew on these ideas from our local editions.

INAUGURATE
Generation O Tees
What: T-shirts for the offspring of Gen X.
Why: Moms can smell a change from a mile away.
Where: Online at genotees.com.

ARTICULATE
Little Pim DVD Series
What: Foreign language immersion videos.
Why: Teach them to speak their minds in multiple languages.
Where: Online at littlepim.com.

EDUCATE
Multiplication Flash Cards
What: Dry erase flash cards with a sense of style.
Why: That’s one pretty number.
Where: Online at bflyjunction.com.