Fill Their Stockings With More than Candy - Oral-B Holiday Giveaway
I am Wendy. And my toddler is a sugar freak. She comes by it honestly. My mother considers chocolate to be one of the major food groups. When I was little I used to sneak spoonfuls of confectioners sugar from the box on the lazy susan by the sink. My little Bean comes from a long line of gals who can handle their sucrose.
I’m not sure that any amount of “organic blah de blah” or “all-natural bibble snobble” can fight this penchant for sweets. I didn’t give the Bean any refined sugar for a very very long time. And I still really avoid it. But that kid can put down a Magnolia cupcake with the best of them. There’s a part of me that’s a little proud.
And now it’s the holidays. My mother is “cutting back” on the cookies this year. Only baking the favorites. One favorite. For each of the grown-ups. That makes eight different kinds of cookies. Cutting back? Yeah, the Bean is going to be bouncing off the walls at Granny’s house.
All this to say, oral hygeine is going to be a big part of our December. If you’re anything like us, you have great intentions of good, thorough toothbrushing and minimal sugar intake…but moderate success. Fortunately for us, Oral-B is there to offer suggestions, tips and great products to get us through this sweet sweet time.
Check out Oral-B’s website for some really practical Holiday Oral Care Tips for Kids. This useful page doesn’t deny the fact that at this time of year, your kids are gonna munch on some sweeties. Instead, it offers guidelines and suggestions for moderating the damage that stuff can do to your wee ones’ smiles. I love this one: “Dairy acts as a buffer to the acids produced by oral bacteria, decreasing the possibility of tooth decay. So consider serving your children milk or cheese with holiday candies and treats.” A cookie just isn’t the same without a glass of milk. For all kinds of reasons, it turns out!
Oral-B offers wonderful guidance for infant and toddler oral care (as well as a neat, new Scrapblog site called Smile-Stages, where you can upload and share photos of your baby beauty’s ever changing smile). They divide your child’s oral development into “stages” and offer tips for good dental health and appropriate products for each stage. Honestly, I was using Oral-B toothbrushes and toothpastes for the Bean before I was offered the chance to review and give them away. The toothbrushes have cute Sesame Street and Winnie the Pooh characters that I really respond to on them (as does she). The infant toothpaste was easy to find at my local drug store, and clearly packaged so that I knew I was getting the right product for her at each age.
So you have all the best intentions in the world, a little stool in front of the sink, and your toddler looks like she’d rather have a root canal than stand there and brush her teeth? Try some of these suggestions from Oral-B:
- Brush your teeth with your child! You’ll be setting a good example for your child, and kids like to copy grown ups like Mama and Daddy.
- Sing your child’s favorite song or play a song from their favorite CD for the two minutes while you’re brushing your teeth. You can stop brushing when the song ends!
- Recite a favorite nursery rhyme while your child is brushing. They are finished when the rhyme is finished!
- And of course, a favorite character on the toothbrush and toothpaste definitely helps make brushing fun!
Why not consider sticking a toothbrush in your kids’ stockings along with the snowman peeps and candy canes! When you do finally get around to making that first pediatric dental appointment (that should happen by age 1…gulp) you’ll be glad you did.
And thanks to the generous folks at Oral-B, one lucky Babies Gotta Have It reader will win a bundle that includes all of the Oral-B Stages toothbrushes and pastes! Want to enter? Read on!
To Enter the Oral-B Smile-Stages Giveaway
- MANDATORY ENTRY #1: Leave a comment on this post saying who you’d give these toothbrushes to! Entering is that easy!
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Your email address will remain private and not be shared with anyone. Giveaway only open to those with U.S. addresses. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway begins on Monday December 7th and ends on Wednesday December 16th at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Thursday December 17th, Random.org will select the winner, and I’ll email you immediately. After my daughter called Larry the Cable guy the last time she did a drawing, we have decided to take a little vacation from her choosing the winner. Random.org is in no way as cute and unpredictable as my daughter, but it is much more efficient and does not use any pieces of paper, even recycled ones. I am sure you will understand. Thanks for entering!
Disclosure: Oral-B provided me with toothbrushes and toothpaste to review. Oral-B is providing the prize package for the winner of this giveaway. I was not compensated in any way for the writing of this post. All views and opinions with regard to the product or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.
Update! We have a winner! Random.org says “Result: 44″. Congratulations Sandra! Thanks to everyone who entered! Happy Holidays!
Brandi said,
December 8, 2009 @ 12:52 am
My three year old, Timothy, needs the oral care products!!
susan said,
December 8, 2009 @ 2:33 am
I’d love these for my little one. He just loves toothbrushes!
susan said,
December 8, 2009 @ 2:33 am
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December 8, 2009 @ 2:33 am
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December 8, 2009 @ 2:34 am
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December 8, 2009 @ 2:35 am
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Lauren said,
December 8, 2009 @ 8:21 am
I would give these toothbrushes (and paste) to my toddler who adores brushing her teeth. With the different stages we would be set for quite some time and maybe she could even share some with her little brother (when he arrives).
My Boaz's Ruth said,
December 8, 2009 @ 11:39 am
Should happen by age 1? According to whom?
My dentist told me don’t bother bringing the kid in until he is past age 3 unless there are specific problems. And at that, the first appointment is not a cleaning or anything but a “get used to being in the dentist’s office” appointment
Elizabeth said,
December 8, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
My three little sugar monsters could surely use this!
Anmarie said,
December 8, 2009 @ 3:02 pm
I would give this to my niece who has 3 little girls - 5, 2 and 1!
Mark Cline said,
December 8, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
I’d give this great brushes to my son and daughter.
Amy said,
December 8, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
I would give the toothbrush to my 2 year old son! creativechretin@hotmail.com
Kristine said,
December 8, 2009 @ 4:10 pm
I have to say, I’d keep this giveaway for myself! I’m expecting my first child this February and need to stock up on all things kids!
Alisha said,
December 8, 2009 @ 4:41 pm
What an awesome giveaway! I have 3 kids- ages 7, 6, and 2! They could definitely use these in their stockings!
Emily said,
December 8, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
I’d give these toothbrushes to my kids… in their stockings. I know, I’m a super-fun mom!
kari said,
December 8, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
I’d give them to my son.
Beth said,
December 8, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
I want to give toothbrushes to some of my students.
Caitlin said,
December 8, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
I would give these toothbrushes to my 2 year old daughter. I like the idea of giving it to her in her stocking; might make it seem like less of a punishment to brush her teeth that way!
Jen Eason said,
December 9, 2009 @ 12:10 am
i’d give it to my 22 month old, sam
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December 9, 2009 @ 12:12 am
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December 9, 2009 @ 12:12 am
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Jodi said,
December 9, 2009 @ 12:24 am
I would like to win these for my baby newphew. Hes a year and just getting all his teeth
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Jess said,
December 9, 2009 @ 1:19 am
I would give them to my 4-year old boy Lennon, and my 2-year old peanut Rori!
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Lil D said,
December 9, 2009 @ 2:41 am
I’d give this to my God Daughter. She is nearly 1 so it’s nearly time for her to have her first check up. I’d like to give this to her to start her on the path to good dental hygiene for life!
Missy said,
December 9, 2009 @ 3:10 am
I would use it with my daughter.
Amanda Harper said,
December 9, 2009 @ 9:54 am
Any of my kids!!
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December 9, 2009 @ 9:54 am
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December 9, 2009 @ 9:54 am
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malissa said,
December 9, 2009 @ 11:08 am
this would awesome for my cute and adorable niece….
melissa said,
December 9, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
my son wyatt! he’s a sugar freak too! especially lollipops and they must be BLUE!
keren said,
December 9, 2009 @ 5:56 pm
Id love it for my toddler. there’s no such thing as too many brushes!
judy brittle said,
December 9, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
I would love this for my almost 2 year old grandson. This would be really great! Thank you!
judy brittle said,
December 9, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
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December 9, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
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December 9, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
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Saeeda said,
December 10, 2009 @ 5:42 am
Would love to win this! I have just started reading about good oral care for my 17 month old and would love some new toothbrushes to help!
J. Freeze said,
December 10, 2009 @ 10:29 am
My niece has a new baby, so I would give these to her for baby’s future teeth!
Lisa said,
December 10, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
I’d give them to my daughter, she’s just starting to get her teeth!
Maggie said,
December 10, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
I’d give this to my kids! They love brushing their teeth but the Stages paste is hard to find.
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Emily (mamaE) said,
December 10, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
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Emily (mamaE) said,
December 10, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
I’d be giving these toothbrushes to MYSELF!! my daughter is 9 months old and just got her first tooth a week ago
Emily (mamaE) said,
December 10, 2009 @ 6:43 pm
I’m a facebook fan
Andrea said,
December 10, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
I’d give this to my three year old. We love using the Stages toothpaste.
sandra said,
December 11, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
i’d give them to my sons
bart henry said,
December 11, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
I’d give these toothbrushes to my niece, it would inspire to brush a bit better/more. Oh, and I agree with your Mom, Chocolate is one of the major food groups, what a hoot. Anti-oxidant and mood enhancer. I’m make a lot of Chicken Mole lately, it’s a versatile little bean, non?
Jennifer said,
December 11, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
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December 11, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
Following on twitter - Thanks!
Jennifer said,
December 11, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
I would definitely give this to my 2yo nephew - he loves to brush, but hasn’t gotten his “technique” down yet! Thanks!
Sarah Coulsey said,
December 12, 2009 @ 11:51 am
I have an almost 4 yr old son. He loves to brush his teeth. This is great for his stocking.
Sarah Coulsey said,
December 12, 2009 @ 11:52 am
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December 12, 2009 @ 11:54 am
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December 12, 2009 @ 11:55 am
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LaurenS said,
December 12, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
They would be for my 2 year old and 6 year old kids
Mommy Daisy said,
December 12, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
These will be for my son.
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December 12, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
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December 12, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
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Jen said,
December 13, 2009 @ 2:32 am
I would give this to my 2 year old. She also has a major sweet tooth and tons of teeth!
chana said,
December 13, 2009 @ 11:32 am
my daughter
chaotic Kristy said,
December 13, 2009 @ 7:11 pm
I would give these to my daughter.
Proudtobeapoppa said,
December 13, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
My toddler could use this gift! Almost 3 now!
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Proudtobeapoppa said,
December 13, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
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Kimberly said,
December 16, 2009 @ 11:50 am
I would give them to my children. They always need toothbrushes.
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December 16, 2009 @ 11:52 am
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