"How do I get my toddler to brush her teeth? How to pick the right toothpaste for my toddler? How do I keep her teeth healthy?"



I feel your struggles mommy! I know how frustrating it is when toddlers won't brush their teeth. They are very notorious for eating sweets and putting random items in their mouths. Out of desperation, I know many moms tried to brush their toddler's teeth by wrapping the little one in a towel and holding them down.  Imagine if someone did this to you. Is it traumatizing, right?

The idea of a 2-year-old crying because of toothache really scares me. Unfortunately, toddlers don't really understand the idea of cavities, no matter how scary stories you tell them. Trying to teach good dental care habits can be tough, but I have seen many families do it. Here are some #MakeBrushTimeHapeeTime tips that will get your child brushing by herself, sooner.

1. BONDING

Children are naturally inclined to mimic you. They learn about the world through observation and then use mimicry to begin learning new skills. That's a very good thing! Use this as your advantage and let your child watch you as you brush your teeth. To make it more exciting, pretend to be a mirror while you and your kid brush together, and encourage them to copy your every move. You may also let your kid watch his/her older siblings while brushing their teeth. This is a great bonding moment for your family.

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOLS

After the devastating earthquakes that struck Mindanao, which left kids and babies with no clean supplies and food, the Dawow Moms immediately mobilized their mommy volunteers and resources to facilitate a donation drive for the baby essentials and relief goods.
Through the help of moms from all over Davao City, Tagum City and the Island Garden City of Samal, and generous businesses such as NCCC Supermarket and Proter & Gamble, the Dawow Moms team led by Phoebe Gail Montemayor has gathered almost 200 relief goods to the severely damaged communities in Kidapawan City. Each pack contains baby essential kits such as diapers, medicine, water, wipes, and alcohol. They also provided basic needs to the evacuees such as canned goods, tents, rice, flashlights, whistles, blankets, medicine, and drinking water.

On November 4, 2019, Dawow Moms with the help of the Davao Vapors Community mobilized its resources to send relief to the affected residents of Brgy. Meohaw, Magsaysay, Brgy. Mangga, and Poblacion, Kidapawan City and the hardest-hit areas in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur.  They have provided food, shelter, water and baby essentials to almost 300 families.


The earthquake in Davao City did not stop them from helping their fellow Mindanaoans. After few days, Dawow Moms gathered another round of relief operations to reach more secluded areas in Kidapawan City. With the help of NCCC Supermarket, Procter & Gamble, Davao Vapors Community, and Dawow Moms' members, more relief goods are delivered to the landslide victims in Brgy. Ilomavis on November 8, 2019. More than 200 families were grateful to receive food, water, shelter, medicines and baby essential kits.

Meanwhile, over 10,000 Mingo Meals which are provided by NVC foundation - Negrense Volunteers for Change was distributed by Dawow Moms to the children in Brgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan City.

"Mingo is a nutritious instant complementary food made of rice, mongo (mung beans), and malunggay (moringa). NVC serves Mingo Meals to undernourished Filipino children." - NVC Foundation