Pregătirea ta și a copilului tău
Prezentare generală
Pregătirea din timp poate face periajul dentar mai ușor și mai confortabil. Poate reduce stresul, te poate ajuta să gestionezi orice schimbări fără probleme, te poate menține calm atât pe tine, cât și pe copilul tău, poate preveni supraîncărcarea senzorială a copilului tău și îți poate crește încrederea în sine.
Pregătire
Preparation can be thought about as four main areas:
The environment – where you are and who you are with
Yourself - what you bring to the experience
Your child – their strengths, preferences and needs
The activity – everything needed for introducing a toothbrush or toothpaste and tooth brushing
We will break down each of these areas and provide you with some recommendations to help get you and your child ready for the toothbrushing process.
The Environment:
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Think about your physical and social setting. Make sure the space is comfortable and not overwhelming with sounds, smells, or sights. Check out this checklist for tips on adjusting the environment when brushing your child’s teeth.
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Keep the environment the same, whether at home or a familiar place like a grandparent’s house, to help your child feel safe.
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Think about the social environment - who is around when you are brushing your child’s teeth?
Yourself:
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Be mindful of yourself and how you feel when approaching toothbrushing. Your emotions, your feelings towards toothbrushing, your energy level and own sensory needs.
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Think about how you smell. For example, your washing detergents, what you last ate or drank, and the toiletries you use.
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Think about how you sound – voice tempo and pitch, breathing, your shoes on the floor, the noise of your jewellery or clothing (e.g. if they are swishing).
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Think about how you look and your body language – your expressions, clothing (patterned or plain, neutral or bright), how you wear your hair and whether this is the same.
Your Child:
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Adapt your approach to your child’s likes, developmental stage, abilities, and personality.
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Be mindful of their sensory preferences and challenges, and adjust to their energy levels and health needs (e.g. GI issues, constipation, sleep difficulties)
The Activity:
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Have all the materials you need for introducing a toothbrush or toothpaste ready.
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Think about what the ‘activity’ is. This could be a short introduction to a toothbrush or toothpaste, brief or extended play, or actual teeth brushing.
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