Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 So, we've been going through the toddler toothpaste remarkably fast. And it's not exactly cheap. I thought maybe one of the older kids was using it. When I asked, of course everyone said no. I bought a new tube. I just opened it the other day, and it's almost gone again! I had even relocated it where I thought no one could see it or reach it. So does this stuff evaporate at a high rate or am I being lied to? I'm kind of thinking that someone is lying about not using their little brother's toothpaste, but I thought I would ask here first. Also, is there something else I can use? He seems to like his toothpaste too much. There's more sucking the toothpaste off the brush than tooth scrubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Honestly, I know that it is a pain in the you-know-what, but I think you need to supervise teeth brushing for a few times. Then you will be able to see who is using what and how much they are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Well I do supervise the three year old. I haven't been supervising the 8 and 9 year olds. I don't want to have to do that. I already have quite a lot to do. I guess I could hide the toddler toothpaste better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The same thing happens here, so I just don't keep it where they can find it. I only bring it out when I am there to help my 3 year old brush her teeth. It's surprising how long a tube lasts now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 The same thing happens here, so I just don't keep it where they can find it. I only bring it out when I am there to help my 3 year old brush her teeth. It's surprising how long a tube lasts now! I thought someone else was using it. I really wanted to be wrong. I didn't want to believe they would lie to me after all the discussions we've had about lying! I know exactly which child it was too! I thought I had the toothpaste well hidden. I guess not. I'll hide it more thoroughly and see if the situation improves. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Is it possible the 3yo is eating it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Is it possible the 3yo is eating it? :iagree:Mine would climb up and eat it at age 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Is it possible the 3yo is eating it? No, it's put away up where he can't see or reach it. One of us is always with him when he brushes his teeth, and we put the paste on for him. There's no way he could have gotten hold of it without making enough noise to be heard or breaking his neck trying to get it. I think my child with a lying problem has stuck again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 My toddler uses toddler toothpaste, and he recently went through two tubes waaay too quickly. Then one day I snuck up on the bathroom and found my two older children eating it straight from the tube! :lol: Apparently the stuff tastes like candy! Needless to say, I keep it where they don't have access to it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Are they Ramona Quimby fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Is he eating it? My dd would do this right after I bought it. It tastes and smells to good. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Are they Ramona Quimby fans? Never read a single Ramona book. Why, what does Ramona do with toothpaste? I'm almost afraid to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Never read a single Ramona book. Why, what does Ramona do with toothpaste? I'm almost afraid to ask. As I recall, she squeezes an entire tube into the sink, then when she's caught has to save it in a jar and still use it.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Never read a single Ramona book. Why, what does Ramona do with toothpaste? I'm almost afraid to ask. you have missed out on one of the joys of life.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I think someone must be using a ton, eating it, or squeezing it down the drain. Our toddler toothpaste (or any toothpaste for that matter) lasts a really long time. I use a pea sized amount on my 3 year old's, as does my DD6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Seriously what is the deal with toddlers and toothpaste!!! In the one shared bathroom (girls') I've had to put the brushes and toothpaste way out of little toddler's reach. My older girls often forget and I'll find lil one roaming around with a tube of toothpaste hanging out of her mouth, or better, someone else's toothbrush bleck. It's a pain, but in the end the only way to keep it out of her reach is for me to check on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I use a pea sized amount on my 3 year old's, as does my DD6. This is the recommended amount of toothpaste for everyone, even adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I switched to a flouride free toothpaste, it is a larger tube and generally cheaper. Tom's of Maine has had lots coupons in the paper recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Our toddler toothpaste lasts forever too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 If they are eating it, or you are just concerned they are eating it, make sure it is flouride free. My dentist friend would tell you a tube of flouride toothpaste could make a child really, really sick. It is NOT for eating. If I was concerned someone was secretly 'tasting' it I would let it be known that flouride toothpaste can be dangerous if ingested in large amounts. And isn't it often sweetened with xylitol? Eat just a tad too much of that and you get terrible gas and the runs. Maybe just see if anyone has been running to the bathroom more often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I switched to a flouride free toothpaste, it is a larger tube and generally cheaper. Tom's of Maine has had lots coupons in the paper recently. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 If you mean the Orajel flouride-free toothpaste, I discovered that I had to keep it standing upright or nothing but air would come out and it seemed completely empty. Simply keeping it upright keeps it coming for a very long time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 If you mean the Orajel flouride-free toothpaste, I discovered that I had to keep it standing upright or nothing but air would come out and it seemed completely empty. Simply keeping it upright keeps it coming for a very long time!! Aha! The tube almost always feels empty, even the brand new one I opened the other day. I put it away standing up, but I almost always find it laying down. All it would take to knock it over is the closing of the cabinet. So it's possible that it just "seems" empty due to not standing up. It's also possible that my daughter has been tasting it. She does tend to have a sweet tooth, and has recently developed a habit of lying. I'm moving the toothpaste to a new hiding spot, one where it shouldn't fall over and see how it goes. I'm also looking into getting a new flouride free toothpaste that isn't labeled "toddler" because the "toddler" label tends to add to the price and have sweeter more appealing flavors for sucking the paste off (or stealing the toothpaste) rather than brushing. Thank you all very much. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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