newlifemom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 why I bother to let my dc use toothpaste? Everynight when I go in to brush my teeth I have to clean 3 globs of it off my sink. I mean I don't know why they even put it on their toothbrush. Why not just squeeze it into the sink. That is where it ends up. AAAAAAughhhhhh!!!!:banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 My youngest is the same way. I am tempted to make her buy her own toothpaste - that would probably cut down on the waste! I remember an old Ramona tv show in which Ramona squished an entire tube of toothpaste intot he sink for some reason - the mom scooped it all into a plastic bag and announced that Ramona had to use it until it was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 My youngest is the same way. I am tempted to make her buy her own toothpaste - that would probably cut down on the waste! I remember an old Ramona tv show in which Ramona squished an entire tube of toothpaste intot he sink for some reason - the mom scooped it all into a plastic bag and announced that Ramona had to use it until it was gone. Hmm, maybe I should make them use the leftover glob in the morning. Of course each child would have to figure out which one was theirs for hygienic purposes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Make them use baking soda for a few days. That'll teach them.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 All good suggestions. Or you could put a pea-sized blob of toothpaste on their toothbrush for them. I read in an Ann Landers column once about a man who put his house guests' toothpaste "allotment" on a small square of waxed paper on the sink for them (he thought they were being wasteful.) That's a lot of trouble, but it could solve the problem. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Others have given good advice for dealing with waste. What I did about the *mess* was start requiring the kids to wipe down the counter and sink every evening after brushing. I keep them stocked in biodegradable cleaning wipes, and they use one a day to wipe down the counter and sink each evening. They're not thrilled, but it makes me *much* happier. (And, of course, now that they're the ones cleaning, they do a better job of not smearing toothpaste everywhere, lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Others have given good advice for dealing with waste. What I did about the *mess* was start requiring the kids to wipe down the counter and sink every evening after brushing. I keep them stocked in biodegradable cleaning wipes, and they use one a day to wipe down the counter and sink each evening. They're not thrilled, but it makes me *much* happier. (And, of course, now that they're the ones cleaning, they do a better job of not smearing toothpaste everywhere, lol.) This is soooo true. I remember the first time ds12 cleaned the hall bathroom. Someone went in about 10 minutes later and left a mess (something small but noticeable). When ds12 noticed it he started whining, "Someone left this bathroom a complete mess and I just cleaned it!!!" I had to laugh a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well thank you all for your advice. My next question is: are their teeth getting clean when absolutely no paste actually touches them? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Yes my problem with my DS is leaving his spittle in the sink and after a couple days I go in there and see this white goo running down the sink to the drain. Aack!:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie1961 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 What do you do when it's your husband???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 What do you do when it's your husband???? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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