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Brush Teeth

Brush teeth is a natural sign. Form a fist with your dominant hand, sticking out only your index finger. Proceed to mimic brushing your teeth with your index finger as it moves in front of your open mouth from side to side.

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SIGN USAGE

Teach your baby the brush teeth sign when letting your baby watch as you brush your own teeth. Later on, as they start teething, you can introduce the brushing of their teeth in the context of a game or song.

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Flash Card

Use the brush teeth flash card in conjunction with the other flash cards pertaining to important rituals of basic hygiene. Eventually, you can teach your toddler that all these activities: bathing, washing hands, and brushing teeth, etc., are important for keeping overall health, along with proper eating, exercise, and sleep.