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Our bedtime routine with ARM & HAMMER

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ARM & HAMMERI’m a member of the ARM & HAMMER Influencer Network and received complimentary product samples to facilitate my review, as well as compensation for my time, but all opinions are my own, as I’ve been a loyal ARM & HAMMER user for years.

The closer we get to the first day of school, the earlier I’ve been putting my girls down to bed, and the harder it’s been getting them to fall asleep… talk about frustrating!

I know it’s a combination of being overtired at the end of these busy end-of-summer days and anxious about school starting. I know it’ll pass and we’ll get back to our normal routine soon enough. I know.

Sipping tea
For now, I’m coaxing them to bed with the promise of a cup of tea and a good book once they’re in their PJs. “Sweet Dreams,” “Sleepytime”… the tea is like a subliminal message telling them to get to sleep, and the book is the distraction they need to get there. They sip the tea out of these tiny little espresso cups that I bought just for that purpose. We don’t need any middle-of-the-night potty runs disrupting our sleep!

Tooth TunesBook is read, tea is drank… then it’s teeth brushing time!

I find that if we do it together, it’s fun for all of us, and sets a good example for my girls, especially Maura, who can get a little cranky (and run and hide under a blanket) when it comes to brushing. It’s all about making it fun, and Maya does just that with her Tooth Tunes™ toothbrush that pumps two minutes of One Direction straight into her head! I have to admit, while I have a fantastic red, sparkly Spinbrush, I get a little jealous when I see her rocking out! You can read more about Tooth Tunes in a previous post.

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My Spinbrush: ProClean Sonic is awesome, though. I love that you can extend the life of the toothbrush by buying replacement heads instead of a whole new product. The Color-Wear bristles that fade over time make it easy to know just when it’s time to make the change!

spinbrush

Maya’s finally at the age where she’s not repulsed by the taste of adult toothpaste, so we can even share the same tube – currently ARM & HAMMER™ Sensitive toothpaste, from the makers of Orajel™. It’s gentle and provides relief from painful tooth and nerve sensitivity, which many people experience. I may be strange, but I actually like the baking soda aftertaste. It makes my mouth feel fresh and clean, and is a unique flavor you don’t get from any other brand.

sensitive toothpaste

Look around my house, and you’ll likely find an ARM & HAMMER product in every room – from the toothpaste in the bathroom, to my husband’s Simply Saline mist on his nightstand, the liquid detergent in the laundry room, a box of baking soda in our fridge to keep things fresh and odor free, and a jumbo bag of the same under the sink, which I use for cleaning just about everything. It’s a brand that I trust and have used for years, thanks to its versatility, effectiveness, and reasonable prices, all of which make it a great value. With ARM & HAMMER, it’s all about keeping it simple and saving!

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  1. I love the timed setting on electric toothbrushes, even as an adult it helps me to ensure that I brush the full 2 minutes.

  3. Oh can I relate to this post! Although I want to be positive about a new academic year (on Monday!). Shifting their bedtime back (and I suppose mine too) is really hard. Tea is a great idea! And my kiddos also get so excited about fun toothbrushes. 🙂
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  7. We love the tooth tunes! My kids hear one direction and they shout “the toothbrush song!”

    We are very long time arm and hammer users here

  8. I’m in desperate need for a new toothbrush…and now I want an Arm and Hammer spin brush! What’s even better is I think I have a coupon for it! 🙂
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  10. OMG I had no idea a toothbrush like this existed. My oldest son is just getting to the age where he can brush his teeth by himself. But that means he does it for about 3 seconds and then says he’s done. This could be fun for him.

  16. Need to try this wiht my son. He has some sensory issues due to ASD and I think this would be great to try. Timed brushing sounds great.

  22. The Spinbrush is one of the best electric toothbrushes on the market for the money. I also think the tooth tunes should come in adult versions! Maybe more adults would brush their teeth the way they are supposed to if they had Jason Aldean singing into their mouths!
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  28. I really like your bedtime routine for the children, and the fact that you join in with the teeth brushing time, because you are right, its setting a good example as well as spending time with them! I also love Arm and Hammer products, but had not seen these children’s toothbrushes yet, I will have to look for them because I think that is an awesome way to get them to spend the time needed on their teeth.
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  35. I have used electric toothbrushes all my life.. I never allow my kids to get any because I think their expensive and children see them as toys.. but my husband doesn’t listen to me and bought our 6 year old one.. Needless to say I was wrong.. My daughter now loves to brush her teeth and she has had one for a month.. every night with out fail she goes into the bathroom and gets her toothbrush and brushes until it turns off and then turns it back on to do it again.. double the recommended time.. I will always let her get one now its worth the money and if it gets your kid to brush their teeth with out fighting I would pay anything for that…
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  39. We use these Spin brushes with the kids, too and love them.. our bedtime routine was easy this year, my princess started Kindergarten and my oldest is a senior in High School, somehow they all worked out well in a bed routine and I’m glad my evenings aren’t as stressful as the mornings, wish I could geta routine there, too
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  43. I didn’t know Arm & Hammer had spin brushes! I use the toothpaste because I always remember when I was a little bitty girl my grandma used Arm & Hammer straight out of the box on her toothbrush. Her teeth were beautiful, white and strong. I know I can’t go wrong with their toothpaste.
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  44. My Mom taught me very early to use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda for brushing my teeth. I now add peroxide to the baking soda at least twice a week. The freshness left in my mouth after brushing is amazing.

  46. I’d love to try that toothbrush! Seems like it would clean a lot better than the manual brush I currently use.

  51. i haven’t had any a & H dental products yet, but need to give them a try, afterall i depend on arm and hammer for cleaning, laundry, and cat litter

  53. I love that they offer sensitive toothpaste. I have the world’s most sensitive teeth… I would love to try this!!! I have tried things with baking soda in the past and couldn’t get past the salty taste…

  54. We love the tooth tunes brushes, I just wish they made them in a slightly smaller size for younger kids. The toothpaste is great too, use it all the time!

  58. great idea using small tea cups to keep the kids from having to go to the bathroom during the night. and i love that the bristles on your toothbrush fade so you know when to replace it

  60. That’s so great that you can extend the life of products longer now. Back in the day, no body had refills and such. Arm & Hammer is super FAB! I love their products!

  63. I’ve tried Arm & Hammer toothpaste before… not that good. I’m a fan of other products, but just can’t get acclimated to the toothpaste.

  64. I use a lot of their products, but I didn’t know they made a saline mist….I’ll be looking for it now. I find arm and hammer to be a great company with great products and always feel like they are a better choice than their competitors.

  65. I love your nightly routine with the kids! How cute is that? I like the little “tea treat” especially. The whole tea-thing, especially for little girls, they love that ~ at least I did.

  66. Cute routine. I have tried the spin brush and the Arm and Hammer tooth paste. I have to be honest those two things may be the only two arm and Hammer products I do not care for. I just can’t handle a tooth brush that moves on its own. Never could. And there is just something in the taste of the toothpaste that does not agree witj my palette.

  67. I’ll have to try the sensitive toothpaste. I love the little cups for night time tea time…what a fun little ritual, and a great way to start winding down for bed.

  68. I had no idea they made these products and will look into trying them. My kids need new toothbrushes and I like their products so we will have to pick some up

  69. I remember a long and laborious bedtime routine with my daughter at the end of her life. I say laborious because it was – but it was something I loved being able to do. One of the things was indeed brushing her teeth – really hard. I think it was somehow connected with the tumor on her brainstem….I just know she’d really want me scrub and I only wish I could still do that.
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  71. I love your routine using tea as it’s so relaxing. We’ve had to go to sensitive teeth toothpaste since having teeth whitened.

  72. I love the Color Wear bristles. I think it’s one of the best ideas ever! I am always unsure how long it has been since we replaced toothbrushes. Plus you can tell if they are brush good enough. 🙂

  78. We haven’t tried the toothbrushes as yet but definitely will. My children would love these. And if it gets them to brush more often and for longer it’s well worth it to me.

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  80. I ’ll have to try the sensitive toothpaste, my teeth are very sensitive and it makes teeth brushing time not so good. I also love the Tooth Tunes brush, I want to get them as stocking stuffers for my kids.

  83. I wasn’t aware of the Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic! It looks awesome and I want to get one!

  84. I probably should give their sensitive toothpaste a try. The dentist told me last cleaning that I should use it instead of regular

  85. I want to try the Sonic Spinbrush now…and I think the idea of having tea time at night is such a different and sweet idea for the kids.
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  86. I wish that my toothbrush played tunes when I was a kid! I absolutely love their toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I honestly can’t live without it.

  89. I love their toothpaste….. more inexpensive than several of the brands, and just as effective

  90. Ours is an Arm & Hammer house too! Kitchen, bath, laundry room all have A & H products!

  93. I can’t wait to try the toothpaste. What a great start to a new year getting back to the basics.

  94. You can use a little baking soda on top of the toothpaste to make your mouth feel fresh and to help whiten your teeth.

  95. We haven’t tried the Arm and Hammer toothpaste yet, but I do use regular Arm and Hammer baking soda to help whiten my son’s teeth. He gets stains on his front teeth and they can be stubborn. We add a little A&H to the toothbrush and gently brush them once or twice a month. Makes a huge difference! We’ll have to try the toothpaste to see if perhaps we could keep the stains from appearing in the first place. Great post!
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  96. I need this toothbrush for my daughter! She is the one that can brush her teeth in record time. I keep telling her she needs to brush at least two minutes. But I swear I am lucky if she brushes one minute. Plus I love how the bristles change color when you need to replace the head. Awesome!

  97. I am going to have to try their sensitive toothpaste! That looks like something that would really benefit my teeth!

  99. I hear you about finding Arm & Hammer products around the house! And reading this post is a good reminder that I need to replace the head on my toothbrush, too. Thanks.