Kids toothbrush and toothpaste suggestions

[LAMom]

DS is 23 months and he really does not like it when I brush his teeth. He does his own, but mostly chews on the bristles instead of brushing. Some friends recommended electric kids toothbrushes and kids toothpaste. Are there any types/brands of either you recommend for this age? Thanks!

[kijip]

We use Tom's of Maine in Silly Strawberry for toothpaste.

No suggestions on the toothbrush, we do regular not electric.

[WatchingThemGrow]

We've been using Tom's of Maine, but all three had iffy checkups this month. I decided to try Crest/Colgate and see what happens. Our pedo taught us a way to brush we've never used, and I think it going to help. Parent sitting on floor, kid on back with head near adult's lap - flat on the floor is working best for us. I think we're reaching the backs of the teeth better this way.

[AnnieW625]

DD is using Oral B Stage 3, but that will be too big for your son so I would do stage 1 or 2. At that age DD used a stage 1, and the Orajel flouride free toothpaste, which we used until DD could spit on her own, which was just a few weeks ago. We are trying Tom's of Maine now because she didn't care for Crest.