Evening Routine: How to Turn Toothbrushing into a Moment of Pride for Your Child
Reading Time: 5 min | By Monsieur Filament
Every evening, it can be the same story. You announce it's time to brush teeth and, suddenly, your child has a thousand other things to do: play for five more minutes, find their comforter, tell a story…
Brushing can quickly become a negotiation between parents and children.
What if, instead of just trying to convince your child to brush their teeth, we encouraged them to take ownership of this moment?
This is where small rituals, objects that belong to them, and the pride of participation can make a difference.
Why do some children resist toothbrushing?
Brushing teeth is obvious for an adult. For a child, it's a habit they must gradually learn and integrate into their daily life.
And for a long time, many things are decided for them.
The adult announces brushing time, prepares the brush, handles the tube, supervises the action, and reminds them when to continue.
It's therefore interesting to look for, depending on their age and always under appropriate adult supervision, small things the child can gradually do or choose themselves.
Choosing their toothbrush.
Preparing their space.
Getting their toothpaste.
Turning the wheel of their tube wringer.
Putting away their things.
These small actions can help make brushing a routine in which the child gradually becomes an active participant.
Autonomy also comes from small gestures
A toothpaste tube is not always easy for small hands to manipulate.
When it starts to empty, you have to squeeze, fold, or roll it to get the toothpaste out.
It was specifically to simplify this small daily gesture that we created Presse-Moi.
But we also wanted this accessory to be more than just a tool.
A small object that the child recognizes.
A companion waiting for them in the bathroom.
And why not, a part of their morning and evening ritual.
Presse-Moi: A small companion in the bathroom
Presse-Moi is a toothpaste tube wringer made in France by 3D printing.
The collection includes different companions and designs, and continues to evolve with our creations.
The operation is simple: the tube is installed in the Presse-Moi system and, as it's used, the wheel allows the tube to be progressively rolled around the key.
The remaining toothpaste is thus pushed towards the opening.
For children, the playful aspect comes mainly from the Animal models: instead of a simple tube placed near the sink, their companion becomes part of the decor and the routine.
What Presse-Moi can bring to the routine
A small gesture they can make their own
Depending on their age, the child can participate in certain steps of their routine: finding their companion, preparing their brush, or turning the wheel with the help or supervision of their parent.
The goal is not to eliminate adult presence.
Brushing young children's teeth always requires guidance adapted to their age.
It's about giving them a small active role in the ritual.
The pride of participating
Children generally like to show what they can do.
The famous:
"Look, I did it myself!"
is part of learning.
Turning certain brushing steps into small responsibilities can help to value this progress.
A more playful universe
A bathroom is rarely the most exciting place in the house for a child.
A colorful companion near the sink can make the environment more welcoming and provide a visual cue for the ritual.
Presse-Moi obviously doesn't replace learning how to brush.
It simply supports the routine.
A practical way to advance the tube
Beyond its design, Presse-Moi remains first and foremost a tube wringer.
Gradually turning the wheel allows the remaining contents to be pushed up and avoids having to crush the tube in all directions when it starts to empty.
How to integrate Presse-Moi into the evening routine?
The most interesting thing is not to present Presse-Moi only as an object bought by parents.
Make it an element of your child's ritual.
Let them choose their companion
Instead of always choosing for them, let your child participate in choosing their Presse-Moi from the currently available models.
This small choice can already create a sense of ownership:
"That one, it's mine."
Give their Presse-Moi a place
Install it in an easily identifiable spot in the bathroom.
Their companion then becomes a visual cue associated with brushing time.
Invent a name for it
Why not let your child name their companion?
A simple object can quickly become a small character in the routine:
"Shall we go find your companion to brush your teeth?"
This helps create an imaginary world around the ritual without turning brushing into a permanent negotiation.
Value small successes
Instead of focusing only on what isn't perfectly done, value what your child is gradually learning.
Did they remember to get their brush themselves?
Did they prepare their things?
Did they participate in their routine without protesting?
These are already small victories.
What about multiple children?
Having multiple children can also turn brushing into a collective moment.
Each can choose their own companion or their own world according to the available models.
This allows everyone to easily identify their Presse-Moi and can create a small family ritual around the sink.
And since our collection evolves regularly, everyone can find the companion that suits them.
To find out about currently available models and any special offers for outfitting multiple people, please consult our shop directly.
This way, no prices or promotions will become obsolete in this article.
A routine isn't built in one evening
A new accessory will not miraculously transform a child who categorically refuses to brush their teeth into a brushing champion overnight.
And we don't want to promise you that.
Presse-Moi is simply an additional tool to make this moment more practical, personal, and fun.
The true routine is built gradually: repetition, parental support, encouragement, and age-appropriate autonomy for the child.
The companion can then become a small landmark that returns every morning and every evening.
The goal: to be proud of growing up
Ultimately, the benefit of Presse-Moi is not limited to toothpaste.
What we love about the models designed for children is that small moment when an everyday object becomes their object.
Their companion.
Their place near the sink.
Their small responsibility.
And when the famous:
"Come on, go brush your teeth!"
sometimes begins to give way to:
"Look, I'm doing it!"
the routine has already changed.
Discover the Presse-Moi companions
Presse-Moi models and collections evolve regularly.
Discover the currently available companions and let your child choose the one that will accompany them in their routine.
→ Discover the Presse-Moi collection
