I was asked to take part in the Tom’s of Maine: “Silly Strawberry Swap” Blogger Challenge and had my daughter Natalie participate in the fun. I never knew that most toothpastes contain saccharin and dye! It was a bit of an eye opener to me because I never really thought much about what went into the family’s toothpaste before. However, this challenge required me to read labels and get to know some other brands that I’ve brought into my house over the year.
The “Silly Strawberry Swap” made me swap my kids’ toothpaste for Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste for one week. Luckily for me, the tube’s design is very kid-friendly. My daughter fell in LOVE with those smiling strawberries. I told Natalie for one full week we had to use this tube of toothpaste instead of what she normally used for her morning and evening brushes.
At first, the new taste was unfamiliar and change for a child isn’t always easy. However, I told her it would just be for a week and that this toothpaste was much healthier for her than the one we originally had been using. With no artificial dyes or sweeteners, Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste gets its naturally sweet flavor from real strawberries. This is something all moms can appreciate!
Before I knew it, there was no talk about the toothpaste. It just was something that she enjoyed using and we never looked back!
Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry is the first and only natural kid’s toothpaste to receive the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance for its proven effectiveness and is available at retailers nationwide with and without fluoride. For those charitable types, Tom’s of Maine donates 10% of its profits from all sales back to the community to help people and the planet. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
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