https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:41:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2783290 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 12:46:13 +0000 littlebug 2783290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of the kids have had strep, but I'd toss it after that. I toss after a stomach bug because norovirus is like a damn cockroach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2783275 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:57:38 +0000 PawPrints 2783275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done anything to her toothbrush due to illness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2783027 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:58:37 +0000 snowjewelz 2783027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None of the above either.... I don't think DD1 has had strep, but coxsackie for sure in her throat. I've had strep and never did anything to my toothbrush either.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2783010 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:32:55 +0000 Adira 2783010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Agree - we do nothing and just keep using.</p> <p>ETA: <a href="https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Quick-to-Toss-Toothbrush-After-Sore-Throat.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Quick-to-Toss-Toothbrush-After-Sore-Throat.aspx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782987 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:00:50 +0000 alphagam84 2782987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should add another response option of "nothing". You don't need to wash or toss a toothbrush when sick unless it is something like strep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782831 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:32:57 +0000 looch 2782831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I replace after sickness, but then again, I always just use the cheapie toothbrushes for my son that come like 5 to a pack for $2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782785 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 18:26:42 +0000 petitenoisette 2782785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also never replaced a toothbrush after LO was sick. She's never had strep though :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782757 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:56:37 +0000 KT326 2782757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: with strep I think you can continue infecting yourself if you don't change your toothbrush. With a cold you build antibodies so you really can't keep getting it. </p> <p>I've had a stomach bug and did not change my toothbrush. Didn't get sick again after using it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782754 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:37:37 +0000 meadow 2782754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: That is fascinating! </p> <p>I also find it interesting how there is a common thread about strep = garbage.</p> <p>LOs just had the stomach bug this week and I am so nervous they'll get it again from their toothbrush I think I'm going to just pick up a new set at the grocery store today.</p> <p>But great to know that this isn't something people are overly concerned about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782749 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:23:42 +0000 lawbee11 2782749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it’s just a cold I don’t do anything but with something like strep I always toss and replace (I do the same with my own toothbrush after sickness). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782743 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:33:28 +0000 DesertDreams88 2782743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use electric toothbrushes for everyone and the bristles change color as it gets more and more used, so it is clear when to replace. I'd rather not throw out something that's not worn out. So, if the toothbrush head still has life in it, I keep it and throw it in the dishwasher, either in the silverware section or the "small parts" container we have when we're doing bottles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782712 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:57:20 +0000 Alba4 2782712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally toss after a sickness. My kid just had a stomach bug and I tossed. Ew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782702 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 05:35:07 +0000 erinbaderin 2782702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: None of the above. I did some research and talked to their dentist and was told that it isn’t necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782688 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:38:52 +0000 youboots 2782688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None of the above? Keep using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782685 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:18:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 2782685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: same. Never done anything but we have never had strep. Come to think of it maaayybe I threw it out after hand foot and mouth. But I can’t be sure which is probably gross! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782683 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:30:58 +0000 Pancakes 2782683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: Ditto. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782681 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:08:47 +0000 KT326 2782681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done anything. If they had strep I would probably just toss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782680 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 21:03:12 +0000 Canoli 2782680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have only done this if my kids have strep. I buy dollar store ones and toss after one use and after they have completed antibiotics I buy a new one for repeat use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toothbrush-when-sick#post-2782677 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:51:03 +0000 meadow 2782677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When your toddler is sick do you replace their toothbrush or clean it? </p>