Hapee Kiddie together with Renowned Puppeteer Wanlu Teaches Kids on Proper Brushing in School Caravan

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Having dental caries, more commonly known as cavities, is one of the top public health concerns of not just adults, but kids too. According to the Department of Health, 92.4% of Filipinos have them. What is more alarming is that 97% of Filipino children suffer from cavities too. 

Students who suffer from cavities not only experience pain and discomfort but may also perform badly in school. Toothaches, developed because of the buildup of cavities, is the most common cause of absenteeism among schoolchildren. 

Brushing our teeth has become such a usual part of everyone’s daily routine that we often forget the importance of doing it properly. Like most things, it’s better to do them right as young as possible. That is why Hapee Kiddie launched their Choose tobe Hapee with Hapee Kiddie school caravan with the goal of teaching our kids how to properly brush their teeth. With the tour’s unique and informative approach to teaching oral care, it showed the children that brush time need not be as dull.

The students were able to enjoy a special song number by Wanlu and Hapee during the Choose to be Hapee with Hapee Kiddie caravan tour. 

One creative way of educating children about their oral care is through a puppet show, led by renowned ventriloquist, Wanluand his trusty puppets, Nicolo and Hapee, where they further educated the students with their witty yet informative banter. 

“Every moment in the caravan was memorable to me. The kids were even hugging the puppets after the show, especially Hapee. I think puppeteering really is a more creative and effective way of communicating with the children. In fact, you can see in the faces of the children that they really understand what’s happening and what the puppet is talking about because they react to what the puppet tells them,” shared Wanlu, who recently won the Ventriloquist of the Year in Asia awarded by the US-based International Ventriloquist Association.

Popular ventriloquist/puppeteer Wanlubrought out Nicolo, one of his famous puppets, for the Choose to be Hapee with Hapee Kiddie caravan tour.

Using a life-size tooth and toothbrush, kids were able to see firsthand the steps they need to do to make their teeth happy and healthy. 

Kids were taught how to properly brush their teeth through fun demonstrations. Through the Hapee Kiddie Toothy Tale videos, they learned to brush three times a day using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and then brush for two minutes with circular motions.

Schoolchildren participate in the engaging activities of the school caravan by signaling two when asked for how many minutes they should brush their teeth. 

Wanlu is accompanied by Hapee, as they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth. 

They then tested their newly-acquired knowledge with engaging games, where they were able to nab prizes! 

Choose to be Hapee with Hapee Kiddie school caravan tours all across Metro Manila, bringing joy and spreading happiness to nearly 4,000 young kids aged 5 to 7 years old in 15 public and private schools.

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Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour: a fun and interactive way to teach kids the importance of oral health

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Teaching your children the importance of oral health can be tough—especially when it concerns the younger kids. You worry if your little one properly cleans his teeth when he brushes, and you get frustrated when he forgets or neglects brushing time. 

In the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour, children will see the making of the healthy toothpaste, and enjoy fun games and activities, all focused on a central theme: oral care. 

Fortunately, Hapee Kiddie suggests a fun way for kiddos to get into the brushing habit and learn all about its benefits—the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour. 

Why a field trip? Well, it is said that going on educational trips is a fun and interactive way to expose youngsters to new stuff. Seeing these up close, in real time, helps them understand how things work and why they do.

Field trips are also a welcome break in a child’s routine. As kids have different learning styles, a different learning environment would have more appeal, ultimately enriching their experience.

A field trip would expose them to sundry professions and ideas that will spark their interest in exciting new directions and eventually lead them to their life passion. 

So, aside from the usual trips to the zoo, nature centers, museums and government agencies, a visit at the Hapee Kiddie Plant is one such activity that little kids would definitely learn from. 

During their plant tour, children will see the making of Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste in action—and learn about Hapee Kiddie’s seven exciting flavors: Strawberry Bloom, Orange Squeeze, Tutti Frutti Twist, Juicy Grapes, Apple Crunch, Bubblegum Pop, and Cookies and Cream Ahoy. 

Educational trips cater to different learning styles, helping children learn more effectively. Thus, a tour in the Hapee Kiddie Plant will surely help kids learn about oral care better.

The little ones will also witness firsthand how Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste is packed into fun packages that feature much-loved Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Frozen’s Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. 

More importantly, the children will learn about proper oral care through fun games and activities —and watch a video on the benefits of having healthy teeth, tongue and mouth. 

Finally, the little guests will discover what the recommended amount of fluoride for little kids their age is—1,000 ppm—and that Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste complies with this recommendation. 

Hapee Kiddie Plant Tours happen on Thursdays and Fridays, and lasts from 30 to 45 minutes. These follow a schedule and are done in groups, so plan ahead with other mommies and daddies or with your kids’ school officials. 

Hapee Kiddie’s bonus: no entrance fee is required. Organizers simply have to make a deposit that is forfeited when the scheduled tour group does not show up. 

One thing is sure: after the tour, kids become more enthusiastic about brushing time, making the HapeeKiddie habit of proper oral care an even happier experience. 

Promoting Good Dental Habits to Children for “Hapee” and Healthy Teeth

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Some parents think it is not important to instill good oral habits among children because milk teeth are eventually replaced by permanent teeth.

Contrary to this common perception, however, lack of dental hygiene has negative consequences for young children who are susceptible to developing cavities just as adults are. The milk they drink and the food they eat can cause acid attacks, resulting in dental caries and tooth decay.

Aside from brushing every after meal daily, remember to bring your little ones to the dentist every 6 months.

For this reason, it is important to promote good oral care habits among youngsters at an early stage. Proper dental hygiene results in strong teeth for your little ones, and also initiates long-term good oral health for them.

Encouraging kids to practice the brushing habit even at very early ages will result in good long term oral health.

With this in mind, Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste generously shares tips that foster proper oral care habits for your kids at home:

• First, and most important habit of them all, teach your kids how to brush in their early years. Proper brushing habits—combined with the right toothpaste—equate to cavity-free kids.

• Choose a toothpaste with kid-safe level of fluoride. For instance, Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste has a fluoride level of 1,000 ppm—the recommended amount of fluoride for children’s toothpaste by the Philippine Pedriatrics Dental Society Inc. and among others. *

• Use oral care products designed for kids, like brushes with smaller heads that clean tiny mouths better, and with wider handles that little hands can easily grasp. Children likewise prefer fun and fruity flavors in toothpaste, instead of strong, minty ones.

• Encourage your little ones to brush longer and better with Hapee Kiddie’s 7 kid-citing flavors: Strawberry Bloom, Orange Squeeze, Tutti Frutti Twist, Juicy Grapes, Apple Crunch, Bubblegum Pop, and Cookies and Cream Ahoy.

• Teach your kids the ideal brushing time—which is at least two minutes—by making it fun and easy to remember: just sing the alphabet song in their heads twice.

• Remember that toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months—or even sooner, if these have become frayed or worn out, and whenever your child goes through a bad case of cold or flu.

• Aside from proper brushing with Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, watch what your kids eat. Wean them away from junk food and offer them healthy snacks instead. Introduce your kids at an early age to nuts and fruits as snacks—not candy bars or sugary foods.

• Also, have them maintain oral care with regular visits to the dentist every 6 months. A great idea: time their dental checkups with your own in order to show that dental care is a priority.

 Brushing regularly benefits both you and your child by protecting your pearly whites from plaque, bacteria and cavities.

For children, the best choice of toothpaste is Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, with a fluoride level of 1,000 ppm, the recommended amount of fluoride for children’s toothpaste.

Remember: Happy habits are essential for children’s healthy teeth, especially the brushing habit. When it comes to your child’s toothpaste, choose Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, an expert at making brush time fun time.

Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste’s exciting flavors and colors: Fun choices for your kids

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Does your child have irregular brushing habits? What can make children look forward to brushing their teeth?

Giving your children a choice in their brushing companions may help solve the problem. 

Colorful toothbrushes with fun designs are generally attractive to children. Most children’s toothbrushes in the market come in various colors, shapes and sizes.

What toothpaste flavor do they like? Children are normally attracted to fun and fruity toothpaste flavours, preferring those without stingy menthol flavours.

Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste comes in seven flavours that children will surely love: Strawberry Bloom, Orange Squeeze, Tutti-Frutti Twist, Bubblegum Pop, Cookies and Cream Ahoy, Apple Crunch, and Juicy Grapes. 

On another positive note, Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste’s packaging stands out from the clutter because of its fun designs, and an array of Sesame Street and Dora The Explorer characters printed on its packaging—another reason why children are easily drawn to choosing Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste!

Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste is not merely all about fruity flavors and colourful packaging. It acknowledges that children are just as susceptible to cavities as adults. The milk they drink and the food they eat can cause acid attacks that result to dental caries and tooth decay. Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste contains kid-safe levels of fluoride, which will save your child’s teeth from those nasty caries. This, combined with proper brushing habits, will ensure that your child will stay cavity-free!

So the next time you drop by the grocery store or supermarket, take them to where Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste is, and let your children choose the flavor (and toothbrush!) that they want—because what they want is what they’ll willingly use.

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A ‘hapee’ brushing experience for kids

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Seeing your kids flash their bright smiles can be the most priceless sight in the world – a precious “picture perfect” moment that any parent would love to capture and relive. When both corners of their mouths start to turn up, those infectious curves on their faces make you smile, too, especially when you are confident that their teeth are strong and healthy.

Say bye-bye to tooth decay the fun way with Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste 

Convincing your kids to brush their teeth is not as easy as it appears to be. In fact, for some mothers, it is a daily morning struggle that can be very tedious as a chore.

“Even if I ask my four-year-old in a nice way or pretend to get angry at her, it just doesn’t work,” shares Emily Bunagan of Pasig, who admitted that she already tried all strategies she knows just to persuade her daughter to brush her teeth, but still to no avail.

It is the duty of parents to instil to their kids the habit and importance of brushing one’s teeth at an early age. But mothers, did you know that you don’t have to do it alone? More often than not, the success of convincing children to brush their teeth relies on a very crucial first decision – the choice of toothpaste.

With Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste, brushing is now more than just a required hygienic practice. Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste takes brushing into a whole new (and not to mention exciting) level – a total fun and play experience for kids! Mothers don’t have to stress over morning battles with their kids, as the kids themselves will now be looking forward to brushing time as fun time.

Given the right kind of toothpaste, all you need to do is to complement it with the right dose of creativity and patience in order to make your kids appreciate that proper oral care can be very enjoyable, too. With Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste’s seven unique flavors, children will never see brushing in the same boring way again!

Keep in mind that your child’s set of teeth is very different from that of an adult’s. A set of baby teeth is more fragile and sensitive, thus requiring more delicate care. As soon as your child begins teething, it is important also to start brushing his or her teeth to prevent cavities caused by acid attacks, which may arise from drinking milk and eating sweet food, among others. Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste contains just the right amount of fluoride for children.

With these things said, here are more tips for your kids’ “hapee” brushing experience:

· GIVE HIM A CHOICE. Allow him or her to choose his or her own toothbrush, and toothpaste flavor. A colourful toothbrush, an attractive packaging and a fruity flavor for toothpaste like Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste will add excitement to every brushing time. 

· SING ALONG. Did you know that it takes at least two (2) minutes to get your child’s teeth clean enough? Don’t forget that while brushing up and down, left and right, start humming a simple children’s music or nursery rhyme for 2 minutes to make sure that your child is brushing his or her teeth properly long enough.

· TAKE IT SLOW. As expected, your child won’t be as good as you when it comes to brushing. Don’t stress over when he misses some spot. The more important thing at this stage is to make brushing a fun habit with Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste and its cute cartoon characters. With practice, he’ll improve sooner.

· BE ENCOURAGING. Praise your kid whenever he brushes his teeth well. Say words of encouragement like “Hapee Brushing” or “Cavity monsters are gone!” You can also entice him with the yummy flavors of Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste.

· ACCOMPANY YOUR CHILD. To show your kid that brushing is indeed necessary, be a good role model and join him while brushing. 

· FIND AN ALLY. Of course, Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste is the perfect ally but you must visit the dentist regularly. Ask your dentist to acknowledge your kid’s brushing habit. 

By the time that your kids have fully absorbed brushing as part of their daily routine, gradually train them to brush their teeth alone. But you still have to keep track of their brushing habits once in a while. You can make it even more fun by rewarding them everytime they accomplished their day-to-day brushing regimen.

Life is so much easier with the right toothpaste! With Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste, all it takes is the right pinch of patience and creativity so your kids won’t see brushing again as a dull after-meal ritual. With the right brushing tools like Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste, your children will say hello to a “Hapee-ier” smile and say goodbye to cavities. The next thing you know, they’ll even remind you to brush your teeth on time!

Who says brushing can’t be fun? He must not have tried Happie Kiddie Toothpaste yet!

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