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| (1) Parents/caregivers need to clean (wipe or brush) their baby’s mouth at least twice a day. | |
| (2) Children should watch parents/caregivers brush their teeth at least once a week. | |
| (3) I have asked my dentist about the amount of fluoride young children need. | |
| (4) Parents/caregivers need to provide a variety of food to their children so their children are more likely to try new foods. | |
| (5) I would feel comfortable wiping a baby’s gums. | |
| (6) I feel that it is important for a pregnant mom to go to the dentist to take care of her own teeth. | |
| (7) It is good when parents/caregivers reach out to trusted friends for information about the oral health of a young child. | |
| (8) I have talked to a dentist about when to start flossing young children’s teeth. | |
| (9) I believe children should be served fresh fruits every day. | |
| (10) I believe parents can prevent their children from having cavities. | |
| (11) I am uncomfortable when I see someone giving soda to a young child. | |
| (12) When parents/caregivers brush their teeth twice a day, their children are more likely to brush their teeth twice a day. | |
| (13) New mothers/parents/caregivers can get support by talking to other new mothers/parents/caregivers in making sure their child’s teeth and gums stay healthy. | |
| (14) I feel that taking a child to the dentist when they are very young helps them not be afraid of the dentist. | |
| (15) I prefer to give juice to a young child all through the day because it is good for them.* | |
| (16) Parents/caregivers need to give appropriate amounts of fluoride to their children depending on their age. | |
| (17) I would put a baby to bed with a bottle that has only milk in it.* | |
| (18) Parents/caregivers need to look in children’s mouths for white spots on their teeth at least once a month. | |
| (19) I believe a child’s first dental visit should be when they feel pain in their mouth.* | |
| (20) I brush my own teeth at least twice a day. | |
| (21) I believe children need help in tooth brushing until they are seven years old. | |
| (22) I feel a young child’s first visit to the dentist should be after they are two years old.* | |
| (23) I avoid going to the dentist whenever I can.* | |
| (24) Parents/caregivers need to take children to the dentist every six months. | |
| (25) My goal is to give young children fewer sweet drinks and foods. | |
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