The way I do it with my 3 yr old is while brushing his teeth i tell him we have to get all the buggies out (that way he keeps his mouth open to brush) then when it is time to rinse i tell him ok we have to spit the buggies out. He thinks it's fun and even opens his mouth at the end and ask's are they out!

I'm a registered dental assistant of 18+ yrs and married to a dentist. Don't worry at this age about rinsing a spitting. It takes a year or two more before most children get the hang of that. Make sure you are brushing her teeth before or after she does as a 2 yr old can't do a good enough job. Also, now is the time to start getting her used to flossing. I use the little flossers on a handle for my 3 yr old daughter. Message me if you have any dental questions. : )

Love R.

i agree with lui, also u could practise spitting water in the bath with her if u know what i mean...

xoxo

Babies and toddlers don't really need to spit... Presuming you are using an age appropriate toothpaste, they only require a tiny smear of it, and no rinsing.  It is better to leave the fluoride on their teeth to continue working.  Some dentists are even recommending the same for adults.

Don't worry she'll get it. My 3 1/2 year old only just got it and he's been brushing his teeth with his older brother for a while now.

Amanda xxx

 Personally i think you are doing everything right....my son did the same, but with time and when he felt comfortable  with spitting, he did. So i wouldn't be to concerned, I'm certain your daughter will catch on soon.

Cheers Janice

They way I did it with both my boys was got a stool so they could reach the sink, a special cup just for that purpose & stood them there brushing their teeth while I brush mine. Then I rinse & spit & finish brushing their teeth & let them have the cup. For a start they just swallow but my oldest was spitting by 16 months and my youngest is almost 18 months and just started spitting in the last week. Persist and she will get it eventually.