Leanne, I only recently asked the exact same question. My DD is now 16 months old, but she still doesn't want to have anything to do with brushing. I went out today and got her an electric toothbrush after someone recommened it, well she had loved to chew the handle and that was about it. I'm the same I don't want to have to pin her down to do, but I worry so much about decay. Hopefully she will change her mind soon. Until then I will be persistant and give her the toothbrush in the bath and play tickle your teeth with her until she shifts. Let me know if you find something that works.