Kids love sweet foods. But if they don’t pay attention to oral hygiene, some problems like tooth decay will find them. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that parents should assist and watch their children under the age of seven in brushing their teeth. Good habits plus a suitable toothbrush contribute to healthy teeth. Many parents will choose electric toothbrush for their kids. Because kids are too young to master the right method, which leads to ineffective brushing. Electric toothbrush is more convenient to use and achieves better effects than manual toothbrushes, while helping children control the brushing time. Besides, electric toothbrushes can also make this process funnier, so kids will actually love it.
Now, there are two types of electric toothbrushes on the market: sonic vibration electric toothbrush and mechanical rotary electric toothbrush. For the sonic vibration electric toothbrush, the high-frequency vibration of the bristle can clean the blind areas like the grooves between teeth and the brims of the gums. For the mechanical rotary electric toothbrush, the bristle circularly rotates to produce strong friction for cleaning. All in all, mechanical electric toothbrush can perform a throughout cleaning, while sonic electric toothbrush is gentler and has less wear on the teeth.
How to choose a great toothbrush for kids? You can see the softness, size and shape of bristle, motor’s vibration frequency, battery life, price, appearance, and etc. The cleaning power is naturally a significant factor, but too strong cleaning power could be overwhelming to kids, even damage their fragile mouth. Besides, an attractive appearance may attract kids more likely to brush their teeth.
After browsing the all-round data of kids’ electric toothbrushes on the market and professional reviews, we selected ten electric toothbrushes for children. Hope this list can help you to decide.
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Quip specializes in manufacturing electric toothbrushes and is dedicated to providing modern dental care solutions. Quip has a wide range of toothbrushes for both adults and kids. The famous Kids Electric Toothbrush is developed especially for kids and is recommended by many well-known sites, such as ELLE, BuzzFeeD, Forbes, and etc. Dental expert Valia Sammarco said, “I am always recommending the quip brush to my patients, who appreciate the independence that the brush provides.” The small brush head is perfect for kids’ mouth as it can reach every inch, every nook. Besides, this round brush head made of soft nylon helps minimize tooth brushing damage and provide a comfortable brushing experience. Surprisingly, with a built-in two-minute timer with 30-second pulses, Kids Electric Toothbrush automatically stops working, once the setting time is hit, which can help avoid excessive cleaning. The water-resistant rubber-grip handle is easy for kids to hold. Additionally, Kids Electric Toothbrush with compact appearance features long battery life, plus travel accessories, very convenient for carrying it around. Many users love it. But some users complained the vibration is not strong enough to provide an excellent cleaning effect. Some manual work is required.
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Oral-B is an oral hygiene brand found by periodontist Robert W. Hutson under Procter & Gamble. With its professionality and recognition by electric toothbrush industry, Oral-B’s toothbrushes own broad market share. The representative Kids Electric Toothbrush is recommended by professional dentists and deeply loved by children. The dentist Hanna Park from Huston Memorial Children’s Dentistry said, “This toothbrush offers everything you need at a great price point. I always recommend soft bristles for kids of all ages.” Kids Electric Toothbrush has a round brush head with soft bristle to effectively cleanse and protect mouth. However, some users said that its cleaning power might be a little overwhelming to kids with sensitive teeth. Kids Electric Toothbrush may easily damage brittle teeth and gums. Thus, this electric toothbrush is not recommended for kids with sensitive teeth. Additionally, Kids Electric Toothbrush has a built-in smart two-minute timer to help children brush their teeth within a suitable time. It is worth mentioning that Kids Electric Toothbrush features a number of carton figures, which enable kids to have fun, while developing a good habit.
Leading in sonic toothbrush market, SONICARE is a brand under Philips. Many of SONICARE’s products, including the famous Sonic electric toothbrush HX6321 / 02, are recommended by plenty of professional dentists. Sonic electric toothbrush HX6321 / 02 is also the winner of multiple awards. This high-quality toothbrush can vibrate 62,000 times per minute, achieving better cleaning effect than ordinary toothbrushes and maintaining children’s oral health. The brush head is covered by a layer of rubber for comfortable use. Its ergonomic handle is easy for kids to hold. Besides, Sonic electric toothbrush HX6321 / 02 is compatible with different sized brush heads. So, you don’t have to purchase other electric toothbrushes as your children grow up. This toothbrush can be connected to electronic devices like mobile phones and tablets via Bluetooth. Kids play along with the interactive app during brushing, learning how to brush within a scientific time. Parents can also monitor the process in time. In order to increase kids’ interest, the toothbrush also comes with various cartoon stickers, which are deeply favored by children. Many users praised it, one of them said, “This has made brushing fun while doing a much better job than a standard manual toothbrush.”
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Oral-B is an oral hygiene brand found by periodontist Robert W. Hutson under Procter & Gamble. With its professionality and recognition by electric toothbrush industry, Oral-B’s toothbrushes own broad market share. Featuring 3D cleaning technology, the classic Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush effectively removes plague along the gum line. Its unique cleaning mode is very suitable for braces, which is also confirmed by the children dentist Michael De Poto from Allwood Family Dentistry. And he said, “For braces, we usually recommend toothbrushes from Oral-B as they spin instead of going back and forth and have certain attachments that can go around the wires.” Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric is compatible with other Oral-B toothbrush heads, allowing you to change it freely. Besides, Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric with pressure sensor stops if you brush too hard, suitable for children or teenagers. This electric toothbrush comes with a built-in timer to help kids brush for a dentist-recommended 2 minutes. But some users complained that this rechargeable battery toothbrush has a short battery life. Compared with ordinary kids toothbrushes, its price is a bit higher and is recommended for people with sufficient budget.
Papablic is a professional household brand that mainly manufactures daily necessities for infants and children. The bestseller BabyHandy Sonic Electric Toothbrush is recommended by professional dentists and is rated as one of the Best Baby Toothbrushes 2021 by verywellfamily. Recommended for babies from zero to three years old, this electric toothbrush is approved by FDA RoHS CE to be safe and reliable. BabyHandy Sonic Electric Toothbrush with extra-soft bristles and low-frequency vibration works to gently clean baby's gums and teeth. It comes with two different brush heads: the small one is extremely soft for 0-18 month and the large one is for 18-36 month. So, you don’t have purchase extra brush heads. This toothbrush is equipped with a 2-minute-total timer and 30-second pulse reminders to help children control the time and prevent harmful over-brushing. Unlike ordinary baby electric toothbrushes, BabyHandy Sonic Electric Toothbrush has a LED light on the brush head to catch babies’ interest, making them gradually love brushing their teeth and developing good habits from babyhood. Its specially designed handle is lightweight and convenient for baby to hold. Additionally, you can rinse this water-resistant BabyHandy Sonic Electric Toothbrush under running water. It is well received by many parents thanks to the high quality. A mother said, “This toothbrush is amazing. The brush head is the perfect size for little mouths. The light helps parents see little teeth when brushing. All around great product for an important little job of keeping baby’s teeth and mouth healthy and starting good habits young.”
Arm & Hammer is a brand under the American household manufacturer Church & Dwight that manufactures a variety of products with high quality, from oral care, personal care to cat filter. The bestseller Spinbrush Super Mario is packed with a cartoon Super Mario, warmly welcomed by many children. Designed by professionals, the handle has a large area for children to hold comfortably. Plus, Spinbrush Super Mario has upper bristle for removing plague and massaging gums, and fixed lower bristle for cleansing the teeth. Test shows that Spinbrush Super Mario helps kids brush their teeth longer, up to 38%. This electric toothbrush is powered by AAA batteries. If kids brush their teeth twice a day, it can last up one to one and a half months. But some parents complained that its opening button might go wrong, which needs to be improved.
Brusheez is a famous American brand that produces kid’s toothbrushes and is dedicated to offering safe and fun solutions to protect children’s dental health. All its products feature CPSIA certification, so you can purchase them without any worries. Brusheez’s cute, colorful and animal-themed electric toothbrushes are developed to make children love brushing teeth and develop a good brushing habit. The bestseller Electric Toothbrush Set -Sparkle the Unicorn comes with pink unicorn, which is favored by girls. A parent said, “My 5 year old daughter absolutely loves her unicorn Brusheez toothbrush set. We were having a hard time getting her to brush her teeth so we ordered this set. Now she brushes without having to be told. Best investment ever.” Made of safe material, Electric Toothbrush Set -Sparkle the Unicorn with strong cleaning power removes up to 2x more plaque than a manual toothbrush, promoting children’s oral hygiene. More surprisingly, this electric toothbrush is equipped with a 2-minute sand timer for brushing the entire time that children's dentists recommend. With an exquisite packaging, this set also includes a brushing cup and a replacement brush head, suitable for children over 3 years old. Additionally, it comes with a versatile and space-saving stand that is convenient and perfectly for the sink countertop or easily mounts on the wall.
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Colgate is a well-known American personal care brand affiliated to Colgate-Palmolive. Colgate mainly manufactures toothpastes, toothbrushes and other oral hygiene products. Although Colgate only launched few electric toothbrushes, all of which are well-received. Trolls Battery Powered Toothbrush with gorgeous appearance and high quality achieves excellent cleaning effect. This electric toothbrush is powered by replaceable battery and oscillates its soft bristle to gently cleanse the teeth and remove plague, while effectively protecting teeth gums health. Its thin handle is ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip. Children can easily press the button to turn on or off. The cartoon character on the packaging is so cute that can catch and increase children’s interest. Trolls Battery Powered Toothbrush helps children develop a good brushing habit and improve teeth’ health. As the price of this electric toothbrush is affordable, it is cost-effective. But some users complained about the short battery life. You need to change the battery in about two weeks.
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BRITEBRUSH is a brand specializing in manufacturing a wide range of toothbrushes with gorgeous appearance and properties. Among them kids’ toothbrush is its first major category. Many toothbrushes are recommended by well-known sites such as Parents, GH, Reader’s Digest, and etc. The representative BriteBrush Baby Shark, as you can see in the product’s name, has a Baby Shark on its packaging, and is deeply welcomed by boys. Its bristles are super soft, so there is no need to worry about damage to the teeth and gums. With smart sensor on the side of the handle, BriteBrush Baby Shark recognizes children’s posture and make some adjustments by vibrating. The light gives parents peace of mind, allowing them to check if child brush well in time. Additionally, this toothbrush also has some fun games and children’s songs to make this brushing process more interesting, as well as maintain oral health, very suitable for children who don’t like brushing teeth. Many parents said this toothbrush did made some differences. This lightweight BriteBrush Baby Shark is easy and comfortable for children to hold.
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Solimo is Amazon's own brand that mainly manufactures kitchen and household products. Its products are well-received and favored by many users thanks to their high quality and affordable price. Kids Battery Powered Toothbrush is a bestseller set coming with two toothbrushes of different colors. Developed especially for both boys and girls, this AAA battery-powered electric toothbrush has a long battery life. The oscillating brush head effectively cleans children’s mouth, removes bacteria, plague and food residues. Experimental results show that it can remove 70% more plaque than a manual toothbrush. Its soft bristles protect teeth and gums, suitable for most children. This ergonomic handle is easy to hold. You can use these two toothbrushes interchangeably.