FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 12 YEARS
Trying to get kids to brush their teeth can seem like a huge task but trying to teach them good oral health practices is super important.
A great way to get kids to be enthusiastic about brushing their teeth is to make brushing fun, and getting them a kiddies electric toothbrush they enjoy using can be half the battle. As well as being far more effective than a manual toothbrush, electric toothbrushes can be super fun for kids!
Not only that, they can actually help get children’s teeth a lot cleaner, as kids themselves often aren’t actually that great at brushing. Children can start using an electric toothbrush at the age of two, although they don’t really need to use toothpaste until they reach five. However, most people introduce electric toothbrushes when their child is between six and eight years old. Electric toothbrushes can be a great option for kids because the toothbrush heads are generally smaller, making them more size-appropriate for little mouths.
Find the best electric toothbrush for you child on this list, and for more parenting products check out these hand sanitisers and these baby suncreams to help keep your kids healthy.
This cute, brightly coloured toothbrush claims to remove 100 percent more plaque than a regular toothbrush, so it’s a hit with parents and children alike. Its vibrations are very soft compared to other models, make it a great option for your child’s first electric toothbrush, we think it is the best kids electric toothbrush to buy right now.
Electric toothbrushes for kids can come with quite a steep price tag, but the cool design and smooth rubbery texture make this expense worth it. The actual brush head is made up of rubber on the outside and bristles on the inside, and a smiley face lights up after two minutes of brushing. A sad face lights up if the toothbrush hasn’t been used in the last 12 hours, meaning that you can closely monitor your child’s brushing habits.
This toothbrush is completely waterproof, making it great for travelling as it can get thrown into a washbag with no worries about it getting wet, and its charge can also last for up to 100 days. It’s best for children aged four to 10 as the bristles on the brush head are fairly soft. There is also a built-in timer with 30 second intervals letting your child know when it’s time to move to a different area of her mouth.
This electric kids brush is probably better suited to older kids as it’s quite clunky, but it definitely does a great job of cleaning kids’ teeth, and at that price, we can’t really complain! The bristles fade when it’s time to buy a new brush head, ensuring optimal oral hygiene.
This Minions toothbrush is great for younger children as the bristles are super soft. This makes it a great experience of a first electric brush, getting your child used to the sensation.
This Oral B kids electric toothbrush is Frozen themed and comes with a variety of stickers featuring all your child's favourite characters to put on the brush handle, which is easy grip due to the small dotted indents. There’s also a two minute timer which adds a bit of excitement to the proceedings as well as encouraging good brushing habits for your child.
This Oral B brush is best for children between six and 12 years old and comes with an app that encourages brushing by unlocking photo filters and also gives access to a daily report on your child’s brushing habits. The rounded brush head claims to remove more plaque than an ordinary toothbrush and lights on the handle will let your child know if they are brushing too hard. This would be a great option if you're looking for the best electric toothbrush for a 10-year-old.
This fun Philips Sonicare for kids brush comes with two brush heads, one little (suitable for three-year-olds) and one big (for eight-year-olds) so this toothbrush grows with your child. It also has stickers to put on the handle and an easy-start mode which helps kids who are new to electric toothbrushes, so it's a great electric toothbrush for toddlers. The built-in timer switches the device off after two minutes of brushing.
This is one of the best electric toothbrushes for toddlers. It's a simple brush that comes with stickers for customisation and is best for children aged three. The toothbrush plays two different songs which switch off after two minutes, indicating how long to keep brushing for. Fortunately for parents, there’s also a silent mode! In this mode a timer simply goes off after two minutes. The gentle vibrations help children get used to using an electric brush.
This is an award-winning battery-operated brush suitable for babies up to three-years-old. Its bristles and vibrations are incredibly soft to protect their little mouths, and it gets your baby into good habits right from their first tooth! The easy-grip handle means that babies can have a go at brushing their own teeth as well.
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