When it comes to your child's dental health, there's one way that dentists recommend will encourage them to clean and that's superheros and an electric toothbrush.
Today we've gone out and picked five of the best kids electric toothbrushes that money can buy that offer exciting features such as mobile app integration, interchangeable stickers and customisable heads for boys or girls.
Consider: Adults Electric Toothbrush
In this overcrowded marketplace it can be difficult to choose which brand to buy, today we looked at Philips, Oral-B, Colgate and Foreo so we know exactly what you'll be up against. We hope our guide will direct you in the right direction.
Best Kids Electric Toothbrush
1. Philips Sonicare Built-in Bluetooth
Turn your children’s toothbrushing routine from a chore into a fun game with the Philips Bluetooth electric toothbrush and the Sonicare For Kids experience and Quadpacer app.
The system is designed to teach children how to brush properly by syncing their toothbrush with a device like a phone or tablet via Bluetooth.
Quadpacer then tracks the child’s performance and shows them proper brushing techniques. Sounds boring doesn’t it? How could that be fun for a 3yo, let alone a mature and cynical 8yo?
Well, it can be. By using a rewards system and making the tracking fun in and of itself kids become engaged in the process and want to do well.
They can see themselves brushing their teeth and can accept the challenge of using different (ie better) techniques for rewards. It’s the way kids learn best being harnessed into teaching them better oral hygiene practices for life.
The toothbrush itself is programmed to recognise when a brushing session starts and ends via a stamp on the toothbrush handle. It has a memory which can store up to 20 sessions.
That memory can be accessed when you next choose to use Quadpacer plus the toothbrush together for a teaching time with your child. That time gives the child clear visual instructions and demonstrations about correct brushing techniques and talks them through their brushing session.
In addition, the app includes a fun character called Sparkly. Kids are encouraged to make Sparkly happy by doing a great job on their own teeth. And the happier Sparkly is the more rewards the child receives.
The Sonicare For Kids toothbrush and app make toothbrushing fun for kids, and in the process teach them good dental care habits for life.
2. Oral-B Stages Power Kids
Wanting to teach your child good oral hygiene techniques? The Oral-B Stages Power electric toothbrush for kids is designed with that goal in mind and uses a timer app with other features to encourage them to brush for the recommended 2 minutes and to use good dental hygiene techniques.
For example, the Disney Magic Timer app uses Disney characters on the toothbrush which magically appear bit by bit as the child brushes. The longer they brush the more pieces of the character appears.
The app also lets the child earn rewards for frequency of brushing and has a helpful calendar to track their progress towards healthy oral hygiene techniques.
There are a few other features of the app all of which engage the child and help to make brushing fun and teach new skills.
The Disney Timer app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the App Store. When you purchase an Oral-B product you simply scan the barcode and the Disney Timer app will immediately respond with the appropriate images, rewards etc compatible with the particular model you’ve bought.
In addition to the timer app, the brush has an oscillating and rotating movement for optimum cleaning. The bristles are very soft so as not to damage teeth and gums.
The design is specifically for children aged 3+ and is ideal for a powerful yet gentle clean in smaller mouths. The brush will last up to 5 days on a single charge.
The toothbrush is available in a few different designs and colours to suit different children’s favourite characters, like Star Wars, Disney, Frozen and so on.
The unit has a good rubber grip which is comfortable for small hands to hold for the full two minutes of brushing.
3. Colgate Kids Superhero
Aimed at encouraging kids to brush their teeth happily, the Kids Blaze electric toothbrush is brightly coloured with many different cartoon characters to choose from on the handle.
Spiderman, Barbie, teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney, and many other favourites. Kids can pick out their own design!
The head is designed for small mouths – best used by children aged 3+. It has a small oscillating head with extra-soft bristles so delicate gums and teeth are not hurt and are properly cleaned. However, the heads are not replaceable.
The handle has an easy to grip design made of soft silicone/rubber. The toothbrush is not loud so small children shouldn’t be frightened by it.
The toothbrush lies flat for easy application of toothpaste.
The brush has a built-in timer to encourage kids to brush for the recommended 2 minutes, and an easy to operate on/off button. It’s powered by 2 x AAA batteries (included) which are not rechargeable.
The Colgate electric kids’ toothbrush is a great and affordable way to get the little ones to independently brush without the fights and knowing that their teeth will be brushed properly.
Electric toothbrushes are vastly superior to manual ones and children do get excited about using them. That is clearly evidenced by all the positive reviews by parent of all electric toothbrushes for children.
So, it’s definitely worth giving it a go.
4. FOREO ISSA mini 2 Sensitive
Brush with style, as an adult with a preference for smaller brush heads or for your child (aged 5+) who doesn’t need all the gimmicks to encourage him/her to brush their teeth. The FOREO ISSI electric toothbrush is designed for those of us with a sense of fun as well.
Made from silicone and with a hybrid brush head, the ISSI features twice the power of Sonic Pulse Technology for a ‘brighter, whiter and polished smile’.
The brush head has two types of bristles: PBT polymer on the inner area to remove plaque and silicone on the outer edge to sensitively massage the gums and tooth enamel and to prevent over brushing.
It uses 9,000 pulses per minute for extra-effective plaque removal, to prevent cavities and to clean your entire mouth.
And for the kids, ISSI has 2 Smile Helpers. Glee comes alive when 2 minutes of brushing has elapsed. If the child stops before 2 minutes are up both Glee and Glum light up. And if he/she hasn’t brushed in more than 12 hours Glum appears alone.
The ISSI has 30-second reminders to move on to a different area of your mouth. The toothbrush is waterproof so you can safely use it in the shower.
ISSI is very compact and lightweight and is rechargeable via a USB cable so is ideal for travelling. 1-hour charge = 1-year use.
And it comes in a range of vibrant cool lollipop colours that delight adults and kids alike.
5. Oral-B Pro-Health Hero
Designed for children aged 3 and up, the Pro-Health electric (battery) toothbrush by Oral-B is a way to get them to see brushing their teeth as fun instead of as a chore.
To this end, the toothbrush has a range of cartoon characters from the film Frozen on the handle to befriend your little one and engage them in the brushing process.
The same Disney Magic Timer app that comes with the Oral-B Stages Power Kids Electric Toothbrush is included with this product.
This app has many features including a timer to encourage the child to spend the recommended 2 minutes brushing their teeth.
The app also lets the child earn rewards for frequency of brushing and has a helpful calendar to track their progress towards healthy oral hygiene techniques.
There are fun tutorial style features which teach the child about good dental hygiene. The app has many other features to make brushing fun.
With extra soft bristles and an oscillating head, the brush will reach, surround and clean all surfaces in the child’s mouth gently and thoroughly. The handle is small and ergonomically designed to suit a small hand.
The toothbrush uses 2 x AA batteries (included with purchase). The brush heads are not replaceable unfortunately so once the brush has had its day you will need to replace the whole toothbrush.
How To Choose Best Kids Electric Toothbrush
When it comes to choosing the best for your kids dental, it can be tricky. We've looked at all the featured offered by most major dental companies to see what they are doing to target adults and kids with their latest product offerings.
Firstly there is the colours, heroes and stickers that these brands focus on. Some have licensing deals with Disney while others have their own 'Aqua' creatures.
What does your child like?
Some brands allow you to switch the stickers to keep your child engaged while others are fixated on one sticker that can't be removed.
Secondly there is the interactive features. While cheaper models may offer no interaction whatsoever, some of the premium brushes offer Bluetooth coaching apps that interact with your phone or tablet and actively encourage kids to get excited about brushing.
Thirdly, how many active modes there are such as gentle, effective cleaning or rapid. Different modes offer different features so if your child has sensitive teeth, a slow gentle mode would be far better than a brush that only offers single speed.
Fourthly, you want to look at the age range, is your child likely to outgrow their electric toothbrush in the coming months? If so buy an adults version. If not are they going to be shy using a superhero branded toothbrush? Again if so maybe a more modest one is better.
Lastly you'll want to look at the price, there's a big difference between the top end vs the bottom end of the price range so buy what you can afford. Don't spend up large thinking the most expensive product has the best chance at keeping your child's teeth clean.
Ultimately it's up to your child to clean their teeth properly. And I know many parents who prefer the good old fashioned manual toothbrush, it's entirely up to your situation!
Verdict
When it comes to your kids, one thing that can save you a fortune on is their dental care, so buying an electric toothbrush will encourage them to spend time brushing. By incorporating colors and funky features, the Philips Sonicare is definitely our pick for best kids electric toothbrush Australia has to offer, and it's reasonably priced too.
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Last Updated: April 28, 2020 by Rhys