You need to be brushing mindfully and thoughtfully.. Like the Sonicare, it recharges by plugging into a base, and at about $5 apiece, replacement heads are among the more affordable of the brushes we tested. This svelte electric toothbrush has the main features a kids brush needs: a smaller brush head and handle, and a two-minute timer. (We also used some of the models with an 18-month-old.) But when we tested the Quip Kids Smart, we found the app was a little too basic, and didnt offer enough novelty or excitement to motivate our nine-year-old tester to keep using it. But its twice the price of our top pick, and the handle and brush heads are bigger and may not work as well for younger kids and smaller mouths. The Brusheez Kids Electronic Toothbrush Set, which runs on two AA batteries, hit many of the marks: Its smaller than an adult brush and comes with a kid-sized rotating brush head that worked well for our young testers. The app, which feels more grown-upand therefore is more likely to appeal to a tween or teen than the Sonicare for Kids appis theoretically a much needed innovation in the space. The AAA-battery-powered Quip Kids offers the best combination of kid-appropriate sizing, design, durability, affordability, quietness, and aesthetics of the brushes we tested. The Quip Kids also doesnt come with a brush-head cover, but in our experience, those tend to go missing after about a week, so we dont consider this to be a dealbreaker. Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing to save people time, energy and money when making buying decisions. Nancy Redd is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering everything from Santa hats to bath bombs. Learn more. All of the electric toothbrushes for kids we found either come with or offer separately a smaller brush head, typically about half the size of a standard brush head intended for adults. Im a senior staff writer for Wirecutter with an extensive background in health journalism. Like the Quip and Sonicare, the Oral-B Kids has a two-minute timer and comes in both a plain blue version as well as several character themes, including Frozen and Star Wars. Willo, a mouthguard-style automatic toothbrush attached to a heavy, cumbersome base, is equally as ineffective at cleaning teeth as the Autobrush. Unlike electric toothbrushes for adults, which exist in dozens of designs and permutations, there arent many different models for kids. Though the packaging of most of the toothbrushes we considered states that the products are meant for kids age 3 and older, according to Castellano, There are no formal guidelines on when you can use an electric toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush. Castellano said that some children dislike the noise and vibrations made by an electric toothbrush, while others are enthusiastic users (the novelty of the moving parts can be motivating for reluctant brushers). Another useful feature for electric toothbrushes, both for kids and adults, is a timer that can help you make sure you brush for the full amount of time recommended by the ADA. We paid attention to how the brushes endured being chewed on, twisted, dropped, and occasionally thrown around the bathroom. A great kids water bottle doesnt leak, is easy to use and clean, and will last for years. And even if you prefer to purchase brush heads la carte and pay $10 for shipping, as long as you buy at least three at a time, the cost per brush head is still less than that of the Sonicare (and drops further the more brush heads you buy at once). This brush is a bit larger than the Quip, but smaller than the Sonicare. After 16 hours of research and testing, we think the Quip Kids Electric Toothbrush is an effective, kid-friendly choice. Like the Quip Kids, the Sonicare has a built-in two-minute quadrant timer. The brush itself may cost at least $20, and replacement heads can cost around $5 apiece (we do not recommend buying knockoffs). The proper application of either [a manual or electric toothbrush] is fine for kids, Hayes said. We didnt test these, but if you want to see how your kid takes to an electric toothbrush, they can be a good way to start. Our experts told us that the only thing a kids electric toothbrush really needs to be effective is a kid-sized brush head. 2022 Wirecutter, Inc., A New York Times Company. The Oral-B Pro 1000 and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100, the picks from our main electric toothbrush guide, are compatible with those brands kid-sized replacement brush heads. But when we tested the Quip Kids Smart, we found the app was a little too basic, and didnt offer enough novelty or excitement to motivate our nine-year-old tester to keep using it. The body of this electric toothbrush is a bit larger than that of the Quip Kids, but it was still easy for our kid testers to manipulate. The Minis replacement heads cost $35 apiece. In 2021, we tested the Quip Kids Smart Electric toothbrush. It was the quietest and lightest brush we tested, and its design impressed our kid testers. Although some people may find it annoying to have to pop in a new battery every few months, we dont think its too big of an inconvenience. Its also difficult to clean and requires a lot of space on a bathroom counter. If you want a kids electric toothbrush that recharges by plugging into a base rather than relying on batteries, the Philips Sonicare for Kids is a good option. After two minutes, the brush pulses to signal that the cycle is over and then shuts itself off, a wonderful feature for any parent who has entered the bathroom after a busy morning only to find a sentient toothbrush noisily crawling around on the tile floor. Because everyone has different preferences, we paid attention to how the brushes felt and sounded, but didnt eliminate any brushes based on type of motion or noise. The company claims that the all-silicone bristles and brush head are gentler on the gums, but the experts we spoke to said standard nylon-bristled electric toothbrushes shouldnt damage gums, so we dont see an advantage to using a silicone brush. With the above criteria in mind, we identified four brushes we decided to test: Oral-B Pro-Health Jr. (now discontinued)Philips Sonicare for KidsBrusheez Kids Electronic Toothbrush SetBrush Buddies My First Soniclean. Its significantly noisier, though. After using each brush for about a week, the kid testers continued using the top two performers for regular brushings. Electric toothbrushes can make it easier for some kids to achieve good brushing habits. To use the AutoBrush, the child inserts the entire brush into their mouth, closes their jaw, and presses a button that causes the bristles to simultaneously vibrate over all of their teeth while a musical tune plays for 30 seconds, without requiring any active brushing on the childs part. This guide was edited by Courtney Schley and Kalee Thompson. But both Hayes and Castellano told us that electric toothbrushes can make it easier for some kids to achieve good brushing habits. Some can pair with apps that track and reward good brushing. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. The back of the brush head is constructed of textured rubber, which can be used for tongue cleaning. 2 Pieces Electric Toothbrush, Black & White Set Electric Toothbrush, Dual Handle 38000 VPM Electric Toothbrush - 6 Modes w/ Smart Timer - Includes 12 Dupont Brush Heads,ipx7 Waterproof. If your child doesnt like the sensations produced by a vibrating toothbrush (which can feel unpleasant or ticklish to some), the rotating Oral-B Kids is an appropriately sized choice that spins instead of vibrates, though it is noisier. Replacement brush heads are $10 each, which is much more expensive than with our picks. But since then, its rebranded to be $150 and specifically kid-centric (though it still comes with five mouth guards for family usage). The app doesnt track the brushers actual movements, but the animation will pause if you turn off the brush mid-session. We tested nine lunch boxes for kids and found the L.L.Bean Lunch Box is the best insulated lunch box, and the Bentgo Fresh is the best bento-style lunch box. After two minutes, it pulses to signal that the cycle is over (but will keep running). After testing 21 bottles, we have three favorites. Electric toothbrushes are generally designed to be good to gums, and not hurt the gums whether its an adult or a child, Castellano told us. 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