In the UK, dental professionals recommend that parents begin brushing their child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth emerges, typically around six months of age. However, many parents are aware that children can become resistant to brushing their teeth by the time they reach toddlerhood.
To make toothbrushing less daunting for little ones, dental experts at brush-baby have created the Toby Tiger Electric Toothbrush. This is part of the brand’s WildOnes range, and the tiger is one of eight quirky animal designs.
This tiger-themed sonic toothbrush has two-speed settings and a battery that can last up to a month with twice-daily, two-minute brushing sessions. Suitable for children from their first tooth until they’re 10 years old, the WildOnes brush is currently on sale for £27.19 at Boots.com, down from £33.99 as part of a baby-brush promotion.
The brush head, designed for growing teeth, features patented flossing bristles to target plaque in every nook and cranny. The child-friendly electric toothbrush also includes a two-minute timer, a 30-second pulse reminder, and colour-changing lights to encourage kids to adopt dentist-recommended brushing habits.
Its waterproof design ensures it functions even during bath time, and each brush comes with a universal USB charger and replaceable brush heads. For those who love animals, there are seven other designs to choose from, including Penguin, Panda, Hippo, and Koala, reports Wales Online.
Boots customers will be chuffed as a 50ML tube of Applemint Toothpaste, suitable for kids aged three and up, comes with their purchase.
Eager parents have taken to the internet to sing the praises of brush-baby products. A glowing five-star review on Boots.com reads: “My toddler is thrilled and she is now excited to do her teeth twice a day (and more! ) Especially love the flashing colours on the faster setting!”
Another parent shared their joy on the brush-baby website, exclaiming: “BEST PRODUCT EVER! My little boy now loves brushing his teeth, and calls to do it constantly (from having to battle to even get a toothbrush in his mouth this is a massive win! ) he is nearly two, and is obsessed with his new toothbrush now.”
However, not all feedback was as favourable, with one Amazon customer encountering issues, noting: “We love this toothbrush but unfortunately it just seems to have an issue with charging. It goes a long time without needing it but when it does die, the charger doesn’t seem to do much.”
Yet another pleased parent couldn’t wait to express how the Toby Tiger made toothbrushing much easier, saying: “My toddler, usually a reluctant toothbrusher, was thrilled with his new Toby Tiger – especially since it looks like his favourite soft toy. It’s been a game-changer: goodbye tantrums, hello fun toothbrushing!”
Snap up your Toby Tiger WildOnes Electric Toothbrush at Boots today.
Alternatively, Amazon is offering the Oral B Pro Disney Kids Electric Toothbrush for £24.98, with a choice of Lion King or Frozen designs.
Another exciting method to encourage children to maintain their dental routine is the Ordo Squishmallows Kids Cam Electric Toothbrush, which is currently discounted from £45 to £35 at Argos.