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toothbrushing tools for kids who hate brushing their teeth
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items for the kid who gags at mint, cries at bristles, or just can't handle the whole sensory situation of brushing. mild and flavor-free toothpastes, extra soft and three-sided brushes, and timers that make two minutes feel finite. brushing doesn't have t...
flavor free is the whole point here. for a kid who gags at mint or hates the fake fruit taste, a paste that doesn't taste like much of anything can be the thing that finally gets the brush in their mouth. worth trying before assuming they just hate b...
Jack N' Jill Natural Toothpaste, Flavor Free, 2 Pack
watermelon flavor, a nice middle ground for a kid who can't do mint but doesn't love bubblegum either. fluoride-free, which some families prefer for little ones who still swallow more than they spit. check with your dentist on fluoride for your kid, ...
hello Kids' Watermelon Fluoride-Free Toothpaste - 4.2oz
a familiar grocery store brand if you'd rather not order something obscure. strawberry instead of mint, no artificial dyes or flavors per tom's, and it's fluoride-free. the bigger 5.1oz tube lasts a while, which matters once you finally find the one ...
Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry Kids Fluoride-Free Toothpaste - 5.1oz
bristles on three sides means it cleans the front, top and back of the tooth at once, so you get more done in the few seconds they'll actually let you in there. shorter brushing sessions are a real win for a kid who can only handle a little at a time
Dr. Brown's Tooth Scrubber Triple Sided Toddler Toothbrush
soft bristles and a flamingo that stands up on its own, which honestly does a lot of the convincing for a toddler. letting them hold it, look at it and “brush the flamingo” first can take the edge off before it goes near their mouth
Dr. Brown's Toddler Toothbrush, Soft Bristles, Pink Flamingo
extra soft bristles for the kid who says brushing “hurts,” because for some of them it really does. and if bluey is their person, a familiar face on the handle is a surprisingly good bribe. two in a pack so there's a spare when one goes missing
Colgate Kids Bluey Manual Toothbrush Extra Soft - 2ct
electric is a gamble with sensory kids, some find the buzz unbearable and some suddenly love brushing because of it. if yours is a sensory seeker, this is the one worth trying. built-in timer so they're not guessing how long two minutes is, and a sma...
Philips Sonicare for Kids' Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush with Timer- Blue
the cheaper, battery-powered way to test whether your kid can handle an electric brush before spending more on a rechargeable one. if the vibration is a hard no, you're not out much. if it's a yes, it might be all you need anyway
Philips Sonicare One for Kids Battery Electric Toothbrush
a two minute timer made just for brushing that sits right by the sink. “how much longer” is half the battle for a kid who can't tell time yet, and something they can see counting down makes the end feel real instead of whenever mom says so
Learning Resources Toothbrush Timer
the no-batteries, no-beeping option. flip it, watch the sand fall, brushing's done when it's empty. totally silent, which matters for a kid who's already on edge in the bathroom, and three in a pack means one for each sink or one for a sibling
Teacher Created Resources 2 Minute Sand Timers, 3 Pack
string floss wrapped around your fingers in a kid's mouth is a lot for everyone involved. these floss picks have a little handle, so it's quicker and there's less of your hands in their face. fruit flavored instead of mint, and some kids like doing i...
DenTek Kids' Fun Flossers Floss Picks - Wild Fruit - 90ct
alcohol-free, so none of that burning sting that makes a sensitive kid swear off mouthwash forever. bubblegum-ish flavor instead of mint. this one's for the bigger kids who can reliably swish and spit, not the little ones, so check the age on the bot...
Listerine Total Care Kids Alcohol-Free Mouthwash, Bubble Blast
for the littlest ones, before brushing turns into a power struggle. super soft bristles and a chunky giraffe handle they can hold themselves, plus a fluoride-free training paste made for babies still learning to spit. getting them used to the feeling...
Dr. Brown's Infant-to-Toddler Training Toothbrush & Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Set
a staged set, a baby training brush and a toddler one plus fluoride-free paste, so the tools change as they grow instead of jumping straight to a regular brush. the chunky handles are easy for little hands to grab, which gives them some control over ...
Frida Baby Grow with Me Training Toothbrush Set
the one amazon pick on this board, since i couldn't find these at target or walmart. extra soft bristles made for delicate little teeth and gums, from 18 months up. worth trying if even the soft brushes seem to hurt, and three in a pack means spares ...
RADIUS Totz Extra Soft Kids Toothbrush, 3 Pack