Kini V, Yadav S, Rijhwani JA, Phad SG, Farooqui A, Joshi AA. Comparison of plaque removal and wear between charcoal infused bristle and nylon bristle toothbrushes: A randomized clinical crossover study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2019;20(3):377-384. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2525 Age suitability: 0 years+ | Power: Not powered | Firmness: Soft | Size: N/A | Material: BPA and PVC Free What we love

We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family. Recommendations from real parentsDespite being disposable, the overall quality of this toothbrush meets our standards. During testing, we observed that its vibration successfully cleaned teeth and was surprisingly quiet for an electric toothbrush. We also found that it’s easy for toddlers to hold and they get excited to use it due to the fun character design. The Solimo bristles are soft and gentle, but because of the power, the brush could be great for kids ages 4 and up. It does come with two AAA batteries, but it does not have a case or holder to store the toothbrush. If you opt for a disposable baby toothbrush, you’ll notice that many are plastic and others are made from more eco-conscious materials. Bamboo and corn starch ones are biodegradable, for example, while some variants are organic or vegan-friendly. What toothbrush is best for babies? Wipes: Another great option for before baby is ready for a traditional toothbrush, these small gauze-like pads are often saturated in ingredients like xylitol to help prevent tooth decay. Parents can simply wipe baby’s gums with these after each feeding.•

Size: Consider both handle and brush size. You may want to go for one that will be easy for baby to hold and manipulate, especially if you plan on using it as a teether, too. And, you’ll want to make sure the model is designed for the age of your child — you don’t want a brush that’s too large or small for her mouth. The Papablic Baby Electric Toothbrush is incredibly easy to use. In fact, we gave it to a 2-year-old to test, and he was able to turn it on right away. We like that the base is smaller and more lightweight, making it ideal for little hands to grip and grab. But what the kids in our test liked most was that the entire head glows and functions as a timer: It turns off after two minutes so kids know when they’ve brushed for the recommended time. The downside to the fun light is that it was a little distracting for the younger set—the toddlers wanted to play with the light instead of brushing. In terms of functionality, we found that this toothbrush handle is comfortable to hold, and the brush head size is appropriate for a little kid’s mouth. It also comes with a smaller brush head for younger kids. One issue we encountered is that the brush head can get dislodged if your child bites down on the brush, as kids often do. The biting also resulted in prematurely frayed bristles.A KIDS TOOTHBRUSH - just like mummy & daddy’s! Our soft bristles toothbrush are small, light and easy to use. The gently vibrating child’s toothbrush head is gentle on new milk teeth and teething gums. The suction base allows you to store the baby toothbrush anywhere in the bathroom. Small baby toothbrush head makes it easier to clean around their mouth. Transitioning your child to an electric toothbrush can be a chore, but this Oral-B will make the process so simple even a kid could do it—and love every minute of it. Setting it up is a breeze: After opening the box, we simply popped the brush head onto the base and were ready to go. We also like that it comes with its own charging station, has a strong, grippy handle that is easy to hold, and only one button to turn the toothbrush on or off. MAKE TOOTHBRUSHING FUN! With a two minute timer and pulse every 30 seconds, your child can have fun whilst they learn to use their kids electric toothbrush. The LED light allows you to see their milk teeth. Your little one will love that their brush lights up. When it comes to electric toothbrushes, there are two battery types: disposable and rechargeable. Several of the toothbrushes on our list contain disposable batteries, including the Colgate Kids Battery Powered Toothbrush, hum Kids Smart Battery Powered Toothbrush, Papablic Baby Electric Toothbrush, and the Arm & Hammer Kids Spinbrush Electric Toothbrush, to name a few. While these electric toothbrushes are easy to travel with, you’ll have to remember to replace the batteries regularly. Alternatively, you could sign up for a quip Kids Electric Toothbrush subscription, which includes a new battery with every brush head refill.