The best electric toothbrushes for kids

The Denti brush with a penguin-shaped body from the Polish brand Neno is designed for brushing the teeth of the smallest children - aged from 3 months to 3 years.

The model is available in two colors: white and green for boys and white with pink inserts for girls. The brush operates on the basis of sonic cleaning technology with an oscillation frequency of up to 17 thousand/min. It comes with a set of replaceable attachments : a standard round one, for cleaning the tongue, for massaging the gums and cleaning the interdental spaces. The massage head is intended for children aged 3 months and over, whose teeth have not yet grown.

Neno Denti is equipped with LED lighting to ensure visibility of the child's oral cavity. The light will also interest the baby and turn brushing teeth from a routine procedure into an exciting activity. The model is assembled in a durable case with moisture protection according to the IPX7 standard. The brush is absolutely safe for use in the bathroom, where there is often a high level of humidity.

One AAA battery is responsible for power supply of the motor in the "gut" of the toothbrush. One battery is enough for the device for about 600 minutes of autonomous operation. With regular brushing of teeth for 2 minutes twice a day, the battery will need to be changed approximately once every three months. By the way, the model also has an automatic two-minute timer, allowing you to maintain the required duration of the toothbrushing procedure. And for convenient "parking" of the brush, a built-in suction cup is provided in the lower part of the body.

When it comes to brushing teeth, Oral-B products are among the most recognizable worldwide. With an eye on young users aged 3 and up, the brand has released the Vitality Kids D100.413.2K electric toothbrush.

The model is presented on store shelves in different versions with stickers of characters from your favorite Disney cartoons. Here you have Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Lightning McQueen from Cars, characters from Toy Story, etc. The above-mentioned characters come to life in the Disney Magic Timer smartphone app - while you brush your teeth, hidden pictures gradually open on the screen of your mobile gadget. The longer the procedure lasts, the clearer the images become.

The brush itself has an automatic two-minute timer function with 30-second intervals for timely transition to other areas of the oral cavity. In operation, the model relies on the proprietary 2D cleaning technology, implemented by the reciprocating and rotating movements of the round head of the replaceable Stages Kids nozzle. The soft and elastic bristles of the nozzle penetrate into hard-to-reach places between the teeth, effectively sweeping out the smallest food particles.

By learning how to brush your teeth in a playful way, your child gets used to the daily oral hygiene routine. The toothbrush is powered by an onboard battery. The maximum operating time of the brush on one battery charge is 32 minutes. The device is charged on a miniature stand. We also note that some stores may equip the same model of toothbrush with different attachments - it is advisable to clarify this point in advance directly with the seller of the product.

Oclean Kids is a quality toothbrush for children aged 6 to 12 years in pastel pink or soft blue. The model is produced under the supervision of the parent company Xiaomi.

The brush with an oval head creates up to 80 thousand sound vibrations per minute. These micro movements help to effectively clean the child's teeth and gums from bacteria, food debris and plaque. The antibacterial bristles of the nozzle made by DuPont are gentle on the teeth. And for additional protection of the enamel from damage, the model is equipped with a pressure sensor, which stops the vibrations of the nozzle when pressing hard on the teeth.

The toothbrush has only one control button on the handle body. When pressed, it automatically starts a two-minute tooth brushing timer with 30-second intervals, which signal the need to move to another area of the oral cavity. During operation, the brush produces noise at a level of up to 37 dB, which is approximately equal to the volume of human speech.

The battery charge inside the toothbrush body lasts for about 30 days. It charges on the included mini-base in just 3 hours. It is also possible to charge the device from a USB port. Another argument in favor of the model is the IPX7 moisture protection of the body. Xiaomi Oclean Kids will be a reliable purchase for children of primary school age, which will help keep the child's smile white and healthy.

The electric toothbrush offered by the reputable Dutch company Philips comes with 8 replaceable pads on the body. Thus, you can periodically change the appearance of the model so that the child retains interest in the useful device. In addition, there is a set of stickers for application over the replaceable panels.

The sonic toothbrush supports two main operating modes. Intensive cleaning is suitable for children from 7 years old and independent use of the device. Here, the duration of the session is 2 minutes, and the frequency of cleaning vibrations reaches a maximum of 62 thousand movements per minute. In the gentle mode, the speed of operation is lower, and the duration is initially a minute. But this time gradually increases to the recommended two.

Additionally, the Easy-start function is offered. It will provide a systematic increase in the oscillation frequency during the first 14 procedures. The function is active by default, but can be disabled or activated manually. A traditional timer with notifications about changing cleaning zones and playing a melody after 2 minutes of operation is also implemented.

Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6322/04 comes with a pair of oval nozzles of different sizes with protective caps. The standard one is designed for schoolchildren from 7 years old, and the compact one is for young users 3-7 years old, which makes this set a suitable choice for families with two children or one child of transitional age. Replacement recommendations are standard: every 3 months.

The built-in Bluetooth module connects the brush to a proprietary app, which offers an interactive learning process and collects statistics on the use of the brush.

The model works in tandem with a lithium-ion battery. With standard two-time use, it will last at least 2 weeks without recharging. And the charging indicator will promptly warn you about the need to place the device on the complete docking station.

The disadvantages of Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6322/04 include the high price, but considering the package and supported functions, it is quite justified, especially for families with a preschooler and schoolchild.

The electric toothbrush of the Foreo brand can be attributed to solutions of the senior price segment. Its body is made of hygienic medical silicone. Thanks to this, the model is easy to clean and effectively resists bacteria and other pathogens.

Medical silicone and safe polymers are used to make the oval Foreo ISSA Kids nozzle. Its design is intended to improve hygiene: for example, there are concentric ridges at the back for effective cleaning of the tongue and cheeks. Plus, if other models recommend replacing nozzles every 3 months, here it is once every six months.

The brush supports a combination of pulsating and sonic technologies, performing 9 thousand vibrations per minute. This is quite enough for gentle and effective cleaning of children from 5 to 12 years old. For those who are younger, the ISSA Mikro is recommended.

To further motivate young users, the usual automatic timer is supplemented by a smiley indicator. If you work as expected for 2 minutes, a cheerful smile lights up; if you skip cleaning or finish early, you will see a sad face.

The advantages of the model include a capacious battery (420 mAh), a full charge of which is enough for 530 minutes of work, that is, about 265 days. And for power supply, a USB cable is offered, with which you can replenish the capacity even "on the go" (using a power bank).

The downside of the brush is the high price. Otherwise, Foreo ISSA Kids is a good children's model, which does not often require replacement of nozzles and even less often - the charging process.