According to dental professionals, parents should start brushing their child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth appears, which usually occurs when they’re around six months of age. But persuading your wee ones to clean their pearly whites regularly isn’t for the faint of heart.
Luckily for parents, dental specialists at brush-baby have developed the Toby Tiger Electric Toothbrush, which is currently available in Boots’ baby section. The tiger-themed toothbrush is part of the brand’s WildOnes range, featuring eight unique animal designs.
Suitable for children from their first tooth until the age of 10, the WildOnes brush is now on sale at Boots for £27.19, down 20 per cent from its £33.99 RRP. That discounted price makes it a great alternative to other popular kids’ toothbrushes like the Oral B Pro Disney Kids Electric Toothbrush.
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The sonic toothbrush offers two-speed settings and a battery life that lasts up to a month based on twice-daily, two-minute brushing sessions, reports the Mirror.
It is designed specifically for developing teeth and features patented flossing bristles aimed at tackling plaque. The children’s electric toothbrush also comes equipped with a two-minute timer, a 30-second pulse reminder, and colour-changing lights to make brushing their teeth an exciting part of a toddler’s daily routine.
Its waterproof build makes it a trusty companion for splashing about in the bath, and each toothbrush kit includes a universal USB charger as well as exchangeable brush heads.
There are even additional styles to pick from, including Penguin, Panda, Hippo and Koala designs. For Boots customers, every purchase comes bundled with a 50ML squeeze of children’s Applemint Toothpaste, ideally formulated for wee ones aged three and older.
Parents are rushing to review this game-changing toothbrush that’s convincing their kids that oral hygiene can be fun. A beaming top-rated review on Boots’ site said: “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 delighted shopper added: “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 2 and is obsessed with his new toothbrush now.”
Another happy customer said: “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.”
However, an Amazon customer expressed some concerns about the product. They said: “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.”
The Toby Tiger WildOnes Electric Toothbrush is available from Boots for £27.19. If that’s not your style, Amazon has the Oral B Pro Disney Kids Electric Toothbrush on offer for £25, featuring either Lion King or Frozen characters to inspire little ones.
For an alternative that’s equally engaging, check out the Ordo Squishmallows Kids Patty Electric Toothbrush from Argos for £45.