Best Electric Toothbrushes for Kids in 2020

Oral hygiene is important not only for the appearance of a person, the health of the whole organism depends on the condition of the teeth. And it is very important to instill the habit of caring for the oral cavity from childhood. A correctly chosen children's electric toothbrush can help with this.

How to choose an electric brush for a child

There are not so many manufacturers producing such useful devices. The choice has to be made between brushes of the brands Braun ORAL-B, Phillips, FOREO, Hapica, Kolibree. These manufacturers are the best in the development of electric toothbrushes.

Therefore, the purchase should be made, focusing on the functionality of the brush, suitable specifically for the child. What to look for.

• Brush type

Electric brushes are available in standard, sonic and ultrasonic.

Standard brushes have a round head that rotates in different directions. The rotation speed can vary from 2 to 30 thousand movements per minute. Such devices provide gentle cleaning, suitable for children. They are more expensive than ultrasonic and sonic brushes, but inferior to them in cleaning quality.

Sonic brushes can even be identified by sensations, their vibration will be clearly audible to the human ear. The cleaning principle here consists in oscillatory movements, which are the result of sound waves generated by a special membrane and transmitted to the villi. The amplitude of oscillations is important here, with its help you can achieve a homogeneous mixture of paste, air and water, which will allow you to gently fight plaque even in uncomfortable places. Such brushes thoroughly massage the gums, gently and efficiently clean teeth, do not harm veneers, braces and fillings. However, in order not to damage the enamel, you need to work out the cleaning technique.

Ultrasonic brushes are a special type, with an apparent similarity in the principle of working with sound devices, it has an important difference - the frequency of pulsations is so high that plaque and complex contaminants are literally destroyed, and not just swept out of the interdental space. The main advantages of an ultrasonic brush are an excellent result with a minimum of effort and an economical consumption of toothpaste, the ability to defeat pigmentation. As for the disadvantages, this is the presence of contraindications in the form of various artificial structures in the mouth, certain diseases of the oral cavity.

• Cleaning mode

The next thing to pay attention to is the presence of certain special cleaning modes. Especially for children, the addictive function and the gentle cleaning mode are useful.

• Brush head shape and size

For children, the round head is considered the best, however, models with an oval shape also have their advantages. In any case, the size of the baby's brush head should not exceed 22 mm.

• Bristle stiffness and material of their manufacture

On electric brushes, fibers of medium hardness and soft are used, it is the latter that are suitable for children's devices. Most head variations have synthetic bristles, but there are also natural bristles, suitable for allergy sufferers, for example.

Separately, it is worth noting models with villi made of silicone, which gently affect children's teeth. An example of such a device is the FOREO children's brush, which we will discuss in our rating, among other popular models.

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The child's brush should have a handle of a suitable diameter that the child will comfortably hold in his hand. It is important to have rubberized inserts that do not allow the device to slip out of wet palms.

• Nozzles

Most brushes have removable heads, as the brush heads need to be changed periodically. The service life of the attachments can vary from 1 to 3 months. This, by the way, must be taken into account when planning the cost of an electric brush.

There are also models that do not require any replacement, these are brushes with silicone fibers.

• Additional functionality

This concerns the presence of such useful functions as a pressure sensor that allows you to control the degree of pressure, a timer that monitors the duration of cleaning, a backlight, an indicator for replacing nozzles.

• Power type

The brush can be battery or battery operated. The former are cheaper, but will require the cost of replacing batteries. The latter have a special charger in the kit, often in the form of a base, which is convenient to use, but requires an electrical outlet.

How to choose an electric brush for a child

By 2020, several children's electric toothbrushes have become the most popular, which are reflected in this ranking.

ISSA mikro toothbrush by FOREO

This toothbrush model is the only one in the rating that combines silicone bristles and soft sound impulses, which makes it suitable for brushing your baby's teeth from birth. And you can use it until the child reaches the age of five.

The stylish Swedish design comes in five vibrant colors.

In the process of using the brush, you can choose one of two modes. The first is Brush Mode, a gentle cleaning mode that does not injure the enamel of the teeth. The second is Massage Mode, designed for gentle massage of the gums.

Whichever mode is chosen, with this bright and pleasant to the touch device the baby will be happy to acquire the useful skill of brushing teeth.

The price of ISSA mikro from FOREO is 8499 rubles.

• Until the age of six months, when there are no teeth yet, ISSA mikro will effectively remove food debris, as well as reduce itching during teething;
• Gentle and effective cleaning thanks to SONIC PULSE technology (6000 pulses per minute);
• Ultra-soft medical grade silicone, from which the bristles are made;
• Fast drying and absence of pores in silicone - a guarantee of preventing active growth of bacteria between the bristles;
• Waterproof case;
• The brush has no attachments, which means that no additional costs are required to replace them.

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Video presentation of the brush:

Kolibree V1 Electric Toothbrush

A sonic toothbrush powered by a battery that is charged when placed on the storage rack. The brush has an elongated nozzle head, of which, by the way, there are two in the kit. The brush works in one standard mode, making 15,000 pulsations per minute.

Kolibree V1 can synchronize with a smartphone using Bluetooth, and with the help of a special application, it will turn out to awaken more interest in the child in brushing teeth.

Kolibree V1 cost - 10,990 rubles.

• Effective cleaning thanks to the large number of pulsations;
• The presence of a timer;
• There is a charge level indicator;
• Ergonomic design.

• The application on the smartphone is not Russified, and the characters and plots are confusing for many parents.

Brush video review:

Hapica Baby Electric Toothbrush

The sound model is suitable for children aged 1 to 6 years. The device is battery operated. The shape of the head is elongated, the bristles are distinguished by increased softness. The brush works in one standard mode, 7000 pulsations are made per minute.

The price of Hapica Baby is 1490 rubles.

• Does not require the use of toothpaste;
• Gently affects children's teeth;
• The presence of stickers in the kit;
• A battery is also included.

• One cleaning mode, no additional functions.

Electric Toothbrush Hapica Kids

This model differs from the previous one, for the most part, only in the level of softness of the bristles. Their rigidity does not allow children under 3 years old to use the device. The complete model has a battery and one elongated nozzle. The cleaning mode is one, standard.

The price of Hapica Kids is 1490 rubles.

• Effective without toothpaste;
• Gently affects children's teeth;
• The set includes a battery.

• One cleaning mode, no additional functions.

Video review of the Hapik brush:

Electric Toothbrush Oral-B Stages Power Wheelbarrow D12.513K

Electric brush of standard type with a round head. The device has only one mode of operation, capable of making 7600 directed movements in 60 seconds. The brush is powered by a rechargeable battery and charges when placed on the stand. Full charge time is 5 hours, after which the device can work for half an hour.

The cost of Oral-B Stages Power Cars D12.513K - from 1650 rubles.

• Rechargeable device;
• There is a timer;
• There is a bristle wear indicator.

• The standard type of brush is not the most effective in cleaning;
• Only one operating mode.

Oral-B Kids Brush Videos:

Electric toothbrush Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6322 / 04

The sonic brush is made in a bright design especially for children. Replaceable stickers will delight the kids, and an additional attachment in the box will save a little the family budget in the future.

The brush is equipped with a standard-type nozzle, elongated, teeth can be cleaned in two modes: standard and delicate.

There is a convenient timer and a useful function for getting used to the brush. The device can be synchronized with a smartphone via Bluetooth. The child will be able to store his brush on a special stand, and it will work from a battery.

The cost is 5 300 rubles.

Brush video review:

• Oval classic shape of the nozzle;
• There is an addictive function;
• There is a timer;
• Bright attractive design;
• The presence of an additional nozzle.

• Cannot be used as a baby's first brush.

Each brush featured in this rating has certain attractive aspects. If synchronization with a smartphone is a priority, then the choice will have to be made between Kolibree V1 and Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6322 / 04. Those wishing to purchase an inexpensive battery option should choose the Oral-B Stages Power Cars D12.513K. For those who do not want to give pasta to children, the Hapica brushes are suitable, and those who want an innovative and safe device should look at the ISSA mikro from FOREO with silicone bristles.