Our pick
Oral-B iO Kids Electric Toothbrush, Spider-Man
Ages 6 and up2-minute music timerGum pressure sensor28-day battery, per Oral-B
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Buyer question · Electric toothbrushes · Kids
What's a good electric toothbrush for kids?
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Short answer
For kids 6 and up, the Oral-B iO Kids Electric Toothbrush, Spider-Man. Oral-B designed it for children aged 6 and older, with gentle micro-vibrations, a 2-minute music timer and a gum pressure sensor that slows the brush if they press too hard. The American Dental Association says children should be assisted by or supervised by an adult while brushing.
At a glance
Best for
- Kids aged 6 and older, per Oral-B
- Getting kids to brush for the full 2 minutes
- Spider-Man fans
Skip it if
- Your child is under 6: Oral-B designed it for ages 6 and older
- You want a wide choice of characters: this page is the Spider-Man design
What we like
- Music timer plays for the 2 minutes
- Gum pressure sensor reduces speed if kids press too hard
- Three settings: super sensitive, sensitive and daily clean
- Works with the free Disney Magic Timer app
Good to know
- Oral-B rates it for ages 6 and up
- Oral-B lists one handle, one extra soft brush head and one charger in the box
- Takes Oral-B iO refill brush heads
- One touch button
Why it suits kids 6 and up
Made for kids 6 and older
Oral-B says: "The Oral B iO Kids Electric Toothbrush is designed for children aged 6 and older." It pairs gentle micro-vibrations with a round brush head and an extra soft head in the box.
Two minutes, with music
Oral-B says the music timer plays when kids brush for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes. The brush also works with the free Disney Magic Timer app.
Gentler when they press hard
Oral-B says the automatic gum pressure sensor reduces the speed to protect gums. There are three settings: super sensitive, sensitive and daily clean.
An adult still helps
The American Dental Association says: "Children should be assisted by or supervised by an adult and should be instructed to spit the excess toothpaste out after brushing." The ADA also says children may find a powered toothbrush easier to use.
How to use it
- Put a pea-sized drop of toothpaste on the brush head: the ADA's amount for children 3 and older.
- Press the one touch button to start, and let the music timer run for the 2 minutes.
- Stay with your child while they brush: the ADA says children should be assisted or supervised by an adult.
- Have them spit out the extra toothpaste afterwards, as the ADA advises.
The toothpaste amount, supervision and spitting steps are the ADA's guidance; the button and music timer are from Oral-B's product page.
Use it with
- Oral-B iO refill brush heads. Oral-B says the iO Kids handle is compatible with its iO refill brush heads.
Key details
- Ages
- 6 and older, per Oral-B
- Settings
- Super sensitive, sensitive, daily clean
- Timer
- 2-minute music timer
- Pressure sensor
- Automatic gum pressure sensor that reduces speed
- Battery
- 28-day battery life, per Oral-B
- App
- Free Disney Magic Timer app
- In the box
- 1 rechargeable handle, 1 charger, 1 extra soft brush head (Oral-B)
- Warranty
- 2 years from date of purchase
Facts are from Oral-B's US page for the iO Kids Electric Toothbrush Featuring Spiderman. The caution below is from Oral-B's general iO manual, not a kids-specific manual.
From the maker
Usage by children under age 3 is not recommended. ... Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children shall not play with the appliance. For tooth brushing only. Do not chew or bite on brush. Do not use as a toy or without adult supervision.
Questions buyers ask
What age is the Oral-B iO Kids for?
Oral-B says it is designed for children aged 6 and older.
Should my child brush on their own?
The ADA says children should be assisted by or supervised by an adult and should be instructed to spit the excess toothpaste out after brushing.
How much toothpaste should kids use?
The ADA says a pea-sized drop for children 3 and older, and a smear about the size of a grain of rice under 3.
How does it keep kids brushing for 2 minutes?
Oral-B says the music timer plays for the 2 minutes, and the brush works with the free Disney Magic Timer app.
How long does the battery last?
Oral-B lists a 28-day battery life.
Can I use other iO brush heads?
Oral-B says the iO Kids handle is compatible with Oral-B iO refill brush heads.
The bottom line
For a child aged 6 or older, the Oral-B iO Kids Spider-Man brush turns the 2 minutes into a song and slows down if they press too hard. Keep an adult nearby, as the ADA advises.
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Smoov Discovery wrote this page from Oral-B's own product information, plus the American Dental Association's guidance listed below. We did not test the product ourselves. Nothing here comes from Amazon.
Sources
- Oral-B: iO Kids Electric Toothbrush Featuring Spiderman
- Oral-B iO manual (general iO series), via ManualsLib
- American Dental Association: Toothbrushes
Photos: Oral-B (oralb.com).
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