Has anyone else compared the Sonicare for Kids and the Oral-B Junior electric toothbrushes? My 7-year-old is just not that into brushing, so I’m hoping a “cool” toothbrush will help. We tried the manual route, but, you know, it’s a struggle every night.
I like how the Sonicare has that app with games and a timer (I mean, if it makes her brush longer, I’m sold), but the Oral-B one looks more like a grown-up brush—maybe more motivating? Price-wise they’re pretty close, but I’m not sure which actually gets kids to brush better or is less annoying to clean.
Any parents out there have a kid who actually sticks with either one? Curious if the apps/games are worth it or if it’s just another thing to ignore after a week. Which one worked for your family—or did neither really make a difference?
- We tried the Sonicare for Kids for my 6-year-old. The app was fun at first, but honestly, she lost interest in the games after about a week.
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That was actually true for us. My daughter liked feeling “grown up” with the Oral-B, and it’s a bit easier to clean too.“Oral-B one looks more like a grown-up brush—maybe more motivating?”
- Both brushes work fine, but for us, the “cool” factor wore off fast. The grown-up look stuck around longer than the app did.
- If you’re hoping the app will keep her brushing longer, just be ready for it to be a short-term motivator.
I totally relate to worrying about whether these brushes will actually help kids stick to good habits long-term. My daughter was super into the Sonicare app for about five days, and then it sort of became a struggle again... I kept thinking maybe something with a more “grown-up” vibe would last longer, but honestly, nothing seems to be a magic fix. It’s kind of reassuring to hear it’s not just us. I guess it’s normal for the novelty to wear off, and maybe that’s okay? At least both brushes do the job, even if the excitement fades.
I’ve been through a bunch of those brushes with my nephew. First, he was obsessed with the lights and music, then after a week he just wanted to use “grown-up” toothpaste and rush through it. What’s worked best: I brush at the same time as him, just to keep things consistent. The gadgets help for a bit, but yeah, the real habit seems to come from routine more than any one brush.
Routine really does seem to be the magic ingredient, doesn’t it? I’ve seen a lot of families get super excited about the apps and lights at first, but honestly, most kids lose interest after a little while. The Sonicare app is fun, but if your kiddo isn’t into brushing to begin with, it might just be another screen to ignore. The Oral-B Junior is easier to clean in my experience—fewer nooks and crannies for toothpaste gunk. At the end of the day, brushing together or making it part of a set routine seems to matter more than which brush you pick.
