That’s pretty much been my experience too—my youngest thought the Sonicare app was cool for like, a week. Now it’s just background noise. I do think cleaning those Oral-B Juniors is way less hassle though. Has anyone noticed if one holds up better over time?
We actually had the opposite experience with cleaning—my kid’s Sonicare seems to get less gunky than the Oral-B did. The rubber grip on the Oral-B was a magnet for toothpaste residue and it always felt sticky, even after rinsing. With the Sonicare, it’s mostly just a quick wipe-down and we’re good.
Durability-wise, though, I’ll give it to Oral-B. Ours survived a couple drops in the bathroom with barely a scratch, while the Sonicare got a small crack in the handle after one fall. Nothing major, but still... not ideal when kids are involved.
The app thing was a novelty here too. Once the excitement wore off, it was back to the usual “Can I be done yet?” routine. At this point, I care more about how easy it is to keep clean and whether it’ll last through a year of being knocked around. Both have their pros and cons, honestly.
That’s funny, I had the same issue with the Oral-B grip getting all gross—my youngest somehow manages to get toothpaste everywhere, so it was always sticky. I will say, our Sonicare hasn’t been dropped (yet), but now you’ve got me worried since my kids have a knack for launching things off the sink. The app was cute for about a week here too... now it’s just background noise while they race through brushing. At this point, I’m just grateful if they remember to rinse off the brush at all.
Sticky handles are the bane of every parent’s existence, honestly. I see it all the time—kids somehow manage to coat every inch of those grips in toothpaste gunk. Have you tried running the Oral-B handle under warm water and scrubbing gently with an old toothbrush? Sometimes that helps with the stickiness. As for dropping, Sonicare brushes aren’t exactly built like tanks... but to be fair, most electric brushes will take a hit or two before they give up. Maybe a non-slip mat near the sink could help? I’ve seen some parents swear by them for reducing “brush launches.”
I wouldn’t stress too much about the app—realistically, most kids get bored fast. The important thing is that they’re brushing, even if it’s a race. Are you finding one brush gets them brushing longer than the other, or is it pretty much the same chaos either way?
I wouldn’t stress too much about the app—realistically, most kids get bored fast. The important thing is that they’re brushing, even if it’s a race.
Totally agree with this. I tried to get my daughter into the brushing app too, but she lost interest after a week. The main thing is just getting them to brush at all, honestly. Between sticky handles and brushes flying off the counter, it’s a win if they just finish without a meltdown.
For us, the Oral-B was a little easier to clean, but both get gross pretty quick. I’d second the non-slip mat idea—cheap fix and saves you from having to replace a broken brush. As for which one keeps them brushing longer, honestly, it’s chaos either way here. I wouldn’t overthink it. If you can get a decent deal on refills, that might be the deciding factor. Sometimes the little details matter more than the fancy features.
