Timers totally saved us—my youngest used to just chew on the brush and call it a day. We switched to electric brushes with built-in timers, and it’s actually made a difference. Still gotta remind them, but hey, progress is progress, right?
Timers are such a game-changer, right? My oldest was the same—she’d just kinda gnaw on the brush and say she was “done.” The built-in timer on her electric brush made a surprising difference. I still have to peek in sometimes to make sure she’s not just zoning out, but at least she’s brushing longer. Manual brushes felt like a constant battle for us. Progress really does feel good, even if it’s slow.
I get the love for electric brushes, especially with timers—definitely helps with the “done in 10 seconds” problem. But honestly, my youngest just gets distracted by the noise and lights and ends up waving it around more than actually brushing. Sometimes old-school manual, with me right there, works better for us. Guess it depends on the kid.
We tried electric for both my kids, but one of them just kept playing with the vibrations and barely brushed. I’m curious—has anyone found a quieter electric brush that’s less distracting? Or is it just a matter of age and attention span?
We tried electric for both my kids, but one of them just kept playing with the vibrations and barely brushed.
That totally sounds like my nephew—he was way more interested in the buzzing than actually cleaning his teeth. We tried a couple of different electric brushes, but honestly, even the “quiet” ones seemed loud to him. I think the novelty just made it harder for him to focus, no matter how subtle the vibrations were.
I know some folks swear by electric for kids, but we actually went back to manual brushes for now. It’s less exciting, sure, but at least he doesn’t get distracted by all the moving parts. I kind of think it really does come down to age and attention span, like you said. Once he’s a bit older, maybe he’ll be ready to try electric again without all the goofing around.
For now, we just make brushing into a little routine with music or a timer. Not perfect, but at least he’s brushing and not just giggling at the brush...
