Teach them good habits early with these genius toddler toothbrushes
With all that comes with toddlers, it’s easy to want to skip the toothbrushing thing. We’re not judging. Toddlers will easily have you up and down and all around, all day long. The idea of trying to wrangle them and somehow manage to get a toothbrush to function effectively at the same time sounds a lot like trying to hang onto a bag of dolphins that drink Red Bull. Thankfully, there are toddler toothbrushes out there that make it all much easier.
Toddler toothbrushes are made specifically for their tiny teeth. Not only that, but they’re designed to be comfortable and fun, so they’ll quickly pick up toothbrushing as a regular part of their bedtime routine. And with options in kid-friendly colors, toddler-mouth-shaped brushes, and some of their favorite animals and characters. Here are some of our favorites. And don’t worry—we promise you’ll be glad you started them early.
Dr. Brown's Infant-to-Toddler Toothbrush Set
We're loving the cute giraffe shape of this toothbrush designed for little ones up to 3 years. It's really soft on delicate teeth and gums, plus it's easy to grip. Safe-to-swallow toothpaste in a kid-friendly strawberry flavor is included, too. Dr. Brown's Infant-to-Toddler Toothbrush Set ($8.99)—Buy Here!
Fridababy Grow-with-Me Training Toothbrush Set
The Fridababy set comes with two brushes—one for little ones 6 months and up and one for toddlers 18 months+. Both are perfect for different stages. The toddler brush even has even has triple-angle bristles to clean all sides of their pearly whites at once. Fridababy Grow-with-Me Training Toothbrush Set ($12.99)—Buy Here!
AutoBrush Manual Kids Bundle
This manual toothbrush takes just 30 seconds and packs up to 58,000 bristles, brushing with the power of 20 toothbrushes in 1. Toddler toothbrushes aren't always the same shape as brushes for older kiddos. The U-shape makes brushing fun and comfortable. You also get your choice of toothpaste in this bundle (you can even subscribe and get refills every 60 days). AutoBrush Manual Kids Bundle ($39.00)—Buy Here!
Flower Training Toothbrush
For the more aesthetic toddler, this sweet training toothbrush comes in a sage green and a blush pink and includes a flower to help new brushers grip. Flower Training Toothbrush ($13.00)—Buy Here!
Dinosaur U-Shaped Electric Toothbrush
Whether you're using the U-shaped head or the round attachments as they get older, this is a super fun electric option for your little ones. Dinosaur U-Shaped Electric Toothbrush ($26.99)—Buy Here!
Teether Toddler Toothbrush
They already know how to use a teether, so combining one with their first toothbrush makes the transition easier. Teether Toddler Toothbrush ($6.99)—Buy Here!
Firefly Light Up Toothbrush
The 1 minute soft-glow light lets your kids know how long to brush, plus has an easy-grip handle in their favorite shark friend shape. Firefly Light Up Toothbrush ($8.86)—Buy Here!
Totz Plus Toothbrush
This is one of the toddler toothbrushes that's an excellent option for when your kids are starting to learn how to brush their teeth unassisted (but not unsupervised yet). Totz Plus Toothbrush ($4.70)—Buy Here!
All the products listed are independently & personally selected by our shopping editors.
If you buy something from the links in this article, we may earn affiliate commission or compensation. Prices and availability reflect the time of publication.
All images courtesy of retailers.
