What characteristics should a child's toothbrush have?

The health of a child's teeth is, first of all, the duty of parents who must show increased attention to the hygiene of the oral cavity of their baby. First, parents should monitor the observance of preventive measures to remove the remnants of food by the baby.

And secondly, to ensure high-quality cleaning, which is achieved only by the right "tool" - a toothbrush that parents themselves acquire. And how to choose it?

What is the difference between a child's brush and an adult?

Parents noted some differences in children's toothbrushes from models for adults. The differences are in color and small size, some paid attention to price dispersion.

But this is not all the points that should be considered when choosing children's toothbrushes.

Also need to pay attention to the following:

1. Toothbrush for children from 1 year and older differs not only in the size of the handle, but also in the head of the itself. They may differ in form, but this is explained by the purpose for certain age categories. Toothbrushes for children under one year have rounded head shapes, more elongated - for the average age of the baby( 3-6 years).More details about the shape and size of the head will be told later.
2. Bristles of children's brushes are always soft, and for older children, manufacturers use medium hardness, which is not always welcome. Soft bristles reliably protect the baby's gums, which have not yet reached the "strength" that an adult has. The same can be said about tooth enamel.
3. The child brush handle is always thick, with a characteristic bulge in the middle - the toddler to hold such a handle is much easier. This is explained by the still undeveloped motor mechanics.

Naturally, toothbrushes for babies are more colorful: they often have a pet or animated character on the end of the handle, often brushes come with attractive cases - the kid should be interested in brushing his teeth, so the producers think about attracting children's attention.

The right choice - what is it?

Toothbrushes for children are chosen according to the rules:

1. The difference toothbrush head shapes has already been mentioned. Their difference is based on age. Therefore, the first rule of choice is the head size, the length of which should not be more than 2-3 teeth of the baby. This choice will allow the child to thoroughly brush his teeth.
2. Fiber bundles should be placed in 3-4 rows.
3. If you purchase a brush with a toy , first check its convenience .Be sure to tell the kid a fascinating story before brushing your teeth, otherwise it will not be used for the intended purpose.
4. For kids who start using the toothbrush on their own, the should be purchased with a model with colored bristles , which are positioned in such a way that they can correctly apply the paste and in the required quantities.
5. If the baby's teeth grow sparingly , the toothbrush is bought at intervals in bundles of bristles.

The choice of the first brush for the baby is an important stage of the

. The first toothbrushes should be selected with the utmost care, because the baby does not have all the teeth for the first and second year of life, so that open gums may be damaged if improperly chosen or used.

The most popular include:

1. The Nuby kit is a fairly long and thin bristle that, with a strong pressure, diverges to the sides, so that the teeth are not cleaned so qualitatively. But the advantage of the kit is the presence of the massage side, which can be used as a teethers.
2. Jordan - has a wide handle with a slot inside for easy cleaning by parents. The pen is also used as a teethers.
3. Silver Care is a comfortable handle, in the place of the bristles there is a special groove designed to squeeze out the right amount of toothpaste.
4. Oral-B stages 1 - is popular with parents due to a convenient handle and a flat head, which makes it possible to penetrate into the most difficult places.

What will suit children from 3 to 7 years old

R.O.C.S.Kids

Among all the attractive and high-quality toothbrushes for children from 3 to 7 years old, parents give out R.O.C.S.Kids.

This unique model, developed by dentists, has a soft bristle, which is absolutely safe for cleaning your teeth. The production of this model uses high-quality plastic PET, which prevents the dangerous accumulation of bacteria on the surface of the handle.

The very same handle is presented in the form of a magic wand, which is attractive for kids, and also convenient for self-use. The tip is "decorated" with one of the heroes of the Rocks team.

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Toothbrushes for children over 7 years old

Children of school age often experience a natural change of milk teeth permanent. Therefore, when choosing, it is better to consult with specialists - as the existing teeth are located, he can determine the appropriate model.

The most popular are the following:

1. Colgate - there are several series, which, depending on the age categories, differ in the characteristics and shape of the handle. For children older than 7 years, the toothbrush handles are flatter, and the bristles can be soft or medium hard, which is selected in accordance with the presence of teeth in the child.
2. LACALUT - more like adult toothbrushes except for the same wide handle for ease of use.

Electric brushes since childhood - is it worth it?

Children should use electric toothbrushes under the supervision of their parents, but if the whole procedure is perfected, such devices do not pose a danger to the baby.

The most popular children's electric toothbrushes are manufactured by Oral-B:

1. Stages Advance Power 900TX - recommended for children over 5 years. The model attracts buyers by equipping with musical accompaniment - while the kid is brushing his teeth, within 2 minutes two interesting melodies are played. The brush itself indicates the time to change the nozzle - the bristles become light.
2. Kids' Power Mickey D10 - has a music timer for 16 tunes, designed for children from 3 years. Mickey Mouse's image attracts children.
3. Stages Disney Power Toothbrush - great for children from 5 to 7 years. Attractive design - in the form of an animated cartoon character - captivates kids, because there is an additional musical accompaniment.

Take care of choosing a toothbrush for your baby carefully, because only this way you can keep the baby healthy and teach him how to brush your teeth. Psychologists say about the unity of parents with the child during hygienic procedures in the morning, so do not neglect these joyful moments.