Philips Sonicare For Kids Bluetooth Connected Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush, HX6321/02

This was the perfect toothbrush for my little one who is just getting her first adult teeth. It appeals to those tech savy kids and gives them that extra nudge to not only keep brushing but brush well. There is an app that compliments the toothbrush. The toothbrush has Bluetooth and the Bluetooth connection allows the app to communicate with it while your child is brushing. While the app is open your child is prompted to brush to make its new pet friend happy and earn rewards and treats for it. When your child begins to brush, a diagram of the mouth appears on the screen. The mouth is divided into four areas and each time your child finishes with the allotted time for that area the toothbrush beeps. This will help them get used to how much time they are supposed to be spending brushing and the proper technique to brush. The app is so sophisticated that it detects if your child just stops brushing before the time has expired; it will ask if they want to stop brushing and encourage them to continue because brushing will make their pet happy. All in all, it's a great new spin to brushing. On top of that, the toothbrush is easy to customize with a removable face plate and many different skins. My child loved picking out hers. My only disclaimer, please make sure that the iPod is safely propped up by the sink or away from the sink. Kids will be kids.

Many members of my family have enjoyed Sonicare toothbrushes, and I’ve wanted my younger son to have one for some time. The trouble is, he struggles with hypersensitivity to touch, also known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). In severe cases, those with SPD can’t even stand in a strong breeze without feeling uncomfortable. My son’s condition isn’t that severe, but he does feel things stronger than the rest of us. He’s the most ticklish kid I know, and if his socks aren’t on just right, he can’t wear them. I was thrilled to see that the new Sonicare for Kids has options that work well for him. It has its usual learning period, where the user is given about a week to get used to the power of the brush on their teeth and gums. In addition to that, it also has a high and low setting available, so that he can keep it on a lower power for the long term. As he’s a bit older at age 10, he wasn’t interested in the stickers that came with the brush, but the iPhone app option is pretty fun. This makes a great choice for young, first-time users of Sonicare products, and I’m very happy we have this tool for our child.