The Quip Toothbrush for Kids Helps My Kid Build Healthy Brushing Habits That’ll Last a Lifetime
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There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.
On Trial: The Quip Kids’ Electric Toothbrush
Tester: Miles Mitchell (and Latifah Miles, his mom), a kid who would rather jump through rings of fire before committing to brushing his teeth for 2 whole minutes.
The Brief: Truth be told, my son hates to brush his teeth. It is the simplest, easiest task that takes just 2 minutes of his time, but if you could witness the full-on breakdown that comes with requesting him to polish those chompers, you’d think I asked him to eat a bowl of cold peas.
As most parents of big kids and toddlers would agree, sometimes it is easier to acquiesce rather than endure an hour of consistent whining and bargaining. But after going to the dentist and finding out that Miles had two tiny cavities that could have been prevented if he’d brushed properly and for more than 10 seconds, it was time to take control of his oral health at home.
There’s no shortage of electric toothbrushes on the market for both kids and adults. From the high-end options that make you feel like you’ve transformed into a dental hygienist for 2 minutes, to the more affordable options that make brushing easier, there is something out there for everyone’s needs. Miles had an electric toothbrush before, but it didn’t make a difference when it came to the health of his budding teeth or his reluctance to clean them.
The universe felt my pain (and probably smelled Miles’ morning breath) and presented me with endless Quip content. My podcast playlist was dominated by very convincing Quip toothbrush ads and I definitely had it on my radar to try for myself. Before I had a chance to get a Quip for myself, the brand introduced the Quip for kids, and it seemed like the right fit for my lackluster brusher.
Quip is a modern spin on the less accessible, pricier electric toothbrushes that we’re used to. The sleek design of the toothbrush makes it ridiculously easy to travel with, so you aren’t stuck with the crappy hotel or last-minute convenience store options. The automated pulsing guides you to where to brush and for how long, so you know you are cleaning every last tooth properly.
With the subscription option, users receive a new brush head and floss refill on a dentist-recommended schedule because we all know that most people aren’t swapping out their toothbrush as often as they should be. The brand says that their product is designed to get your teeth clean and to build good dental habits that will last a lifetime, which Miles definitely needed.
Initially, Miles was excited to try out his brand-new, sleek toothbrush. The starter set comes with a fresh brush head, a rubber grip toothbrush, a fruity toothpaste, and a toothbrush cap that can be stuck to the wall for daily storage.
Just like the adult version, the kids’ Quip guides the brusher during each session with 30-second pulses to indicate when to move on to the next section of teeth. This kind of threw Miles off. He didn’t understand why his toothbrush was pulsing and essentially ignored every nudge to move to a different side of his mouth. Totally understandable, as like most kids, he just dives into brushing with the intent of getting it over with as soon as possible. After explaining the pulsing and the sections of his mouth, he got used to it. The handle was easy for him to hold and the vibration was just enough for him to know that it was working, but not overpowering or painful on his delicate gums.
I expected the electric feature and pulsing to encourage Miles to want to brush his teeth and to banish the bedtime bargaining. That didn’t happen. Miles isn’t sprinting to the bathroom at night or in the morning to brush his teeth without me having to remind him to do so. There is still a lingering amount of but Mommy and whining going on. While the Quip didn’t turn my kid into a budding dentist or teeth-cleaning aficionado, it did something else that I didn’t even realize was the most important.
Although I still have to drag him to the bathroom to brush his teeth, I feel assured knowing that Miles is getting a quality brush every single time. With his manual brush, he rushed through the task, and I am almost certain he left a carpet of plaque behind. The Quip doesn’t get him excited to brush or make him want to extend that 2 minutes into 5 minutes — but it does get his teeth clean the way they should be, and is helping to ease him into good tooth-brushing habits.
Even if he isn’t jumping for joy, his teeth are getting a next-level clean whether he is putting his best brush forward or not. The guided pulsing and 2-minute timing alone is an improvement from whatever he called himself doing before. Honestly, I think his dentist is going to be so impressed.
Closing Argument: When Miles’ teeth weren’t brushed well, he used to say that his mouth felt soggy. Since starting with the Quip toothbrush, that sogginess has subsided and his teeth look cleaner overall. I know for sure that he is getting a quality brush, which puts my fear of elementary tooth decay and dentures to rest.
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