25.3.2016

My Husband and I both have a Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush each but I must admit that I didn't know that they did children's versions until being offered this toothbrush to test and review. Up until now we have bought both of our little ones just a standard non-electric toothbrush each although in the last few weeks we did purchase a cheap battery powered Spiderman one for my son as he spotted it when shopping in the supermarket. Suffice to say his new Sonicare 'big boys' toothbruth has been met with a lot of enthusiasm and he has actually been pestering me to get his new toothbrush out so he can brush his teeth at various intervals in the day rather than just in the morning and at night and so even just based on this enthusiasm,the toothbrush is a winner for us.Philips Sonicare for Kids App & Stickers:-One of the other bits that has had my son excited (and I suspect the reason Philips thought of them to encourage younger children to brush) is the included stickers so that your child can personalise their toothbrush and the Philips Sonicare for Kids app (the app is 100mb to download and so best to make sure you have available space on your tablet or phone beforehand). The app is brilliant and I am really impressed with it and wish I had known about it earlier as you don't have to have a Sonicare to use it and can use it with just a standard toothbrush or non-Sonicare electric toothbrush if you want and I think this is really good of Philips rather than limiting it to use with their Sonicare only. There is a small catch though and that is that if you aren't using it with a Kids Sonicare brush then some of the achievements are locked and basically you only get to use the calendar and brushing guides with a non Sonicare brush and don't get all the achievements and Sparkly upgrades but it is still a great brushing incentive for younger children I think. My husband has downloaded the app to his own phone (you can also create a separate kids account on the same phone/tablet) and now both my son and daughter can use the app when we/they are brushing their teeth as whilst I will definitely be purchasing a kids Sonicare for my daughter when she is older, she is under the recommended age of 3 for the toothbrush at the moment. You will need bluetooth enabled on your phone/tablet as the app connects to the actual toothbrush and we have had a couple of issues with the connection until I realised I had not made my bluetooth visible on my phone!The app asks you for your childs name and then they get to crack open an egg by tapping the screen and then adopt a little fluffy creature (picture on the toothbrush box) called a Sparkly and then name them too (my son has called his Shiny like his shiny clean teeth after he brushes) which I thought was a really sweet idea. The app connects and times your child brushing their teeth and whilst they are brushing it shows a picture of their Sparkly having their teeth brushed and all of the nasties in the Sparkly's teeth being brushed away (really quite cool even I have to admit) along with a circular timer sectioned into quadrants for each area of your childs teeth that also shows the time counting down by it being coloured in. The Sparkly gives little on screen presents to your child as a reward for brushing their teeth in the form of little parcels that your child taps on the screen to open and it gives these at intervals when your child brushes their teeth. There is a main screen with a calendar section showing if your child has brushed their teeth in the morning and at night and the days/weeks they have done this for, an achievements section showing the achievements they have earned such as "New Kid on the brush" for brushing their teeth once and "Rise and shine!" for brushing them 5 times in the morning and a Sparkly achievements section showing the extras they have earned with their Sparkly such as "Adoption Day!" for the first time on the app and "Ocean Upgrade!" for when they have brushed for 30 days and earn an Ocean Den upgrade for their Sparkly. There is also a minute counter for how many minutes total your child has brushed their teeth and a best brushing streak counter for how many days. Your child can also feed their Sparkly their treats that they earn when brushing their teeth and it advises facts about the treats such as watermelon and doughnuts and they can change the Sparkly's outfit, hair colour and backgrounds. Finally there is also a menu section with a parent dashboard, kid profiles section, settings and support options. A fantastic idea and both of my children love the app.Philips Sonicare for Kids Toothbrush:-The toothbrush is very similar to an adult toothbrush in design but comes with two different sized toothbrush heads which we are using the smaller toothbrush head with our son. The toothbrush is in blue and white and comes with a stick on front panel for your child to customize with the sticker of their choice. The power button is soft and easy to push and there is also two modes with an extra gentle mode for when your child is just starting to learn to brush with the toothbrush set at one minutes brushing time and a gentle mode for normal brushing increased to two minutes. There is instructions in the instruction book that show you how to swap between and set modes as needed which we will definitely be using to keep our son on the extra gentle mode for a bit longer with his young age. The toothbrush also has nobble grippers on the back of it to help your child grip the brush and it feels a nice light weight too which my son has no problem holding and using.Inside the box you'll find:-1 x Philips Sonicare for Kids Toothbrush1 x Longer necked and larger brush brush-head piece with hygeine cap1 x Shorter necked and smaller brush brush-head piece with hygeine cap1 x Instruction Book1 x 2 Year Guarantee1 x Registration Leaflet1 x Quick Start and App Guide1 x Charger Base with Lead and Two Pin Plug (Normal for healthcare items and so you will need a 3 pin adapter plug)2 x Sheets of Stickers with 14 various sized Sparkly's on each8 x Personalisation Stickers for the toothbrush with different designs on eachI am really impressed with the toothbrush and it having the two different gentle brushing modes which means it has clearly been designed for use by children rather than just an adult toothbrush being re-named for children. I love the app idea which makes brushing a lot more fun than without it and as my two children are young, this has really been a big positive and they both love the Sparkly's. As I said earlier, I didn't know before now that Philips did a Sonicare for children and I will definitely be looking to purchase one for my daughter when she is older as my son absolutely loves his big boy toothbrush and there is no fighting over doing teeth now as it's fun. Great toothbrush and a brilliant app.

3.4.2016

The toothbrush comes in a very similar box to the adult version, it isn't over-packaged and is fully recyclable. The box contains the toothbrush body which is white and light blue; two brush heads (one small and one medium) ; a charger that has a 2 pin socket;. A piece of card containing 28 very cute stickers of varying sizes to stick onto the back of the toothbrush also a card with 8 different full size stickers that cover the front of the toothbrush and a multi-language instruction booklet.The toothbrush is fully charged and can be used straight out of the box. The heads are protected with a plastic cap and are a bitt stiff to push onto the handle but that means they are also difficult topull off and won't slip off accidentally so you have no worries about your child using the toothbrush by him/herself. The small head is just the right size for my three year old grandson but the handle is a bit large for him to use comfortably; it is basically the same size as my adult version of the Sonicare so he does need a bit of help using the toothbrush.The stickers are a big help in encouraging the child to personalise and use the toothbrush, there are stickers suitable for both boys and girls and they have cut-outs for the buttons so you simply position and press them into place. There are two settings for the brushing sequence; one is for a gentle setting that lasts one minute and the other setting is slightly stronger for older children that lasts for 2 minutes. A tune plays to indicate the end of each quadrant ending with a congratulatory tinkle when the brushing cycle has finished. The toothbrush automatically stops. The lights go off after about 20 seconds.The toothbrush has an easy start feature which gradually increases the power over the first 14 brushings to help your child get used to the brushing technique. You have to activate this feature by placing the toothbrush onto the charger and pressing the on/off button for 2 seconds until you hear 2 beeps.When the toothbrush needs recharging, it beeps three times and the battery charge indicator flashes rapidly for 1 minute after the brushing cycle, you simply place it onto the charging unit and plug it in. It will stop flashing when the toothbrush is fully charged.(It takes 24 hours to fully charge the battery but it lasts a couple of weeks)My four year old grandson loves this toothbrush, he thinks he is very grown up because he can use his own electric toothbrush and clean his teeth with his daddy in the mornings. He loves the stickers and keeps changing them so I'm not sure how much longer they will last but it has encouraged him to use the toothbrush twice a day, unfortunately I don't have Bluetooth capabilities on my phone so I can't download the app to encourage him further but I've read some very good reviews about the app and might even upgrade my phone to be able to use them.The only concern I have with this toothbrush is that the front of the box says 'For Kids Age 3+' but the instruction booklets says from Age 8 years. so I'm not sure if I should allow my four year old grandson to use the toothbrush by himself.

23.3.2016

My just 3 year old has disliked her electric oral b since the rotating motion was a little enthusiastic for her tiny mouth, I thought the sonicare was worth a try due to the vibrations method and so far she has had no complaints of ouch or refusals to brush her teeth which is brilliant.Coupled with the app which she cries when I turn off, she is very keen on teeth brushing now!The sonicare for children is still pretty big compared to the average young children's manual but at 3 I'm still helping my little one to brush. There are some adaptations from the adult version with an extra gentle function and a removable plate to put removable colourful stickers on.My daughter chose the purple clouds one and we use the smaller head.The heads come with a protective cap and the toothbrush can be stabilised horizontally to apply toothpaste squeezing with two hands as little ones often need to do. Additional accessories include another sized head and cap plus a charger and charging stand.You can programme the brush to run for 1 or 2 minutes on gentle or extra gentle or a programme to gradually build up from 1 minute extra gentle to 2 minutes gentle over a period of a couple of weeks. We will probably stick to 1 minute at extra gentle for a while to help our daughter accustom and get used to this brush plus her age meaning she should need s gentler vibration.I admit it is too big for my petite for her age 3 year old to hold and use alone, and I do need to help her, but then that's part of parenting at that age, the extra gentle function is excellent for preschoolers as it is just enough to be effective but not hurt sensitive gums, when they get older they can graduate to the gentle function.Overall this is an excellent electric brush that has thought about adapting for children rather than simply making an adult body in bright colours and allows for prolonged use by changing out stickers and designs over time. I will be looking to purchase this or its potential upgrade for my second daughter when she hits 3.A bit about the app:The app connects to the toothbrush via Bluetooth and each child can have a separate profile accessible by parents with charts and rewards for continued habits, on starting they get given a baby 'sparkly' whose teeth get dirty over time and you are encouraged to brush their teeth whilst brushing 'your own'. Playing the program synced with your sonicare will buzz at the appropriate times to move to a different part of the mouth and gives the aim of brushing the germs away which are anthropomorphised with faces. Each brushing gets a reward for the sparkly to eat, get dressed up in or change their colour.You can access if using a manual, but the buzzing encouraging to move helps anchor such behaviour in children to make it natural.

16.4.2016

I am really impressed with this Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush for kids which is an imaginative and fun way of keeping your child's teeth and gums clean and healthy. This brush is suitable for children aged 3 and over (this is the age on the box, the age inside the manual is 8 and over)Included in the package is:Rechargeable toothbrush handleTwo brush heads (standard and compact)Charger base8 handle sticker sheets2 bonus sticker sheetsManualThis electric toothbrush has two brushing modes (high and low) as well a timer and ten sticker sheets so that your child can customise the handle to his or hers taste.It is a good looking device, the toothbrush is slim, light and feels well balanced in the hand.

15.4.2016

When you open this toothbrush you get a separate panel that sticks onto the large part of the front of the device. This worried me at first but it sticks on really well and days later you would never know it was separate. On top of this panel you apply one of the many and very attractive, high quality stickers that come in the packaging.The device comes pre-charged which is really handy and is a good reflection of the quality of the battery, as one of my complaints about the Oral-B brushes my family usually use is that the battery runs down so quickly. Also, you can keep the device plugged in at all times which is reassuring, I always worry about over charging, but not with this.Then there is this fun Bluetooth twist.

25.3.2016

This is a proper Philips Sonicare toothbrush aimed at children (3+ on the box). It is in a different league to the battery powered character toothbrushes in the supermarkets but then does have a price to match. It is supplied in a bright branded box that contains the Toothbrush, a long neck brush-head piece with a larger head and a smaller brush head, charger base with a fitted lead terminated on a two pin plug, Instructions with a 2 year warrantee and sheets of stickers to personalise the toothbrush.The toothbrush is rechargeable and has two different brushing modes, a gentle one and a more vigorous one. There is a timer for both with the gental one turning itself off after 1 minute and the higher speed version going for 2 minutes before turning itself off.

14.4.2016

When I was growing up I had to make do with a cheap plastic toothbrush that was bought in a pack of 5 for a £1. This could be the reason why I have teeth the colour of old tea and more metal in my mouth than a James Bond Jaws Convention. In recent years I have had electric toothbrushes and although most brands do a sterling job, it is the Sonicare range that has proved the best. You do have to pay for this extra quality, but your teeth feel so clean afterwards that you want to rub them with your tongue. Good teeth cleaning may have arrived a little late for me, so grabbing a child whilst they are young and making it a daily exercise is the best thing to do,

24.3.2016

The Philips Sonicare has always been a brilliant toothbrush, and my kids have been using the kids version for about two years now. I was eager to try this new model to see how they've improved it and see what changes were made.This new kids model looks and feels exactly the same as the old model, but with new stickers to choose from. There is now an app from Philips that you can download for free, and it links to the toothbrush via bluetooth. The app introduces the purple fluffy ball called Sparkly, and each time your kid brushes they earn a gift for him - a snack, or a spray to change colour, so Sparkly is basically a pet that lives in the app. There's a calendar to check you're brushing twice a day,

11.4.2016

My husband and I have been using Sonicare Electric toothbrushes for the last 7 years and would not use anything else. I was really pleased to be offered this children's version to review.How to use:After personalizing the toothbrush with one of eight stickers I chose the smaller of the two included heads for my 3 year old daughter. I found the app in the app store, downloaded onto my iPhone and set up my daughters account with a photo and her name. After clicking on "play" the Sparkly character appears. You can customize your Sparkly or just start brushing your teeth. Ensure that your bluetooth is on and as soon as you hit the on button on the toothbrush you will see a mouth with teeth and it a toothbrush will show your child where to start brushing.

24.3.2016

Sonicare toothbrushes are in my humble opinion the best electric toothbrushes on the market, quite frankly the oral b range is blown out of the water by them.This kids brush is just like the adults brush in size and only the styling gives it away as a childrens brush.There are two heads included with this brush...a regular size one for older children and a teeny tiny one for the younger age group.If you are using a sonicare for the first time with a little one I would recommend using the lower button ( lower button, left hand side) to lessen the power as it can feel a little bit strange and tingly,

24.4.2019

I spent quite a while reading through many, many mixed Amazon reviews on various children's electric toothbrushes. Why do people review a product before they've even got it out the box?! Its madness. So many mixed reviews on every product I decided to just look on a dental website and see their recommended kid's toothbrush - this came in first place.I think I recall some reviews for this toothbrush saying it didn't come with a toothbrush head. Ours did. Takes a while to fully charge, as most electric toothbrushes do, but it lasts a while. We use it twice a day, for both our children (with different heads, obviously. Unless they're naughty in which case they can share). It lasts well over a week,

29.3.2016

The Philips Sonicare Sonic Electric Toothbrush For Kids is a very good way of introducing youngsters to a lifetime of proper dental care. We have used various Sonicare models over the years and although this model is ideal for the younger members of the family it could just as easily be used by adults too. It comes supplied with one Sonicare for Kids standard brush head and one Sonicare for Kids compact so your child is able to try them both. There is also a mains charger which connects to the two-pin shaver socket in your bathroom - if you want to use the charger in a three pin socket you will need an adaptor.

25.3.2016

Our family have been using Sonicare brushes for years and we already have a Phillips Sonicare toothbrush for kids that my children have been using since August 2014 which they love - Philips Sonicare HX6311/07 Rechargeable Toothbrush for Kids. This looks very similar - the same colour base unit, but with a different selection of stickers to attach to the front, this time the stickers feature Sparklers, who are the little creatures featuring in the app, which can be used with this toothbrush via bluetooth technology.The app allows your child to have their own personalised account, complete with their own photo and their Sparkler's own name and adoption certificate and the app has been designed to help to guide their brushing,

31.3.2016

The Philips Sonicare Sonic Electric Toothbrush For Kids is a very good way of getting my granddaughter to happily clean her teeth. Although it could just as easily be used by adults too it is a good size for older children to hold and use by themselves. It comes supplied with one Sonicare for Kids standard brush head and one Sonicare for Kids compact so your child is able to try them both for size. There is a mains charger which connects to a two-pin shaver socket in your bathroom - if you want to use the charger in a three pin socket you will need an adaptor. In the box there are eight stickers so kids can personalise their brush; for extra fun the Bluetooth connectivity enables the use of

22.3.2016

This Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush is perfect for any child over the age of 3 years. I have to say i got this for my baby granddaughter to use when she is here with us, but as its not suitable i have been using it. In the box you get the main unit, the charger and the toothbrush heads. Obe is oval shaped, and the other a round compact type. I went for the over as its small enough for my mouth, or that of a child or toddler. Im not at all worried about the Disney wraps or stickers as they call them! You get 8 in the box. I like the green one. Perfect as it doesnt have to fuzzy creatures on it!. They are cute but not to my taste. The main unit is blue tooth.

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