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The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Kids

Five kid-sized powered brushes compared on how well they engage children, how gently they clean, and what they cost.

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

We compared five widely sold kids' electric toothbrushes from Oral-B, Philips Sonicare, quip, BURST, and Colgate. Kids' brushes live or die on whether a child will actually use them, so we weight kid-friendliness and gentle cleaning most heavily. Affiliate links help fund this site but never change the ranking or the scores.

  1. 1

    Oral-B iO Kids

    Our pick

    A scaled-down iO brush with Disney characters, a kid timer, and gentle sensitive mode.

    8.4
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Gentle magnetic motion and a soft-touch pressure guard suit young mouths
    • + Character faces plus an app with brushing games help build the habit
    • + Long battery life means fewer charges between uses

    Cons

    • − Priciest brush in this list, and iO Kids heads cost more than standard ones
    • − App reliance may not appeal to every parent
    • − Overkill for a toddler who will soon size up to an adult brush
    From $70.00
    Visit Oral-B iO Kids
  2. 2

    Philips Sonicare for Kids

    A sonic kids' brush with an app coach, two power levels, and swappable stickers.

    8.2
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Two power levels let kids step up gently to full sonic cleaning
    • + App coach and reward system encourage a full two minutes
    • + Customisable stickers give kids some ownership of the brush

    Cons

    • − The Bluetooth-connected version carries a noticeable premium
    • − Fewer character tie-ins than Oral-B's licensed designs
    • − Replacement heads are pricier than budget kids' brushes
    From $40.00
    Visit Philips Sonicare for Kids
  3. 3

    quip Kids Sonic Toothbrush

    A slim, lightweight kids' sonic brush with a 30-second guiding pulse.

    7.9
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Very light, slim handle is easy for small hands to hold
    • + Guiding pulses every 30 seconds teach kids to move around their mouth
    • + Mirror mount and cover make it tidy and travel-friendly

    Cons

    • − Gentle vibration cleans less than the sonic and oscillating rivals
    • − Runs on a replaceable battery rather than rechargeable
    • − No character designs or app engagement
    From $25.00
    Visit quip Kids Sonic Toothbrush
  4. 4

    BURST Kids Sonic Toothbrush

    A rechargeable kids' sonic brush with a long battery and soft charcoal bristles.

    7.8
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Standout rechargeable battery lasts weeks between charges
    • + Soft bristles and gentle sonic action are easy on young gums
    • + Built-in two-minute timer with 30-second quadrant pacing

    Cons

    • − No app, games, or character designs to engage reluctant kids
    • − Replacement heads generally come via a subscription plan
    • − Plainer styling has less appeal for younger children
    From $40.00
    Visit BURST Kids Sonic Toothbrush
  5. 5

    Colgate Kids Powered Toothbrush

    Best value

    A cheap battery-powered kids' brush with popular character tie-ins.

    7.4
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Very low price makes it easy to try with a toddler
    • + Popular licensed characters help win over reluctant brushers
    • + Simple vibration with extra-soft bristles is gentle on new teeth

    Cons

    • − Basic battery vibration cleans less than sonic or oscillating brushes
    • − Battery is not replaceable, so the whole brush is disposable
    • − No timer feedback or app to guide brushing time
    From $8.00
    Visit Colgate Kids Powered Toothbrush

Side-by-side

The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Kids — score by criterion for each product.
Product Gentle Cleaning Kid-Friendliness Value Battery Life Overall
Oral-B iO Kids 9.0 9.0 6.5 8.5 8.4
Philips Sonicare for Kids 8.7 8.5 7.0 8.0 8.2
quip Kids Sonic Toothbrush 8.0 8.2 7.8 7.0 7.9
BURST Kids Sonic Toothbrush 8.2 7.5 7.2 9.0 7.8
Colgate Kids Powered Toothbrush 6.5 8.0 8.8 5.5 7.4
How we scored this

Every brush is scored 0-10 on four weighted criteria: kid-friendliness (weight 3), gentle cleaning (weight 3), value (weight 2), and battery life (weight 1). Ranks are editorial and follow directly from those weighted scores; they are independent of any affiliate payout or brand relationship.