New years are always special for kids. All that mid-night New Year cake cutting ritual is exciting but the real flex is a unique New Year gift. A gift hamper is perfect for all occasions, as it enables a person to present a collection of items. Chocolates, cakes, books, etc. are always on our list when it comes to gifting children, but has anyone thought of gifting a dental hamper to your kids this year? 

Yes, you heard us right, this New Year you can gift your kids a Dental hamper. Here we are to help you curate the best dental aids to add to your gift hamper.

A cavity-free mouth for your child?

Wouldn’t you want a cavity-free mouth for your child? Oral hygiene habits like brushing, flossing are absolutely essential to have healthy teeth and gums and have a mouth free from tooth cavities. However, many children struggle with the willingness to brush their teeth, which also makes it difficult for parents. Also, the question arises what dental aids to choose for your child? Is it safe for children? How to use it? And so many questions pop in your mind.

Worry not! Let us help you find the right dental aids for your child.

Toothbrush – Primary tool for teeth

Kid’s teeth are bit different from adults as their gums are tender and soft, so it’s easy for gums to get irritated from brushing, which is why you should choose a toothbrush that is specially designed for kids. Some of key things to look for while selecting a toothbrush are

• Small head – So it can reach all corners of mouth
• A big handle – For better grip
• Soft bristles – To avoid pain and irritation to gums
• Rounded ended bristles – Making it comfortable to brush
• A bright design – So that kids enjoy using it daily

Popular toothbrushes

Oral B kid’s toothbrushes are a popular choice as they feature an array of Disney characters and they are present for various age groups from 0-2, 3-5, and 6+. The advantage of this brand is they use organic ingredients which is safe to use for kids

Colgate kid’s toothbrushes are also popular, just like Oral B as they have soft bristles and fun cartoon characters. Of course, there are other brands also present like Crest, Aqua fresh with a variety of brushes for kids. As long as they fit in our criteria for selecting brush you can buy those too.

Switching to Electric toothbrush

There isn’t a hard and fast rule on when kids should start using electric toothbrush but it’s generally recommended to start using it after 3 years of age. An electric toothbrush can help at this age as lot of kids don’t have manual dexterity to thoroughly clean their teeth properly.

Coming from a reputed brand, Oral B powered toothbrush is first on our list. The bright and bold colors and the character design of mega hit animation Disney’s frozen attracts and appeals to children. These brush are waterproof and have a firm grip. It has a 2 minute timer with minute pacer to guide children brush their upper and lower teeth. Also the brush has melodies to keep children engaged during brushing. 

One more unique feature of this brush is the accompanying smartphone app with a calendar to monitor routine brushing keeping children always motivated. Along with this Disney, pictures emerge if children brush for the required amount of time. They also get plenty of rewards and badges along the way keeping the excitement of brushing.  

Another brand Agaro Rex Sonic Electric Kids toothbrush gives promising results with some advanced features like interchangeable brush heads so that two people can use the same brush with different heads. Also, it comes with a 2-minute timer with a reminder after every 30 seconds to move to next area.

A good toothpaste for quality brushing

If your kid is above3 years of age, Burt bees is the best fluoridated toothpaste to use. It’s a trusted brand for wide variety of personal care items. This brand is really doing job with this product. It’s free of any harsh chemicals like SLS,parabens, or any artificial flavours and sweeteners. Infact, it contains stevia, a natural sweetener and comes in fruit flavours.

For kids below 3 years of age we recommend fluoride free toothpaste. In this you can go for Hello Oral Care paste .It is formulated with elements like soothing aloe Vera, erythritol, and a silica blend that gently polish and brightens the teeth. Its natural watermelon flavour encourages kids to use it regularly, and the natural sweetener gives the toothpaste a pleasant taste. Interesting part of this paste is that it’s made from 100% recycled paperboard and printed with soy inks and is a cruelty free product.

Dental Floss – A must to add in the kit

Parents are themselves unaware of the flossing concept to even teach their kids. As parents instilling the habit of flossing at an early age can prove to be a part of the daily dental hygiene regime your kids can pick up. Your kids will never find flossing a task as you do.

One key sign to start getting your kids to floss is when two nearby teeth start touching. You can include the Dentex dental floss for kids in your hamper that helps you encourage flossing at an early age. This floss is designed to fit smaller teeth and mouth, making it easier to establish a good dental care habit. Also, they are fruit flavored making it favorable for kids to use.

The only important thing to remember is always to let child floss under your supervision, especially when kids are of 10 years or below.

So for the coming year Dental Hamper can be the best gift for kids helping them to become cavity-free.

Highlights

• Oral hygiene habits like brushing, flossing are absolutely essential to have healthy teeth and gum.
• Choose a toothbrush that is specially designed for kids.
• Electric toothbrush should be used after age of 3 years
• For kids below 3 years of age use fluoride free toothpaste
• It’s time your kids start flossing when the adjacent teeth start touching each other.