A guide to getting kids to brush their teeth (and actually enjoying it)

Say hello to the new hero of oral hygiene: the Toothbrush Timer Clever Pocket Tonie, starring none other than Captain Pearly Pete and his sidekick, Flossy the parrot.

Why is building a healthy routine early on so important?

We get it, brushing teeth isn’t high on the list of ‘fun kid activities’. But teaching our kids good brushing habits early on sets them up for a lifetime of strong, healthy teeth (and fewer trips to the dentist, thank you very much). The earlier kids understand why brushing and flossing is important, the more likely they are to keep up the habit. 

And let’s face it, parents: getting kids excited about oral hygiene is one of the hardest parts of parenting. If you've ever had to coax, bribe, or even sing your way through the two minutes of brushing, you’ll know exactly what we're talking about.

That’s where Captain Pearly Pete comes in – because nothing says ‘fun’ like an adventure with pirates and parrots. Your kids will learn why it’s important to brush twice a day, what happens to their teeth if they don’t, and even the lowdown on losing those first baby teeth (which can be a pretty big deal in kid world).

What’s the Toothbrush Timer Clever Pocket Tonie all about?

This little wonder is packed with fun and educational audio that will make brushing a blast. Imagine this: Your kid pops their Toothbrush Timer on their Toniebox, and Captain Pearly Pete takes them on a swashbuckling adventure where learning about teeth is cooler than pirate treasure. Flossy the parrot, will crack jokes, sing songs, and even squawk out some interesting dental advice too. 

Each episode has a super fun toothbrush song or countdown to guide them through brushing for the dentist-approved 2 minutes, which means no more rushing or pretending.

What’s on the Toothbrush Timer Clever Pocket Tonie?

Captain Pearly Pete and Flossy the parrot have set sail on a tooth-tastic adventure designed to get your kids excited about brushing their teeth. Each episode on the Toothbrush Timer Clever Pocket Tonie is designed to teach something new and entertaining about teeth, with:

• Tooth-tickling stories that make learning about dental care easy and fun

• Quizzes to keep them engaged

• Sound effects to bring the adventures to life

• Song timers that guide them through brushing

Whether they’re learning how to brush, discovering what happens when a tooth falls out (hello, Tooth Fairy!), or singing along to a brushing jingle, Captain Pearly Pete will make sure your kids are having fun while they clean their chompers.