Trialling different toothbrushes is an expensive exercise. Over time I have tried almost all the supermarket kids ones both electric and manual. I found these were not the best option as I need to be in and out with lightening speed. I eventually discovered the 3 sided brushes on the market and trialed a number of them, so I have taken the time to review some of the ones I have tried. I am in no way affiliated with any of these companies but thought my experiences might help you decide which to try for your child.
My favourite - The Collis Curve
I like this one as it has three sides, so it does all three sides of the tooth at once. The bristles are soft so they don't irritate Owen's sensitive gums. The head is compact so it'd easy to manoeuvre in Owen's mouth.
I order mine through a company in the US called Kleenteeth ($5.50 US plus delivery) and buy them in bulk. I believe you can buy them in Australia these days but a quick google search couldn't locate them.
The "Surround"
Another 3 sided one. I'm not keen on this one as the head is too big for me to manoeuvre in Owen's mouth and the bristles are harder (although still soft) than the Collis Curve. Probably more suitable to a older child. You can buy these in Australia ($7 plus delivery) and also from the Kleenteeth site.
The Dentrust
I didn't like these for Owen. Another 3 sided brush. The bristles are silicon ( I think?), so they are not like usual bristles. They change from soft to harder depending on their temperature - you just run them under hot or cold water. The colder they are the harder they are. As they have a different feeling to most might be more suitable to those with very strong sensory issues. I also felt it was a bit big for manoeuvring around Owen's mouth. Again you can get these from Kleenteeth.
I also bought this one from IHerb
Good luck and happy brushing.
