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Firefly Kid’s Toothbrush – Review & Giveaway

Submitted by admin on May 1, 2009 – 9:20 am56 Comments

Firefly Toothbrush
Brushing isn’t always fun for kids. Chandler normally doesn’t like it, and we have a bit of a struggle. We weren’t as good as we should have been about encouraging Chan to brush his teeth….and then we went to the dentist. At age 3, he had 2 big cavities. One was in his back molar and I couldn’t believe how big it was when the dentist showed it to me. Like his mom, he has very weak enamel. Too bad he didn’t inherit his dad’s teeth who has never had a cavity. After this experience, we resolved to be better about encouraging Chan to brush his teeth and make sure it gets done. The firefly toothbrush by Dr. Fresh helps make brushing fun, which is exactly what we need.

Pros: The firefly toothbrush is true to it’s name. If you push the bottom part of the toothbrush, it lights up and starts to flash, just like a firefly. It then flashes for 1 minute. Once it is done flashing, brushing is done! It’s so nice to have a timer in it. I tell Chan to watch the light while I brush his teeth and he gets a kick out of it. It’s a big improvement as he used to only let us brush his teeth for 10-20 seconds. The compact head is perfect for little kids, and the bristles of the brush are very soft, which lets me know it isn’t too harsh on little gums. It is also great for little hands to hold and Chandler has now started to want to brush his teeth by himself. A HUGE perk of the firefly toothbrush is it’s cost. They are only 99 cents! When I normally buy toothbrushes for my boys, I end up spending $3-4, so the firefly is definitely something I am switching to.

Cons: The bottom part of the toothbrush is a bit hard for Chandler to push to get it flashing. I usually have to do it for him. Not sure if this is just our brush. In this case though, it doesn’t seem to be too big of a deal as the Pros greatly outweigh the 1 Con.

The Bottom Line: Very affordable, fun toothbrush that encourages brushing.

Price: 99 cents

Where to Buy: Local retailers & Drug stores.

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56 Comments »

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    Betty C says:

    I like that it shuts off automatically.

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    Kelly F says:

    I subscribe!

    wordsmoveme(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Kelly F says:

    I like that it makes brushing fun for kids!

    wordsmoveme(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Xenia says:

    It’s definitely cool that this toothbrush lights up and flashes, I know that my daughters would be much more into brushing their teeth if they had something fun like this to use.

    Thanks!
    xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Gianna says:

    I love that it lights up, my kids would just love this :)

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    Gus and Clay's Mama says:

    It might actually encourage my son to brush!

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    Molly C. says:

    I love that it lights up for as long as you should brush. Great idea!

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    lisa l says:

    The way it lights up would get kids excited about brushing their teeth. Wish they had this 27 yrs ago when my son was starting to brush.
    Now my niece would appreciate it.

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    Angie says:

    My daughter doesn’t brush long enough on her own. This timer would be a great help!

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    Garner5 says:

    I Tweeted this giveaway too. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/1801419965
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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    Garner5 says:

    I’m also following your blog. Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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    Garner5 says:

    I’m subscribed in google reader. Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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    Garner5 says:

    I love that the flashing light is the timer. I to have a terrible time getting my son to brush long enough. This would definitely be a more entertaining way to get him to brush longer. Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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    Christine says:

    I love how its timed, that seems to be the hardest part is to know they are brushing long enough. And who can beat that price? If I don’t win one, we are definitely going to buy one!!

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    kathy pease says:

    i love that it lights up thats so cool :)

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    tatertot374 says:

    Thank you for a great giveaway. I really like that it lights up my kids would love that. THank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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    Jammie says:

    I love how it lights up and when you are done it stops. This will help my daughter know when its ok for her to be done brushing

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    chromiumman says:

    this is a super idea

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    Pat says:

    I like that it has a timer.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

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    Marianna says:

    I like that the kids will think it’s cool because it lights up and it gives them a “time limit” to brush their teeth by.

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    nightowl says:

    I follow your blog.

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    nightowl says:

    I subcribe to your blog.

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    nightowl says:

    I like the fact that it is only 99 cents and that it lights up.

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    rosannepm says:

    I subscribe by e-mail
    rosans4@comcast.net

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    rosannepm says:

    I like the large grip handle

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    Andrea M says:

    I love that it flashes so they know how long to brush

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    vboackle says:

    my grandson would like that it lights up.

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    Becky says:

    I like that it lights up

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    mogrill says:

    I think since it lights up my daughter would like watching it while brushing her teeth, and she would quit after 5 seconds! Thanks for the Chance! mogrill@comcast.net

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    moushka says:

    I like that it will encourage kids to enjoy brushing thier teeth.

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    stepper997 says:

    I really like the timer so my kids can’t just brush for two seconds and say they’re done.

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    littlelatina says:

    for my little firefly

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    MAC Mom says:

    Subscriber
    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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    MAC Mom says:

    I liek that it has a timer to ge tmy daughter to brush her teeth for the apporpriate amount of time.
    Thanks

    jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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    hminnesota says:

    In built timer is a gret help because my girls keep on asking me, am I done?

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    darlanpaulsmamma says:

    i think that its is a fun idea and the kids would enjoy brushing with a toothbrush that lights up

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    Meredith says:

    follower.
    meredycat*lycos*com

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    Meredith says:

    I love the handle and colors.
    meredycat*lycos*com

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    janetfaye says:

    I follow.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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    janetfaye says:

    I like that it has a timer and flashes.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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    kdkdkd says:

    I like the price and that it really lights up – I know my son would get a kick out of it.

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    Abby says:

    These toothbrushes are stylish and chic

    ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

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    cstironkat says:

    I like that is lights up and comes in many different characters.

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    deedleweedle says:

    My kids would love how it lights up!

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    Stephanie says:

    Love the flashing timer – great idea!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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    abfantom says:

    I like the Firely toothbrushes because it will make my daughter more interested in brushing her teeth.

    abfantom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    MOMFOREVERANDEVER says:

    love how they light up- might make brushing a little more fun

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    Dana says:

    I like both that it lights up and has a timer. My son could really use this.

    zippieee@msn.com

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    aggiemomof2 says:

    I subscribe! Thanks!
    sylviarj at yahoo dot com

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    aggiemomof2 says:

    LOVE, love, love that it flashes! Keeps kids focused while they brush.
    sylviarj at yahoo dot com

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    Janaca says:

    I subscribe to your blog now!

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    Janaca says:

    I think it’s really cool that it lights up and think Jordan would too! I also like that it has soft bristles.

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