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Recently we received a package and you would have thought that it was Christmas or a birthday gift or something by the excitement that was pervading through our house. What was in this mystery box? Colgate Kids toothbrushes and toothpaste! Eco-Friendly and chemical sensitive readers will be happy to know that the last I checked, Colgate products were low on “chemical scale”, except for the fact that some of them do have dyes in them. I think it was Colgate regular mint that was really low.
We received Colgate’s new kids oral care products that included toothbrushes for the whole family:
360′ ActiFlex Toothbrush has a flexible bridge that cleans in all directions for a healthier whole mouth clean. It is currently available in new vibrant colors of blue, green, pink, and yellow. Retails for $3.99.
Colgate Max White Toothbrush has a unique design with circular bristle pattern and unique tooth Polishing Star. It has proven to remove stains to help reveal the natural whiteness of your teeth. It is currently available in blue, green, pink and silver. Retails for $3.29.
Colgate Licensed Kids Battery Operated Toothbrushes feature a small rotating head to gently brush away plaque while the multi-height bristles easily clean hard-to-reach areas. Available in Dora, Sponge Bob and Go Diego Go. Retails for $5.99.
Colgate Licensed Kids Manual Toothbrush are perfect for growing kids with developing brushing habits. It features a non-slip cushioned handle fit for small fingers, and an oval shaped head to protect children’s sensitive gums. Also available in twin packs. Retails $2.49 and $3.99 for twinpacks.
My First Colgate Toothbrush is the #1 toddler tooth brush. It is designed to be used with the My First Colgate Infant & Toddler Toothpaste. The brush is specially designed for small developing teeth. Its extra soft, angled bristles gently and effectively clean and protect gums. Available in 3 colors. Retails for $2.49.
Also included was toothpaste for the children:
My First Colgate Infant & Toddler Toothpaste contains no artificial colors or preservatives, it is clear, so parents can feel confident about the ingredients. Available in a no mess tube and small enough for little hands eager to “do it myself”. It has a mild fruit flavor, low foaming formula, is fluoride free and safe to swallow. Retails for $3.49.
Colgate Licensed Kids Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste features clinically-proven cavity protection that strengthens and protects developing teeth. It is a mild Bubble Fruit Flavor, which happens to be a classic favorite. Retails for $2.79.
Colgate Pop Stars Anti-Cavity Toothpaste is also a toothpaste with clinically proven cavity protection. It is mild mint flavored. Retails for $3.29.
Our Review
Our children have had no complaints about the Colgate products we received. They all have loved using their new toothbrushes and toothpaste. Sometimes I think new toothbrushes are like a new box of crayons, you know what I mean? It’s new, its fun and exciting to open it up and use it right out of the package. Of course, they all liked the color, style and character they received. It worked out perfectly.
One of our sons has been somewhat of a reluctant brusher and the battery operated toothbrush really has made him motivated to brush when he needs too. He and his brother have been found brushing their teeth 2, 3 and 3 times a day now! My husband and I have agreed we don’t care if we’ll have to buy new batteries, it’s worth it just to have them wanting to brush their teeth and doing it well.
Our two year old loves his new toothpaste and toothbrush. He already calls himself a “big boy” and I think having his own toothpaste for the first time makes him feel even “bigger”. It’s so nice that the My First Toothpaste does not have any dyes or artificial flavors in it.
I even like my new toothbrush. It’s the Colgate Max White. It feels like it is getting a closer brush to my gumline and I think it’s the design of the bristles. Our girls are not hard to please at all. Our four year old loves her pink toothbrush and toothpaste! She’s truly a girly-girl! She loves princesses too!
Special thanks to our PR rep and Colgate for providing us with a generous supply of toothpaste and toothbrushes!
It is quite upsetting and ironic that the company that has been producing toothpaste containing fluoride for years, now has come out with a Fluoride-free toothpaste. With all the bad effects fluoride has on the body and children (dental fluorosis) they should not even be producing fluoridated toothpaste. Turn around a tube of toothpaste and read what it says. Now after all these years they have realized it and have come up with an alternative. What does that say to you?
I think they are realizing there is a market for the fluoride-free products because consumers are more conscious and research savvy. Whereas before people weren’t, especially before the advent of the internet.
Yes but they are the biggest endorsers of the ADA and the ADA is the biggest advocate of Fluoride. They will not even consider testing or reviewing products that do not contain Fluoride. Also, stick to your principles – either you are good or you are bad. You can’t sell bad things and then come out with a good alternative just to make money.
Thanks for letting me speak mi mind! 🙂
Unfortunately, the fluoride debate isn’t nearly so clear cut as some people would like to make out. It’s a drug, and like any drug it has its uses and its adverse effects. Some people really, really need fluoride in order to have healthy teeth at all. If it weren’t for fluoride, I would have really horrifically bad teeth. Both my parents have teeth that were falling out when they were in their twenties, and they passed that down to me. However, I’ve been using fluoridated toothpaste since I was a child and I learned to be careful with my teeth. I have healthy teeth that will probably last me long enough to suffer from the arthritis and osteoporosis I may get from early fluoride if my vitamin supplements don’t do their job.
Loni from Tooth Abscess Home Treatment