Grooming & oral care

Q: Why do coin batteries matter?

Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

64 grooming and oral care products38 brands$2 to $39

Nail clippers and files, hair brushes, grooming kits, finger and training toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, and toothpastes, with batteries, ages, and label facts from each maker. Every spec comes from the maker.

Which kind of grooming product?

6 types.

Clippers6 grooming and oral care productsClippers and round-tip scissors, by material and extras.
Files6 grooming and oral care productsFiles, buffers, and electric trimmers, with battery type and how the door closes.
Brushes13 grooming and oral care productsSoft brushes, combs, and detanglers, by bristle and material.
Kits5 grooming and oral care productsWhat's in each set, from the maker.
Training18 grooming and oral care productsTeether and training brushes. Follow the maker's age and use instructions.
Electric16 grooming and oral care productsPower, timers, and heads, from each maker.

Every grooming product, side by side

Tap a column to sort by it. ? means the maker doesn't publish it.

Teeth and cups: see the AAP's first tooth page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: FDA recalls list.

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Age	Power		No batteries	Rechargeable	Light
	Bbluv Trimo Electric Nail TrimmerFiles	–	1 AA battery	–	?	?	?
	Brush-Baby KidzSonic Kids Electric Toothbrush (3+ years)ElectricTimerLight	3 years and older	AAA alkaline	$18.99	?	?	✓
	Brush-Baby WildOnes Kids Electric Rechargeable ToothbrushElectricTimerRechargeableLight	0 to 10 years	rechargeable	$34.99	?	✓	✓
	Brusheez Kids' Electric Toothbrush SetElectricTimerBPA-free	3+	2 x AA	$22.99	?	?	?
	Cantu Kids Detangle BrushBrushes1 pieces	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Cat & Jack Mini Detangling Hair BrushBrushes1 pieces, plastic, nylon, and TPR	3 to 12 years	–	$4	?	?	?
	Colgate Kids Battery Toothbrush, Harry Potter Gryffindor, Extra SoftElectric	3 and up	1 x AA	–	?	?	?
	Colgate Kids Bluey Toothbrush Cover CapTrainingNo batteries	–	–	–	✓	?	?
	Colgate My First Baby and Toddler ToothbrushTrainingNo batteries	children age 2 and younger	–	–	✓	?	?
	Dr. Brown's Safe Squeeze Nail ScissorsClipperssilicone handleRounded tipsBPA-freeNo batteries	–	–	–	✓	?	?
	Dr. Brown's Silicone Finger Toothbrush with Case, 2pkTraining2 pieces, 100% siliconeBPA-freeNo batteries	3 months and up	–	$5.99	✓	?	?
	Dr. Brown's Soft & Safe Baby Brush + CombBrusheswood	Infancy to toddlerhood	–	$6.99	?	?	?
	Dr. Brown's Toddler Toothbrush (Flamingo, Dinosaur)TrainingBPA-free	1-4 years	–	$4.49	?	?	?
	Dr. Brown's ToothScrubber Toddler Toothbrush (Triple-Sided)TrainingBPA-free	1-4 years	–	$6.99	?	?	?
	Dreambaby Essential 10-Piece Grooming KitKits10 piecesNo batteries	–	–	–	✓	?	?
	Dreambaby Neat & Tidy Grooming Kit, 9pcKits9 piecesNo batteries	–	–	$14.99	✓	?	?
	EllaOla 3-Piece Bamboo Brush & Comb SetBrushes3 pieces, For newborns, infants, and toddlers, 100% soft goat hair bristles; bamboo comb	For newborns, infants, and toddlers	–	$27.50	?	?	?
	Equate Kids Barbie Oscillating Electric ToothbrushElectric1 pieces	–	2 AAA batteries	–	?	?	?
	Equate Kids Easy Hold Battery-Powered Electric Toothbrush, 3 packElectric	–	AAA	–	?	?	?
	ezpz Baby-Led ToothbrushTraining100% food-grade silicone (per the maker)BPA-free	3+ months	–	$8.99	?	?	?
	Firefly Clean n' Protect Kids Battery ToothbrushElectric	–	1 AA battery	–	?	?	?
	Firefly Kids Light-Up Timer ToothbrushTraining1 piecesTimerLight	–	–	$2.48	?	?	✓
	Frida Baby Baby Basics KitKits	–	–	$39.99	?	?	?
	Green Sprouts Baby Nail ClipperClippersNewborns to toddlers, for adult use on the childBPA-freeNo batteries	Newborns to toddlers, for adult use on the child	–	$5.99	✓	?	?
	Green Sprouts Natural Baby Brush and Comb SetBrushes2 pieces, Newborns through toddlers, with adult supervision, wood; goat hair bristlesBPA-free	Newborns through toddlers, with adult supervision	–	$9.99	?	?	?
	GUM Squishmallows Kids Toothbrush with Suction BaseTraining	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Haakaa 360° Silicone ToothbrushTrainingSoft 100% food-grade silicone (per the maker)BPA-free	6 months+	–	–	?	?	?
	Haakaa Goat Wool Wooden Baby HairbrushBrushesbrush of rubberwood and goat wool; comb of maple woodBPA-free	Suitable for newborns and up	–	–	?	?	?
	Haakaa Goat's Wool Baby Hairbrush and Comb SetBrushes2 pieces, rubberwood brush with goat wool bristles; maple wood combBPA-free	Suitable for newborns and up	–	–	?	?	?
	Haakaa Happii Bear Rechargeable Nail Trimmer SetFilesRechargeableLight	Pads suit newborn to mum and dad	rechargeable	–	?	✓	✓
	KeaBabies Baby Hairbrush & Comb SetBrushes3 pieces, beech wood with soft goat hair bristles; massage brush has bamboo bristles	Newborn to age 12	–	$29.96	?	?	?
	Knot Genie Original Knot GenieBrushes1 pieces	–	–	$12.99	?	?	?
	Knot Genie Teeny GenieBrushes1 pieces	–	–	$12.99	?	?	?
	Kyte Baby 3-Piece Brush SetBrushes3 pieces, bamboo handles; goat hair bristles (cradle cap brush)	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Made By Dentists Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, SharkElectricTimerRechargeable	2 and up	rechargeable	–	?	✓	?
	MAM Learn to Brush SetTraining2 piecesBPA-free	5+ months	–	–	?	?	?
	Momcozy Electric Baby Nail FileFilesNewborns, toddlers, and adultsRechargeableLight	Newborns, toddlers, and adults	rechargeable	$24.99	?	✓	✓
	Mushie Finger Toothbrush, 2pkTraining2 pieces, 100% food-grade silicone (per the maker)BPA-freeNo batteries	3 months and up	–	–	✓	?	?
	noüka Baby Grooming KitKits3 pieces, Clippers: food-grade silicone and stainless steel (per the maker).No batteries	–	–	–	✓	?	?
	Nuby NanaNubs Banana Massaging ToothbrushTraining100% food grade silicone (per the maker)	3+ months	–	$5.99	?	?	?
	Nuby NanaNubs Gum Massager & Carrot Teether SetTraining2 pieces, 100% silicone	3+ months	–	$8.99	?	?	?
	oogiebear 360° Training Toothbrush & TeetherTraining100% food-grade silicone (per the maker)BPA-free	3 months and up	–	$14.99	?	?	?
	oogiebear Infant Fingerbrush & Tongue ScraperTraining2 pieces, food-grade silicone (per the maker)BPA-freeNo batteries	0+ months	–	$12.99	✓	?	?
	Oral-B Baby Manual Toothbrush 0, 2Training	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Oral-B Kids Battery Toothbrush featuring Disney PrincessElectric	3+	2 x 1.5 V AA (LR6)	–	?	?	?
	Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush with Sensitive Brush Head and Timer, for Kids 3+ElectricTimerRechargeable	3+	rechargeable	–	?	✓	?
	Philips Sonicare For Kids Design a Pet Edition Power ToothbrushElectric	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Philips Sonicare One For Kids by Sonicare Battery ToothbrushElectricTimer	–	–	–	?	?	?
	Playhouse MD Interactive Nail Clipper, TurtleClippers0M+; for newborn, infant and toddler nails, used by an adultBPA-free	0M+; for newborn, infant and toddler nails, used by an adult	CR2032	$14.99	?	?	?
	Primo Passi Baby Electric Nail FilerFilesRechargeable	–	rechargeable	–	?	✓	?
	Primo Passi Baby Nail Clipper with MagnifierClippersNo batteries	–	–	–	✓	?	?
	Pure Enrichment PureBaby Electric Nail TrimmerFilesLight	–	1.5V AA battery	–	?	?	✓
	quip Kids Glow in the Dark Sonic ToothbrushElectricplastic handle, nylon bristlesTimer	Kids can start at age 3	AAA battery	$30	?	?	?
	quip Kids Sonic ToothbrushElectricplasticTimer	Kids can start at age 3	–	$25.50	?	?	?
	RADIUS Totz Brush 18m+TrainingPlant-sourced nylon bristles; BPA-free polypropylene handle with up to 50% recycled content (per the maker)ADA SealBPA-free	Ages 1+	–	$4.75	?	?	?
	Safety 1st Nursery Care Health & Grooming KitKits30 pieces	–	–	$34.99	?	?	?
	Tangle Teezer The Original MiniBrushes1 pieces	–	–	–	?	?	?
	The First Years American Red Cross Deluxe Baby Nail Clipper with MagnifierClippersstainless steel bladesNo batteries	–	–	$3.99	✓	?	?
	The First Years American Red Cross Sure Grip Comb & BrushBrushes	–	–	–	?	?	?
	The First Years Comfort Care Electric Nail FileFiles	–	–	$11.99	?	?	?
	Tweezerman Baby Manicure KitClippers4 piecesRounded tipsNo batteries	Designed for babies; scissors for infants over two months ol	–	–	✓	?	?
	up&up Kids Rechargeable Electric ToothbrushElectric1 pieces, lithium ion, non-removable, plasticTimerBPA-freeRechargeable	4 years and up	lithium ion, non-removable	–	?	✓	?
	up&up Kids' Battery Powered ToothbrushElectric1 pieces, plastic	4 years and up	1 AA alkaline	–	?	?	?
	up&up Kids' ToothbrushTraining4 pieces, plastic handle with nylon bristlesNo batteries	4-8 years	–	–	✓	?	?

By budget

price lanes, not ratings

The 30 grooming and oral care products with a published list price, split into thirds by list price. Price isn't a quality rating.

Thrifty

Under $9 · 10 grooming and oral care products

All 10

Middle

$9 to $19 · 10 grooming and oral care products

All 10

Splurge

$19 and up · 10 grooming and oral care products

All 10

Ask the meadow

Questions parents ask about grooming and oral care products

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

How often should I trim my baby's nails?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

When should my baby start fluoride toothpaste?

Teeth and cups: see the AAP's first tooth page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Why do coin batteries matter?

Keep household products out of children's reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (poison.org). Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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