Light’s On, So Brusha, Brusha, Brusha

I tried teaching my daughter to sing the alphabet song to keep her brushing her teeth long enough, but there was something about her spitting toothpaste across the bathroom while she sang that ended that one quickly.

Enter the Dr. Fresh Fire Fly toothbrushes – with flashing ends just like our favorite summer night critters that keep a steady light show going as long as they should be brushing.

Soft bristles are good for their gums, but the price is even better: 98 cents apiece at Target means there’s no hard feelings when you chuck the flies in the trash when the lights go out. Don’t want them yanking the brush out every five seconds to check the lights? Check out the musical versions from Dr. Fresh. A little pricier (just over $2, so still not bad), they play their favorite nursery rhymes to keep them brushing.

You can get a two-pack of the FireFly at Amazon for $2.99, or check out Target or Toys R Us stores.