WaterpikWater Flosser for Kids, Countertop Water Flosser for Children and Braces, WP-260, Green

I used a waterpik for years as a kid and I remember thinking it was great then. I had braces and nothing cleared junk out of my teeth/braces better than my waterpik. At some point as I grew older it fell by the wayside and I forgot all about them until our dentist recommended it over flossing. He states that flossing can drag the crud and bacteria deeper into the gums if not done properly (with a new section of floss for each tooth and not going back down after going up). He also states that his patients who use a waterpik have consistently healthier teeth, gums and mouth in general than his hard-core flossers.We bought the adult waterpik for ourselves Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser and this one for our almost 8 year old girl. We all love them! Our daughter is much better about doing her teeth now that she has her waterpik because it's "fun". Plus her teeth/gums end up way cleaner than when she was trying to do floss and brush before.In hindsight, I would buy this unit for myself as well over the adult unit. The reason being is that it is smaller and doesn't take up as much room on the counter. In addition, it doesn't have a lid with a compartment in it for a bunch of useless attachments (as the adult one does). The problem with that lid is it can be a hassle to get on and off because it can pop open. Also, I like the color better. It comes with stickers which, obviously, you don't have to use, so it doesn't look like a kids unit otherwise.The one issue we've had with our daughter is that she has a hard time pressing the water chamber down tight enough on the unit for it to seal. We solved this by keeping a little plastic cup in the bathroom and so she just fills the cup with water then pours it into the water chamber as needed (and this is fun also apparently...)Summary: Great unit, better for your teeth than flossing, fun for kids to use so increases compliance, and smaller footprint than the blue adult one.

As a disclaimer, I'm an adult and I purchased this for myself, so my review is based on the perspective of a grown up using the Waterpik Water Flosser For Kids (WP-260). I owned the adult sized classic version before this and it was too cumbersome and took up too much counter space for my liking. Plus, the spray nozzle button quit working after a year.In comes the Flosser for Kids! Smaller, cuter (Any smaller version of anything is always cuter!), and I happen to like green. This little hummer functions so much better. First off, the hose is formed pre-coiled, so that it bounces right back into that coiled up shape you see in the picture when you're done, and fits perfectly into the area provided to contain it. My old one was a pain in the butter, because I had to manually try and wrap it up neatly so it would fit back in place, which it never did. Secondly, the nozzle handle stays put in it's holder (you guessed it; my old one, due to the errant tube, wouldn't sit right, ever). I like the on/off dial that you just turn. My old one had a switch that you had to apply pressure to, causing the whole unit to slide away unless you held it in place with your other hand : |Now, it's true that the basin holds less water (it's for kids, c'mon), but once you get to be a pro at using it, you don't really need that much water to do the job. And, if you really do, well then, you just add more water! Easy peasy. The spray pressure is adjustable, and you can temporarily stop the flow of the spray with the button on the nozzle. Plus, there's an additional attachment with bristles, although I've never used it. It comes with a variety of cute little stickers, but I opted to leave it sticker-free. (I'm childish, but I don't want to advertise that fact.)I'm a fanatic for flossing, and this is a great tool to add to your dental hygiene regime. Even after brushing and flossing with standard floss, you might be surprised at what else is left behind that this water flosser will take care of. I love mine so much that I purchased another (Kids size) one for my ADULT son for Christmas. He has become as addicted as I; and his breath is all the more better for it. If you're looking into a water flosser for yourself as an adult, I would suggest that you consider the Kids Flosser, rather than the 'adult' version, if for nothing else that it's easier to store, takes up less space, and costs less to boot.

This is a great product if you have a kiddo with braces. The main positive for me as a parent is the ability to adjust the pressure for my kiddo with braces. My daughter loves decorating hers and it made her more excited to use it.

Stole this little unit from its intended recipient (since it was too soon to introduce) and it has considerably improved my gum’s health in ways that I did not think were possible! Anyway, I’ve been meaning to get into waterpiks for quite some time now but have always found them too bulky, too powerful, too chaotic, and more trouble than their worth. I almost pressure washed my own eyeball once with another (adult) model, but this thing is quite literally idiot proof and designed for children. 😁😃 It fits comfortably in my palm and is therefore easier to maneuver, gets the job done even on its lowest setting, and doesn’t take up too much space. I’ve actually found myself flossing more often than I would because it’s SO convenient and SO quick! The only gripe I guess would be that it sounds like a damn jackhammer.

My previous water pick ended up going bad after much use. I decided to purchase this smaller version which takes up less space on the bathroom sink. Arrived on time and works as described.