Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry Toothpaste review and giveaway - win a $100 Visa giftcard!



This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tom's of Maine.

When I was a kid, getting ready for bed was boring. We used whatever the grownups used to wash our hair, scrub our bodies and brush our teeth. No fun flavors or yummy scents, no cartoon characters on the bottles. No wonder I hated going to bed. Things are so much better in today's world of personal care products for kids! I know, I know, it's the usual You've-got-it-easy-in-my-day-I-had-to-walk-five-miles-to-milk-the-cow story, but as a parent I'm nothing but happy at the way kid-friendly products turn bathing and brushing teeth into a fun, pleasant activity. It goes without saying that the ingredients in a kids' product should be gentle, not harmful. BlogHer Reviews recently sent us a tube of Tom's of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste for kids, which I was more than happy to try because I know Tom's of Maine has a reputation for safe, natural and effective. But is Tom's kid-friendly? The Basics Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste for kids is flavored with real fruit flavor oils, not artificial sweeteners. It uses naturally-sourced fluoride to help prevent cavities, and uses calcium and silica to clean. The toothpaste comes in two flavors, Silly Strawberry and Outrageous Orange-Mango. Here's what Tom's has to say about this product: Only one natural oral care company carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a children’s toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine Anticavity Children’s Silly Strawberry with Fluoride. And because we care as much as you do, we’ve never tested it on animals or added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It’s flavored with natural oils for a great strawberry taste they’ll love. (Check out the Tom's official site) The Bongga The verdict is in: Tom's is definitely kid-friendly. Even the name, Silly Strawberry, and the friendly little parrot on the toothpaste tube got my kids smiling. I asked 3Po if he felt like doing a silly dance while brushing his teeth with the Silly Stawberry toothpaste, and since my kids have been shoved in front of cameras since birth, 3Po was more than happy to comply. So without further ado, here's a video of 3Po brushing himself silly: The Pea got into the act as well: Best of all, this toothpaste is as natural as my kids' smiles! I love the fact that there are no artifical ingredients. No saccharin, or sparkles, just calcium and silica and fluoride. And at about $3 per 4-oz tube, it's reasonably priced! The Blah The Pea gave this toothpaste a very balanced review; she liked the flavor but thought it was too mild: I myself have no problem with the flavor; I quite like the subtle strawberry taste, and I think it smells divine. My problem with the toothpaste is the vintage-y metal tube it comes in. I just find it hard to squeeze and unsightly. Why bother with this kind of 70's era packaging anyway? Can it be recycled? Update 12/18/09: Tom's of Maine has contacted me with an answer to my question above: yes, they do use environmentally sustainable packaging! Two thumbs up to Tom's for their eco-awareness and quick customer response :) The Bottom Line Tomt's of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste gets your kids' teeth clean and healthy without artificial ingredients. And it still manages to look, smell and taste like a kids' toothpaste, which means kids are happy to brush with it. Win It! One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will win a $100 Visa giftcard, courtesy of BlogHer reviews and Tom's of Maine. Required entry: Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you do to get your kids to brush their teeth. Extra entries: You can do any or all of the following, (you can only do each entra entry once; please leave a separate comment for each extra entry): 1) Become a fan of Bonggamom Finds on Facebook (leave a comment with your FB id). 2) Follow Bonggamom Finds on Blogger(leave a comment with your Blogger profile name). 3) Blog about this giveaway, making sure you have a link to the giveaway in your blog post (leave a comment with a link to your blog post). 4) Tweet this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your tweet). Here is a sample tweet you can copy and paste: Win a $100 Visa giftcard from @bonggafinds and Tom's of Maine http://tinyurl.com/yc3gqm2 Maximum of 5 entries per person. This giveaway begins at 9:00AM on December 15, 2009, and ends at midnight PST on January 15, 2010; I will draw a winner at random on January 16 and post the winner's name as soon as the winner confirms acceptance. Winner has 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected. For official BlogHer giveaway rules, click here. And don't forget to check out more reviews of Tom's Silly Strawberry toothpaste; each reviewer is giving away a $100 giftcard so you'll have a total of 8 chances to win. Good luck! Disclaimer: this is a compensated review. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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pauline15 on January 14, 2010 at 8:28 PM said...

I found bubble gum flavored toothpaste.... works wonders! I actually don't beg them to brush their teeth anymore!
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Unknown on January 14, 2010 at 9:52 PM said...

my children are all grown but I use to buy them fun toothbrushes and flavored toothpaste

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I let my kids pick out their own toothpaste. They seem to like that small idea.
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Jill Myrick (jsc123) on January 14, 2010 at 10:52 PM said...

I have a partial which I hate but it makes great incentive to get my children to brush.
If they start to whine about not wanting to brush I just take it out and smile. They go immediately and brush there teeth.
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Melanie said...

My godchild hates brushing her teeth. But she knows that when she does she gets to sleep. and She loves loves loves bedtime.



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Anonymous said...

I always tell my little sister (who wants to be like a disney princess) "Do you think Cinderella had bad breath before the ball!?"
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Crystal F on January 15, 2010 at 5:18 AM said...

There's a few things we've found out over time that work. One thing is I show them my teeth. My parents could care less so I have a ton of cavaties. I just show them and ask it they want their teeth to look like mine. This usually get them to brush. They also love our dentist and don't want to disappoint him so they will brush when I bring this up. My dh has also found a way to get my youngest to brush. While he's brushing her teeth she gets to use the hair dryer to clear off the mirror. It seem's to work so I'm not going to knock it. lol Thank you!!

Lydia A. on January 15, 2010 at 5:18 AM said...

I don't have my own children but I tell the kids I watch that brushing your teeth is the "in" thing that teenagers love to do. They want to be cool like the older kids so it's pretty easy to get them to brush! I also brush with them so we make a game out of it.

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CMC on January 15, 2010 at 6:09 AM said...

Honestly, I don't have a problem getting mine to brush. I have no cavities, and they want that, too. WHEW!

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Lindy said...

We brush every night before we go to bed. It is a daily routine

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Terri L said...

Luckily for me, my kids are pretty good about brushing. Just reminders is all they need.

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guettel78 on January 15, 2010 at 10:16 AM said...

I think I've lucked out and never had a big problem motivating the kids to brush -- though one thing I found that makes it even more fun for them is to surprise them with new flavors and new types of paste (especially the kind that makes their teeth turn colors so they'll know they got all the chompers covered!). Thanks!

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I bought them all spinbrushes with their favorite characters, so they think they're fun to use. :)

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shelley on January 15, 2010 at 10:35 AM said...

My kids are excellent about brushing and flossing their teeth. I am anal about it though so they probably get it from me!

susansmoaks on January 15, 2010 at 10:53 AM said...

i just make them brush their teeth each morning and evening

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Unknown on January 15, 2010 at 11:39 AM said...

My kids are older and have always been good about brushing their teeth. Prolly because I am a fanatic about it as well as I was always making up silly songs for the things we did so it was fun for them.

monky on January 15, 2010 at 11:41 AM said...

I have two little boys and what I found that works is I take turns playing each of their favorite songs in the bathroom while they are brushing.

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ladcraig on January 15, 2010 at 12:19 PM said...

I just give gentle reminders. ;)

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susan1215 on January 15, 2010 at 12:29 PM said...

My kids have a toothbrush that plays music so they dance a little while brushing.

Mir on January 15, 2010 at 1:19 PM said...

Fortunately so far it hasn't been a struggle (oh I wish it would stay this way!) - we still help her out but she has never fought as. We did start early though and have been consistent so it's part of the routine.

Suzanne on January 15, 2010 at 1:35 PM said...

I provide them with fun toothbrushes and good-tasting toothpaste varieties that encourage them to brush. Thanks for the great contest!

KowgirlsRule on January 15, 2010 at 1:50 PM said...

I don't have children that I have to get brush their teeth, but I do have nieces and nephews that stay with me sometimes and I always make brushing their teeth a game. (Things an aunt will do LOL)

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Anne on January 15, 2010 at 2:17 PM said...

I find that once you have reminded them enough it becomes automatic. I no longer have to remind my kids, it is just a normal routine now. I have always let them pick their own toothpaste though, which was important when they were younger.

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Melody on January 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM said...

They just know that it is a must that they brush!

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chromiumman on January 15, 2010 at 4:08 PM said...

we buy bubble gum toothpaste, it makes things much easier

Kristin on January 15, 2010 at 4:37 PM said...

I brush my teeth at the same time they do. We also make sure we have fun toothbrushes and good tasting toothpaste!

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ShesAnAngel on January 15, 2010 at 4:48 PM said...

To get my kids to brush their teeth, I let them choose whatever toothbrush and toothpaste they like. I also take them to a pediatric dentist regularly and they encourage them there. Honestly, they just do it cause they know their teeth will rot out if they don't!

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To get my kids to brush their teeth I 'bribe' them... with stories that have been known to border on paranormal activity! ;)

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Liz Mays on January 15, 2010 at 6:04 PM said...

Changing toothbrushes every so often or using battery powered brushes makes them brush a little better.
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Kidazy on January 15, 2010 at 6:05 PM said...

I can't tell you how much my niece hates to brush her teeth, at least she used to! We found her a princess toothbrush holder to match her toothbrush and recently picked up a disney timer as well so now toothbrushing time is the best time of night lol

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dvice12 on January 15, 2010 at 6:13 PM said...

We just make it a part of our daily routine and they like brushing

Bridget3496 on January 15, 2010 at 6:14 PM said...

my kids love the electric toothbrushes so that helps

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Charity S on January 15, 2010 at 6:36 PM said...

I let him pick out his toothbrush and his toothpaste. Thanks

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fancyfeet48 on January 15, 2010 at 6:44 PM said...

my kids seen there cousins teeth that wernt cared for so they never had a problem listening to me tell them to brush there teeth
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bettycd on January 15, 2010 at 6:53 PM said...

I've stressed that we have to take care of ourselves, that nobody is telling Dad and I to brush our teeth. Its very important and ... then I throw in stuff about how we all want a good checkup when we visit the dentist. They aren't scared of the Dentist but when he says brush your teeth - they seem to hear it better because they tune me out

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rlgrady on January 15, 2010 at 7:11 PM said...

We use an hour-glass timer so the kids know how long to brush.

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Sonya on January 15, 2010 at 7:33 PM said...

I let the kids choose their own toothpaste and toothbrush, which makes them more likely to brush well. The we all brush together!

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Outlet Babe! on January 15, 2010 at 7:57 PM said...

Nothing! He just turned 6 and we have no problem getting him to brush his teeth. Lucky us!!!

Mtlgrl4evr on January 15, 2010 at 8:07 PM said...

I buy the Tooth Tunes toothbrushes that play music.

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Jinxy and Me on January 15, 2010 at 8:32 PM said...

Luckily,my nephew loooves to brush his teeth. The problem is convincing him it's time to stop and also to NOT brush other things in the house with his toothbrush.

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Brian E. on January 15, 2010 at 8:38 PM said...

Thanks for the giveaway... We usually tell the kids that there will be no bedtime story unless their teeth have been brushed; it usually works...

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Sand on January 15, 2010 at 9:20 PM said...

Stickers and fun toothpaste flavors always do the trick.

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We got our kids started by getting them to mimic us and made it fun. They choose their own fun toothbrush and their own particular toothpaste.

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Angela G on January 15, 2010 at 9:51 PM said...

I buy fruity toothpaste and character toothbrushes for my boys. I also sing a little song while they are brushing their teeth to keep them brushing for at least a minute.
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yadgirl on January 15, 2010 at 10:19 PM said...

I don't have kids, but if I did, I'd buy them some flavored toothpaste and Spinbrushes.

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LuckyTJG on January 15, 2010 at 10:38 PM said...

I buy the toothpaste flavor they like and we brush our teeth together as much as possible. We pre-rinse, brush, floss, and use mouthwash. It's a routine for us and it works.
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I let them pick out goofy toothbrushes at target :)

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