RoutinedCharge the toothbrush
A toothbrush that dies halfway through morning brushing is a small but annoying hold-up. The visual support below shows your child that the brush goes on the charger every evening, right after teeth are done.
♂Charge the toothbrush
A man puts his electric toothbrush on its charger, with a lightning bolt and a wall socket nearby.
About this visual support
An electric toothbrush is handy until the battery runs out. You rarely notice in the evening, but the next morning, when time is short, shoes need to go on and the brush only buzzes weakly or does not start at all. That leaves brushing by hand with a brush not designed for it, or no brushing at all. Charging the brush sounds like a grown-up job, but it is something children can take responsibility for early.
The visual support ties charging to a clear moment: teeth are brushed, the brush is rinsed and then it goes on the charger. Keep the charger in the same place every day, ideally visible next to the sink, so the picture matches what your child sees. Many electric toothbrushes light up while charging, and your child can check that the light comes on before leaving the bathroom. It takes five seconds and saves a rushed morning.
In the Routined app you add charging the toothbrush as a small step right after brushing in the evening routine, so it gets ticked off in the same flow. You can try the app for 14 days at no cost.
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