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I can’t believe I’m asking this!

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flowerbiithc · 10/12/2025 21:37

I asked my partner for some more ideas for stocking fillers for our 8 & 9 year olds. He mentioned new toothbrushes. I said oh actually I was thinking of getting them electric ones so we just change the heads. He said no and that he has stabbed hhimselfin the face by his eye when the head has came off the toothbrush of his electric one. I was bewildered and said how on earth does that even happen?! He’s the processed to say I’m argumentative and if I buy the kids one and they stab themselves in the eye when the head comes off it’s all my fault. In my 36 years of life and using one. That has never happened. Am I right in thinking WTF?!

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youalright · 11/12/2025 06:29

Jk987 · 11/12/2025 06:15

I’d stick with manual toothbrushes and spend your money on something more fun for them.

Giving kids a toothbrush, underwear etc doesn't really come out of the Christmas budget its stuff you would buy anyway but are just wrapping them up as extra to open as its fun. I wrap allsorts up for my kids but its not in place of toys its just extras as they love a pile of presents.

Jk987 · 11/12/2025 06:15

I’d stick with manual toothbrushes and spend your money on something more fun for them.

christmasideers · 11/12/2025 06:12

Redpeach · 10/12/2025 23:07

But for young kids? Its like buying nail clippers

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My children have always had a toothbrush (or toothbrush heads) in their stockings. They’ve never been upset about it. Just like they know they always get socks in there and aren’t disappointed by those either. They’d probably be disappointed if they didn’t because it’s part of the tradition for them.

My adult son is actually getting nail clippers in his stocking and my daughter is getting tweezers in an attempt to stop mine going wandering!

BeNoisyFish · 11/12/2025 06:09

I think an electric toothbrush is worth it, my teeth feel a lot cleaner from an electric than a manual. If your children are cooperative, sensible and can stay still to brush, it should be safe for them to use and swap heads each time.

BeNoisyFish · 11/12/2025 06:05

The older oralb pro 3000 has a screwdriver like connector
https://owp.klarna.com/product/3221776504/Braun-Oral-B-Pro-3-3000-White-Junior-Frozen.jpg

The "OralB io 3 ultrasonic" newer model has a flatter and safer looking connector
https://images.ctfassets.net/bvfblnbzfyak/5UDxnBydcaPtLRBQz9lCvp/75ffb31c03e6dc3c685857d4125d66bc/SnowballUltimateCleanBlackUKSI06112923067.png?fm=webp&q=85

however the brush heads are more expensive than the older oralb electric brushes.

https://shop.oralb.co.uk/p/io3-electric-toothbrush-duo-pack-ice-blue-and-matte-black/15213839/?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=14712479&gadsource=1&gadcampaignid=19970833833&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hQ4rj6-SMWxuXQ95ESD2M4YyeDP3KQqI2uHJqaFqvluNjK7c9Nxz8BoCxLkQAvDBwE

Three year olds allowed age to use electric toothbrush is probably assumed an adult would be supervising them til age 8.

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OneMoreProfiterole · 11/12/2025 05:57

OP please make sure you’ve locked away the dental floss in case he garrottes himself with it.

Topseyt123 · 11/12/2025 04:39

We've all had electric toothbrushes for years and years. We've all managed not to stab ourselves in the eyes with them.

He's being a total pillock.🤣🤣 Get your kids the toothbrushes.

AlwaysTheRenegade · 11/12/2025 04:34

I've put those cheap light up toothbrushes in my kids stockings when they were about three or four, they're great for encouraging brushing and fill it up a bit more...

If your husband's serious he's hilarious 😂

AlwaysTheRenegade · 11/12/2025 04:30

Hahaha, tell him he's being a knobhead 😂

Is he serious? Did he want you to ask if he was ok or something? What toothbrush does he use now?! Is he ok opening the cardboard packets manual toothbrushes come in?! Might get a papercut 😂

RosesAreRedRight · 11/12/2025 04:30

just out of interest, can he manage cutlery or is that a no go too?

youalright · 11/12/2025 03:32

Redpeach · 10/12/2025 22:37

A toothbrush for a gift?!

Whats wrong with that. We wrap allsorts up for the kids they just love opening presents. Its obviously not a main present.

RedToothBrush · 11/12/2025 03:03

He DEFINITELY needs an electric toothbrush for Christmas even if you don't get them for the kids.

HalfasleepChrisintheMorning · 11/12/2025 02:59

I’m a dentist and have heard a lot of excuses for poor oral hygiene but this is a first!😂

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 11/12/2025 02:58

Hilarious! Wrap them with safety goggles.

DurinsBane · 11/12/2025 02:46

I’ve stabbed my self in my cheek plenty of times! But not my eye luckily 😁

Kimura · 11/12/2025 02:43

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 10/12/2025 21:46

Does he mean he had hold of it pulling the head off, it was stuck but then came off suddenly and he effectively punched himself in the face holding the head? In which case he's a bit of a twit.

Or was he an innocent victim of a toothbrush with aspirations to be a nerf gun when it grows up?!

Or was he an innocent victim of a toothbrush with aspirations to be a nerf gun when it grows up?!

OP - Suggest as alternative buying your kids Nerf guns and a year's supply of toothpaste, and having them brush their teeth by pasting the end of the darts and firing them into each other's mouths every morning. Much safer and more fun.

LindaFiato · 11/12/2025 02:10

What, i never stabbed myself in the eye with any toothbrus.

InterestedDad37 · 11/12/2025 01:58

flowerbiithc · 10/12/2025 21:59

Thankyou all! I knew I wasn’t barmy!

But wait, hold on a mo, for AI hath spoken... (See pic) 🪥🦷🔪

I can’t believe I’m asking this!
Mothership4two · 11/12/2025 01:51

lcakethereforeIam · 10/12/2025 22:12

Here's an idea for a stocking filler for your DH, just give MN a moment.

😂

PyongyangKipperbang · 11/12/2025 01:46

I would buy the toothbrushes and laminate instructions sheets with an illustration of a toothbrush in the eye with big red cross through it, and an illustration of a toothbrush in the mouth with big green tick.

And I would give the same gift to your husband.

But I am a middle aged single woman sick of Menrons, plus I am a piss taking bitch.

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flowerbiithc · 11/12/2025 01:35

AngelicKaty · 11/12/2025 00:29

I hope your chest infection clears up soon OP so you can enjoy Christmas with your DC. (Your foul-mouthed "D"P, on the other hand, can go to hell in a hand cart!) Keep smiling - especially when you buy those electric toothbrushes! 😘 Sending you a BIG virtual hug! 🤗

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Thankyou my love! The toothbrushes are arriving tomorrow!! Might ram them up his arse whilst he sleeps 😂 thank you for your kind words. Have a lovely Xmas 🎄

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Tigerbalmshark · 11/12/2025 00:41

How was the toothbrush anywhere near his eye? Has he misunderstood what “eye teeth” are? 🤣

AngelicKaty · 11/12/2025 00:29

flowerbiithc · 11/12/2025 00:05

He can be like this quite often. I get called that on a regular basis. I only have ever called it him in a retaliation once. I hate the word. I’m trying to make steps to leave but that’s obviously another story! But honestly you have all have me a proper good laugh so I’m feeling better!! Apart from the amount of my inhaler I’ve had to take from laughing so hard with an awful chest infection 🤣🤦‍♀️. But still laughter is good medicine 🥰

I hope your chest infection clears up soon OP so you can enjoy Christmas with your DC. (Your foul-mouthed "D"P, on the other hand, can go to hell in a hand cart!) Keep smiling - especially when you buy those electric toothbrushes! 😘 Sending you a BIG virtual hug! 🤗

Discoprincess6 · 11/12/2025 00:12

He’s the idiot not you sorry if that wasn’t made clear in my post