You’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing a kid’s toothpaste. I’m sort of wondering that myself. As it is, I have a dozen reviews in draft mode, and this is the product I choose to write about? Firstly, you should know that my son dislikes this product, and I have an aversion to it as well. At the end of this writing, the Kid’s Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash Watermelon Flavor will make a permanent visit to the refuse pile.

What makes this product a children’s toothpaste? For one thing, it tastes like watermelon candy. Secondly, it has a flip-top lid, and a squeezable bottle, both of which are thought to be child friendly. It’s a bottle of toothpaste as opposed to a tube. It stands upright in the medicine chest, and contains 4.6 oz. The packaging appeals to parents, and their offspring. The wrapping features bright neon green and pink colors. In the corner, is a watermelon figure wearing a sparkling smile. Thus, if you’re in the market for children’s toothpaste, this one’s apt to standout on the shelf. In addition, the wrapping has a clear section, so you can see when you’re running low.

The Kid’s Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash Watermelon Flavor is not sparkly, but it smells like watermelon candy. It looks like green liquid dish soap, and has the same runny consistency. I presume that’s because it’s a toothpaste gel/mouthwash. By the way, what makes a toothpaste/mouthwash combination different from other toothpastes that freshen your breath? According to Colgate, it’s a one-step process of combining the “cleaning power” of toothpaste, and “breath freshening” of mouthwash. Fair enough but don’t regular toothpaste do that as well? The company also says that the liquid formula has a “light foaming action” that’s supposed to get into the hard to reach areas between your teeth, and therefore, it, “Kills the germs that cause bad breath.”

All right, Kid’s Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash Watermelon Flavor does provide fluoride, which has been proven to prevent cavities. Moreover, if your kid dislikes brushing, then why not experiment with fun flavors. Well, don’t read the warning on this bottle because it cautions parents to call Poison Control if ingested. “Keep out of the reach of children under 6-years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”


Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

Inactive Ingredients: Sorbitol, water, glycerin, hydrated silica, PEG-12, sodium lauryl sulfate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium saccharin, flavor, xanthan gum, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C yellow no. 5.


Our Experience:
When I was young, my favorite type of gum was Bubblicious Bubble Gum Watermelon Wave. Anytime I had an opportunity, I'd buy a pack. Well, I haven’t indulged since my days in high school, which was over 20-years now. Naturally, I assumed the Kid’s Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash Watermelon Flavor would be a hit with my boy who hates brushing his teeth. William was excited to brush his teeth the night the NEW toothpaste came into our home. I was relieved not to be forcing the issue. The stuff runs like maple syrup, so you have to move fast, otherwise it’ll drip all over the counter, and your hands. My boy spat it out almost the instant it went into his mouth. He told me it tasted icky. We finished the job with his other toothpaste, and I tried it myself. Honestly, I don’t know what the fuss was about. It tastes like candy. It’s sweet with a strong watermelon flavor. If you put it directly on your tongue, it'll give you that just-ate-a-lemon look, because it’s tangy. As the warning implies, it’s not to be ingested. It’s to clean your teeth.

More importantly, the product didn’t give me the fresh breath I’m used to with other toothpastes. I didn’t feel the “foaming action,” and it felt like I had to brush my teeth again. Thus, I did… with my regular toothpaste. At $2.89 the price isn't bad, but it's messy. After just a few uses, it's gooped up the flip-top lid. If you’re pregnant, and you’re having a difficult time brushing your teeth with mint-flavored toothpastes, like I did, then it may be worth trying. It’s not for those who don’t like strong, tangy flavored toothpastes.

Colgate-Palmolive Company
New York, NY 10022
Toll-free 1-800-468-6502
www.colgate2in1.com




Recommended: No