Lollipop Tongue Cleaner For The Kids

Lollipop Tongue Cleaner For The Kids

Lollipop Tongue Cleaner for the kids is an innovative oral hygiene device specifically designed to address the challenges of tongue cleaning in children, developed by designers Adele Rehkemper and Cliff Shin. This ingenious product, which won the Silver A' Design Award in the Baby, Kids and Children's Products Design category, transforms the typically unpleasant experience of tongue cleaning into an engaging and enjoyable activity by mimicking the familiar form of a lollipop. The design directly addresses a significant gap in pediatric oral hygiene, as research by the American Dental Association indicates that up to 50% of oral bacteria reside on the tongue's surface, contributing to halitosis and tooth decay. The product's distinctive lollipop-shaped design eliminates the common gagging reflex associated with traditional tongue cleaning methods, encouraging regular use among children. Crafted from BPA-free Tritan material by EASTMAN and featuring silicon components for the handle, this 170mm device weighs approximately 2 ounces and employs injection molding and over-molding manufacturing techniques. The intuitive design allows children to naturally mimic the motion of eating a lollipop while effectively removing harmful bacteria from their tongues, representing a significant advancement in pediatric oral hygiene tools. The product's development, completed between October 2012 and January 2013 in Illinois, USA, demonstrates a thorough understanding of both children's behavioral patterns and dental hygiene requirements, making it a notable contribution to the field of children's oral care products.

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— Adam Dawson