Jul 2026 Rankings
Best Kids Toothpaste
We tested 7 products for harmful chemicals, real-world performance, and ease of use. Our top pick: Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free).
By Renée Torres, R3 Research Lead·Updated Jul 2026
7 products · 7 brands40+ hrs researchNo brand pays us
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7 of 7 products
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$4.49
$21.75
| Product | Heavy-Metal Lab Result (Pb/As/Hg/Cd) | Remineralizing System | Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) | Score | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock safety data | 8.6 | $1.95 | ||||
| Unlock safety data | 8.4 | $4.49 | ||||
| Unlock safety data | 8.0 | $21.75 | ||||
| Unlock safety data | 7.7 | $11.90 | ||||
| Unlock safety data | 7.7 | $3.58 |
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Compare Kids Toothpaste head-to-head
- Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free) vs Jack N' Jill Natural Kids Toothpaste (Strawberry, Fluoride-Free)
- RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste (Cake Batter, Fluoride-Free) vs Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free)
- Schmidt's Kids Tooth + Mouth Paste (Watermelon + Strawberry, Fluoride-Free) vs Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free)
Renée's Take · Jul 2026
How I Tested 7 Kids Toothpastes
I tested 7 kids toothpastes from 7 brands across 7 safety checks, including Heavy-Metal Lab Result (Pb/As/Hg/Cd) and PFAS / Organic-Fluorine Lab Result. Every product was scored the same way: material safety first, then real-world performance and ease of use.
What I found: The top picks pass third-party safety verification and hold up in everyday use. The kids toothpastes I left off had unverified material claims, missing certifications, or hidden tradeoffs that matter day to day.
Here's what came out on top:
- 1.Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free) · Orajel · 8.6/10 · $2
- 2.Jack N' Jill Natural Kids Toothpaste (Strawberry, Fluoride-Free) · Jack N' Jill · 8.4/10 · $4
- 3.RiseWell Kids Mineral Toothpaste (Cake Batter, Fluoride-Free) · RiseWell · 8.0/10 · $22
What Matters Most?
The criteria R3 evaluates for every kids toothpaste
Safety
Heavy-Metal Lab Result (Pb/As/Hg/Cd), PFAS / Organic-Fluorine Lab Result, Full Ingredient Disclosure
Efficacy
Remineralizing System
Usability
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Common Questions
Real questions families ask about kids toothpaste — answered with the data behind every score.
Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free) is our top pick right now. It scored highest across the 7 we reviewed on what matters most to families: how safe it is, how well it actually works, and how easy it is to use day-to-day.
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