App review: Macleans Nurdle time

Macleans Nurdle Time  by GlaxoSmithKline PLC.

Available for ipad, iphone and android.  
Cost: Free

Nurdle Time for iphone

Nurdle Time for ipad

Nurdle Time for android

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When did brushing teeth become so fun? 

Macleans have created this free app which features a "Nurdle" {A pea sized dab of toothpaste - who knew?"} to encourage your child to brush their teeth.  This app has instructions on how to brush, a singing and dancing Nurdle, a 2 minute timer and a reward for finishing.  Collect the rewards and use these in the shop to buy clothes and accessories for your "Nurdle".

Macleans Nurdle Time will appeal to young children {approx 8 years and younger}.  It includes visual instructions for brushing and star points to collect.  This app allows for multiple players who can create their own profiles.  Great for a family, although we tend to select one person's Nurdle in the morning and the other in the evening.  

This app has definitely been given the thumbs up by my Mr 3 and Miss 7.  Mr 3 says "its funny" and Miss 7 says "its cool".  They have always loved brushing their teeth, however this gives them additional instruction and sets the time.  I think the app would be useful for a child to watch if a parent is brushing their child's teeth.

Note: On speaking with a dentist friend, she suggested caution that the use of this type of app may be distracting.  As a parent you are the best judge of how this may affect your child.  I would suggest all young children require supervision if not assistance during teeth brushing.  We don't use the app all the time but the kids enjoy it when we do.

Does your child struggle with brushing their teeth? 

Macleans Nurdle Time

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post.