Teaching kids good hygiene doesn’t have to be a struggle, it can actually be fun! With a little creativity, you can turn daily routines like brushing teeth and washing hands into something your kids look forward to. These two simple crafts, toothbrush tutus and a glamour discovery soap dispenser, are playful ways to encourage kids to brush, wash, and build lifelong healthy habits.
DIY Tulle Toothbrush Tutus
If your kids resist brushing their teeth, try this quick craft to make their toothbrushes extra special. These toothbrush tutu skirts are adorable, practical, and help kids easily tell their brushes apart. This is especially helpful if siblings have the same sparkly or character toothbrushes. Best of all, you can make toothbrush tutus in just minutes.
Materials:
- Toothbrush
- Strips of tulle (about 8″ x 4″)
- Trim or ribbon
- Thread
- Hot glue gun
Instructions:
Fold the strip of tulle in half lengthwise.
Stitch a piece of thread along the folded edge, then gently pull both ends to gather the tulle.
Wrap the gathered tulle around the toothbrush handle and hot glue it in place.
Glue the ends together to form a skirt and add a trim to cover the seam.
Since hot glue is waterproof, these tutu toothbrushes are surprisingly durable. And if they get messy, the tulle can be rinsed clean. Kids will love brushing their teeth with these sparkly accessories!
Glamour Discovery Soap Dispenser
Handwashing gets a fun upgrade with this glittery discovery soap dispenser. Kids will be excited to pump soap when they can spot little treasures floating inside. It’s a simple way to make handwashing interactive while saving money on refills and choosing safe, chemical-free soaps.
How to make it:
Start with a clear liquid soap dispenser.
Add small trinkets like Barbie shoes, plastic jewels, or acrylic flowers.
For boys, try LEGO bricks or mini cars for a playful twist.
Fill with clear soap and screw the pump back on.
The best part? You can refill the dispenser again and again while keeping the treasures inside. Kids will look forward to washing their hands just to see what’s floating around!
Make Hygiene Fun for Kids
With simple projects like DIY toothbrush tutus and discovery soap dispensers, hygiene becomes less of a chore and more of an adventure. These fun kids hygiene ideas not only brighten up the bathroom but also encourage healthy routines that stick.
So grab some tulle, a few trinkets, and watch your kids get excited about brushing their teeth and washing their hands every day!
Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!
Gorgeous blog! I love these ideas to teach kids to wash their hands.
these are all very cool ideas to make staying clean more fun!
These are so fun and cute! Love the tutu toothbrushes, can’t wait till my daughter is old enough for those!
These are great ideas!!!! Who wouldn’t want a tooth brush with a tu tu?! You could probably sell those!
I seriously love these ideas, especially the toothbrush tutu its super cute!!! I’m going to have to do that for my daughter
This is such a brilliant article. I love every single one of the ideas. My son is busy with dental hygiene week with the day care so the toothbrush skirt is a great suggestion for all the little ladies in his class. My littlest would also love to have a… Read more »