Brushing Before Bed

Even stuffed animals brush their teeth before bed, and your elf made sure of it with a full-size toothbrush.

A 2-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.

  • 2 min
  • No mess
  • Easy
  • All ages

What you need

  • a new or spare toothbrush
  • a small stuffed animal

How to set it up

  1. Sit your elf and a small stuffed animal side by side on the counter by the sink.
  2. Tuck a spare toothbrush under your elf's arm, with the bristles at the stuffed animal's mouth.

Safety check

Use a spare toothbrush, not one that someone uses, and keep them clear of the faucet. How we check

An elf doll and a stuffed animal side by side at a bathroom sink, the elf brushing the stuffed animal's teeth with a big toothbrush.

Note from your elf: Two minutes, every tooth! Your furry friend did great. Your turn tonight?

AI illustration of Moss, our own elf. Yours will look a little different.

Written with AI · Checked against our safety list · How we check

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