Tongue cleaner · ages 6+
Your child's first tongue cleaner.
A grooved triangular head, rounded edges and a wavy handle sized for small hands. Two or three gentle strokes before brushing.
A head made for a single stroke.
The wide triangular head spreads across the tongue; the grooves gather residue. Every edge is rounded, with no sharp corners.
For small hands and big ones.
The curved, wavy handle finds where fingers naturally rest. In the Family Set, everyone has their own colour.
Technical drawing
One piece. Four slots. A slim profile.
Every line is traced from the product's 3D model. Labels only, no figures.
- L
- Length
- B
- Head width
- t
- Thickness
- A–A
- Section line, thumb rest
Family Set
A colour for every cup.
Lilac, Aegean and Pebble, or any three you like. Comes in an ottopien box with a note card.
- Lilac
- Aegean
- Pebble
Quick answers
Tongue cleaning for children
What causes bad breath in children?
A common cause is the thin coating that builds up on the top of the tongue: the tongue is not flat, and food traces and bacteria settle between the small bumps on its surface. A toothbrush barely reaches it. Research suggests that cleaning the tongue can reduce bad breath for a short time. If it persists, speak to your dentist.
Does my child need to clean their tongue?
Tongue cleaning does not replace brushing; it completes it. It is a few seconds before brushing in the morning, and it teaches a child early on to care for the whole mouth. There is no official age-based guideline for tongue cleaning in children; if you are unsure, ask your dentist.
Can't a toothbrush clean the tongue?
A toothbrush is made for teeth; its bristles can spread the coating rather than lift it, and reaching back can trigger gagging. A tongue cleaner's wide, flat head passes over the tongue in one stroke. ottopien's grooved triangular head is shaped for exactly this.
What should I look for in a tongue cleaner for a child?
Four things: a head with rounded edges, nothing hard or sharp; a handle that fits a small hand and doesn't slip; a surface that rinses and dries easily; and a different colour for each child so siblings don't mix them up. ottopien was designed for ages 6 and up around these four points.
What is ottopien?
ottopien is a tongue cleaner designed for children aged 6 and up; the whole family can use it. It has a grooved triangular head, rounded edges and a handle with a thumb rest. It comes in three colours: Lilac, Aegean (turquoise) and Pebble (grey). It is sold through the official ottopien store on Trendyol and Hepsiburada.