Hygiene Products Your Kids and Tweens Need ASAP

No bad smells here! Click through our favorite hygiene items for that transitional stage.

August 08, 2022

By: Samantha Lande

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Keep Them Clean and Smelling Fresh

Kids can be messy, smelly, and sometimes downright gross. As they get older and enter their tween and teen years, that stinkiness is no longer cute. There are so many awesome products to get kids and teens to want to tend to their hygiene, perhaps with just a little bit of encouragement. You’ll want to add these to your back to school cart along with your pencils and notebooks, stat!

Spongelle Body Wash Sponge

Getting your kids to shower (I mean really shower) can be a chore. These animal shaped sponges not only make it more fun, but they also make it super simple. They are prefilled with a fruity smelling body wash, so just get them wet and start the scrubbing. The material is bacteria resistant, so you won’t have to worry about the dreaded buildup like on a loofah.

BUY IT: Spongelle, $42.00 (3 Count)

Deodorant

There’s a point and time where dirty kids stop smelling cute and they start smelling gross. We are talking about those armpits! But there are so many deodorants on the market filled with stuff that’s not so great for developing bodies. That’s where Clean Age steps in. It is clean, made for sensitive skin, and actually works.

BUY IT: Clean Age, $10.99

Acne Patches

Pimples start to pop up as hormones change and these pimple patches are a true lifesaver. Simply peel the patches from their packaging and place them on a clean face overnight. In the morning that zit will be nearly vanished.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.64

Stryke Club Starter Kit

So many hygiene products are geared towards females, who often seem to care a little more. But four moms wanted to change that, so they started Stryke Club, aimed towards male teens and tweens. Their stuff is free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates and it’s cruelty-free. The kit comes with many dual-purpose items, like a face and body wash combo, wipes that can be used head to toe, plus lip balm, a toothbrush, and of course a bag to store it all.

BUY IT: Stryke Club, $64.99

Fun Floss

Flossing is so important, but it often falls off the morning routine checklist — even for adults. And with kids, dealing with dental floss can be difficult. These unbreakable floss picks make things so much easier and they feature fun, fruity flavors that will make your kids excited to clean in between their teeth.

BUY IT: Target, $2.99

Schick Intuition Razor

Shaving your legs for the first time is a rite of passage, but it can also be filled with nicks and cuts if you don’t pick the best razor. Just add water to this one and shaving cream will lather up your legs. The barrier around the razor will help minimize those dings, but still allow for a close shave. A layer of moisture after keeps legs soft and smooth.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25.99 (6 Count)

Athleta Period Kit

For many girls, it’s that time of life where it becomes that time of month. Dealing with periods has come so far in recent years with so many more options. Start the girls off with this kit that has organic tampons, pads, and panty liners (options!) as well as some fun stickers and hair ties in a discreet bag.

BUY IT: Athleta, $35.00

Chi Dryer Brush

Tween years often start the years of unruly hair. This Chi tool is part brush, part hot iron and makes it so much easier to tame the frizz while drying and smoothing hair in one swoop.

BUY IT: Amazon, $38.21

Soapen

If getting dirty is your child’s idea of getting clean, this product may be the solution. This colorful soap pen makes it look like you are drawing on your hands, but it's making sure that all bases are covered when it comes to hygiene. The "paint" simply washes off. Yes, even tweens rush out too soon after quickly washing their hands. Throw one in the car for those on-the-go moments so you’ll make sure your kids are always washing their hands properly.

BUY IT: Amazon, $17.99

Foot Deodorizer

If those growing feet STINK, then add this to your cart ASAP. This peppermint spray doesn’t just eliminate odors, but it also prevents smells and keeps the feet free from the dreaded Athlete’s foot.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13.86

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