Crest
Crest Kids Sugar & Bacteria Shield Toothpaste, Strawberry Flavor, 4.1oz
The verdict
Most kids enjoy the strawberry flavor and parents report good cavity prevention, though a notable minority find the taste unpleasant or unusual with a strange aftertaste.
What parents love
- • kids enjoy the strawberry flavor
- • helps prevent cavities
- • gentle on sensitive teeth
- • doesn't burn mouth
Worth knowing
- • weird taste or aftertaste
- • unpleasant texture
Beyond the listing
Parents and reviewers appreciate the mild, pleasant strawberry flavor that kids enjoy without the strong mint taste found in many adult toothpastes. The toothpaste is ADA-accepted, contains fluoride to prevent cavities, and is effective when used as directed.
Holds up elsewhere
- mild, kid-friendly flavor
- pleasant strawberry taste
- ADA-accepted cavity prevention
- gentle on enamel
- good texture and smell
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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