Make this super cute toothbrush holder for kids! You can use a large plastic animal to make the cutest toothbrush holder for kids. Making a kids DIY toothbrush holder is a great craft for older kids with adult supervision or for mom or dad to do to surprise their kids. We love customizing a toothbrush holder for the family as a gift.

DIY kids toothbrush holder finished craft shown from above - plastic toy elephant with holes drilled in for toothbrushes shown with child's hand holding a toothpaste tube - Kids Activities Blog
Let’s make a Kids Toothbrush Holder!

DIY Toothbrush Holder Made from a Toy

Kids bathroom need an update? Check out this DIY Toy Toothbrush Holder!

Just take a plastic animal toy and turn it into a super fun (and inexpensive) toothbrush holder that your kids are going to go crazy over! We made ours out of an elephant, but you can use any large plastic animal that has a hollow body.

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Turn your kids’ unused plastic animal toy into a cute and practical bathroom accessory. This toothbrush holder takes minutes to make, and is sure to please your kiddos.

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Video: DIY Elephant Toothbrush Holder For Kids

Supplies Needed For DIY Toothbrush Holder

  • A large plastic animal with a hollow body (we chose an elephant)
  • Marker
  • Drill bit that matches the size of the toothbrush
  • Small drill bit
  • Power drill

Directions To Make Toothbrush Holder For Kids

Step 1

Start out by taking your plastic animal and deciding how many toothbrushes you need to fit. We did 5 in our elephant!

Step 2

Using your marker, mark out where you want the holes for your toothbrushes to be.

Step 3

Once you have your holes marked out, use the first smaller drill bit to drill the initial holes.

Step 4

After you have those done, take your larger drill bit and make the holes bigger with the second bit. 

Step 5

how to make a toothbrush holder - elephant toothbrush holder shown from side with toothbrushes sticking out
Your New Toothbrush Holder is so cool!

Clean up the holes, stick in the toothbrushes, and put it in the bathroom to surprise your kids with their new super cool toothbrush holder.

How fun and creative!

DIY Toy Toothbrush Holder For Kids

DIY Toy Toothbrush Holder For Kids

This toothbrush holder for kids is easy to make, cute, and a lot of fun. You need minimal craft supplies, but drill!

Materials

  • A large plastic animal with a hollow body (we chose an elephant)
  • Marker
  • Drill bit that matches the size of the toothbrush
  • Small drill bit
  • Power drill

Instructions

  1. Start out by taking your plastic animal and deciding how many toothbrushes you need to fit.
  2. Using your marker, mark out where you want the holes for your toothbrushes to be.
  3. Once you have your holes marked out, use the first smaller drill bit to drill the initial holes.
  4. After you have those done, take your larger drill bit and make the holes bigger with the second bit. 
  5. Clean up the holes, stick in the toothbrushes, and put it in the bathroom to surprise your kids with their new super cool toothbrush holder.

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