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Invent Boston designs and develops original products to add science + whimsy to  every day tasks at home.   Our first product is a Two Minute timer, Two Minute Turtle, a visual timer. The Two Minute Turtle helps children and adults focus on two minute tasks such as brushing teeth, physical therapy, taking a shower and speaking (practicing a presentation or learning a language).

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What Makes this Toothbrush Timer So Special?

2 Minute Toothbrushing Turtle Timer with Colorful & Fun Light Up Flippers

Turn Toothbrushing into a Game

“I’d give it 10 stars if I could!”

Amazon Customer, Miz Purplest

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Two Minute Turtle Timer™

• MAKE BRUSHING FUN: Each flipper lights for 30 seconds so kids have a good time brushing.

• EASY TO PLACE: Sticks to mirrors or any flat surface with the handy hook and loop fastener, simply stands up on the sink, and is water resistant.

• EASY TO START: Press Turtle Timer’s soft, rubber shell to start the 2 minutes of brushing fun.

• A HEALTHY HABIT: After the 2 minutes is complete, kids feel pride in their success, and you can relax knowing their teeth are clean.

• PORTABLE: Designed for small hands and packs for travel. Long-lasting with 2 AAA batteries (not included); no plugs or cords necessary.

“completely solved the toothbrushing battle…It’s magic. I’m amazed”

“completely solved the toothbrushing battle…It’s magic. I’m amazed”

Flashing Flippers Guide Kids to Confidently Brush Their Teeth Evenly

Starts at the Press of a Shell

When the soft, rubber shell is pressed, the brushing fun begins. Like a game, children get to guess which flipper will flash first — green, red, orange, or yellow — and start brushing the corresponding section of teeth.

Two Minutes Flips by in a Flash

Every 30 seconds, the next flipper flashes a little faster, upping the fun and guiding kids to brush each quadrant evenly. Before they know it, the full 2 minutes of brushing teeth recommended by the American Dental Association is up.

Victory Lap Time!

After 2 minutes, all the flippers flash, reminding kids to brush bacteria off of their tongue. It’s also the grand finale for completing a chore that’s no longer a bore, but a fun, healthy habit they can take pride in completing on their own.

Turn Chores into Cheer, Anywhere

Toothbrushing is only the beginning

Useful for a range of activities and chores, stick the Turtle Timer to any flat surface with the included hook and loop fastener or simply stand it up. It’s water resistant, designed for small hands, and easily packs for travel — no dangerous cords needed

  • Breaks 2 minutes into 30 second intervals

  • Great for other goal-oriented activities

  • No more reminders or brushing battles

  • Teaches kids HOW to brush their teeth

  • An adorable, toothbrushing toy and friend

  • Long-lasting with AAA batteries (not included)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) friendly

  • A helpful reminder timer for all ages


Specifications of NEW Two Minute Turtle Timer™

  • 5 inches x 5 inches x 2 inches thick, 3 oz. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included)

  • Soft, grooved, green rubber turtle shell with 4 durable flippers

  • 4 LED colorful blinking interval lights

  • Resilient, molded adorable turtle design

  • Water-resistant


Getting children to develop good dental hygiene felt like an overwhelming challenge.

But we couldn’t find anything that held their attention.

So, we made the Two Minute Turtle Timer™!

We designed the first Two Minute Turtle Timer™ with our kids in our basement workshop. It’s whimsical, unique, and an effective two-minute interval timer for brushing teeth.

And guess what? Our children have been CAVITY-FREE for years, ever since! True story!

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We love our Turtle Timer!

It's giving my boys some independence in personal care whilst giving me peace of mind that they are no longer skipping out early during teeth brushing.

Great quality product that engages both 5 and 8 year olds.

- Ali Odgers, Etsy shopper, March 2020

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