The average person only brushes their teeth for two minutes a day instead of the recommended six minutes (three in the morning & three in the evening). To ensure perfect brushing teeth should be brushed for the three minutes it takes for the sand to run out in the timer. It's a novel way to encourage longer brushing & there is a hole provided to hold the toothbrush when not in use. The design & colour of the wooden character may vary slightly from that shown. 9 cm tooth brush not included