Peter Rabbit Hairbrush FAQ: Sizes, Bristles and First Use

Quick answer

Choose the Peter Rabbit Large Bristle Nylon Mix Hairbrush (PR01) if you want one brush that works from a baby's first hair through the toddler years and beyond. Pick the smaller Jemima Puddle-Duck Hairbrush (PR07) for a lighter, gentler option for very fine baby hair or a spare for the changing bag. Both are soft enough for daily use; the difference is size and cushioning, not safety.

Which Peter Rabbit brush is which?

The range is small, which makes choosing easier. The PR01 is the larger, rubber-cushioned brush with a mix of pure bristle and nylon. The PR07 is the smaller air-cushioned brush with soft, rounded pins. In practice, the PR01 suits thicker or longer hair and grows with a child, while the PR07 is a lighter all-rounder that feels less bulky in a small hand. If you are buying one brush for a newborn and want it to last, the PR01 is the more flexible choice. If you are buying for a very young baby with wispy hair, or you want a second brush for nursery, the PR07 is the practical pick.

Do you need a different brush as hair gets thicker?

Not necessarily a different brush, but a different technique. Baby hair is fine and tangles easily, so short strokes from the ends upward work better than pulling from the roots. As hair thickens, the PR01's bristle-and-nylon mix handles more density than a soft-pin baby brush because the bristles reach through the hair rather than just smoothing the surface. If you notice the brush gliding over the top layer instead of moving through the hair, that is your cue to switch to the larger brush or to section the hair before brushing. There is no fixed age for this; it depends on your child's hair, not a birthday.

How should you use a Peter Rabbit brush for the first time?

Start dry, not after a bath. Wet hair stretches and is more prone to breakage, so a first brushing on dry hair is gentler and gives you a clearer idea of how your child reacts. Brush for a few seconds, stop, and let them hold the brush if they want to. Familiarity matters more than a perfect result on day one. Keep the brush on a shelf rather than in a toy box, and wash it occasionally with mild soap and warm water, then leave it bristle-down to dry. Do not soak the wooden or cushioned parts.

Are these brushes only for babies?

No. The Peter Rabbit designs are aimed at children, but the construction is the same kind of cushioned brush adults use. Older children who like the character will get years of use from a PR01, and the smaller PR07 works as a handbag or travel brush for a child who has outgrown the nursery stage. The main limitation is handle size: a small child's hand fits the PR07 more comfortably, while the PR01 is easier for an adult to use on a child's hair. If you are brushing someone else's hair, the larger brush gives you more control.

Peter Rabbit brush questions at a glance

Which brush for a newborn?

The PR07 Jemima Puddle-Duck brush, because its soft rounded pins and small head are the gentlest option for wispy first hair. Buy the PR07 first if hair is very fine; add the PR01 later when hair thickens.

Which brush for a toddler?

The PR01 Large Bristle Nylon Mix brush handles longer, thicker hair and is easier for an adult to use on a moving child. One PR01 can replace a baby brush rather than sitting alongside it.

Can siblings share one brush?

Yes, provided you clean it between uses, especially if either child has scalp sensitivity or a skin condition. A quick wash with mild soap and warm water is enough; dry bristle-down.

Is the PR01 worth it over the PR07?

If you want a single brush that lasts from first hair through primary school, the PR01 is the more versatile purchase. Choose on hair thickness and how long you want the brush to last, not on age alone.

Product facts

• Peter Rabbit™ Large Bristle Nylon Mix Hairbrush - PR01: Rubber cushioned pure bristle and nylon hairbrush designed to provide complete care for hair and scalp. The cushion flexes with the scalp instead of scraping it, and the bristle-nylon mix moves through fine hair without the scratchiness of stiff boar bristles alone.
• Jemima Puddle-Duck™ Hairbrush - PR07: Air-cushioned head with soft, rounded pins for gentle brushing. The rounded pins are the safer choice for a newborn's scalp and for parents who brush quickly; the smaller head is easier to steer around a wriggling baby.
• Perfect For Smoothing Bristle Nylon Mix Travel Brush - PF10: Small travel brush in beechwood with a rubber grip, filled with a bristle-nylon mix to promote natural shine and distribute natural oils. A useful step up for older children or for keeping in a school bag, though it is styled for short to medium hair rather than long tangles.