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Review on KidSwitch Lightswitch Extension For Toddlers - Laurie Berkner Edition: 3-Pack With 12 Themed Art Decals - Multi Award Winning! by Mark Hicks

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Marginal quality but overall a pretty good buy

I really love the idea of these things, my daughter can now go into the kitchen for a drink or to her room to play or get a toy all by herself with ease (which of course means less up and down and less running around the house for poor ole Dad!) Not to mention you get the added bonus of teaching your child not to waste electric and leave lights on all the time from a very young age which I like personally. After first installing them it took a couple times to explain that the lights are not toys to play with but after a day or 2 it has not really been an issue for us at least. Unfortunately the overall quality or design leaves a little to be desired at times, out of the 3 light switches I have installed, the fitment for the one in my living room can be a little funny at times, you have to either push up very hard or wiggle the switch back and forth a little to get the lights to come on sometimes. Also when installing the extensions over the light switch you have to find the "sweet spot" when tightening the screws, if you make them all the way tight like you normally would think, to the light switch becomes very hard to move up and down even for me, making it basically impossible for a 2 year old to move, all I did was back out the screws a little at a time until the switch moved easily but the extension was still securely in place and I have not had another issue. Overall I would say this is a must have when trying to promote some independence in a toddler and even teach some responsibility about turning lights out when leaving the room, and you may even save yourself some precious energy as well!

Pros
  • Lowers frustration for parents and children during moments of darkness or power outages
Cons
  • Can limit accessibility for people with certain disabilities