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How the Aqueduck Can Help Your Kids Wash Their Hands

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Updated March 23, 2011

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How the Aqueduck Can Help Your Kids Wash Their Hands

The Aqueduck faucet extender can help young children reach the water without straining mom's back.

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The Bottom Line

Great product that is simple but effective.

Pros

  • Easy to install.
  • Effectively makes it easier for kids to wash their hands.
  • Easily pushed back or removed for adults.
  • Can be used to help wash a child's hair in the sink also. (My son loves to do this!)

Cons

  • Not widely available at retailers.
  • May not fit over very large faucets.

Description

  • Yellow plastic "slide" with a rubber opening at the end to fit over the faucet.
  • Fits over most bathroom faucets.
  • Directs water toward the front of the sink so little hands can reach it.
  • Available through manufacturer's website in blue/yellow or pink/yellow for $12.99.
  • Also available at some specialty retailers, on Amazon.com and smallfryz.com.

Guide Review - How the Aqueduck Can Help Your Kids Wash Their Hands

The Aqueduck faucet extender is a simple product that fits easily over the end of your kitchen or bathroom faucet and brings the water closer to your child's hands. After holding up two little boys and attempting to wash their hands myself for years, I think the Aqueduck is a great idea. It's easy to use, easy on your back and the kids love it.

Made of BPA and PVC free plastic, the end simply slips over the faucet and that's it. When you turn on the water, it is directed closer to the front of the sink so little hands can reach it. It's a simple design but works very well.

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