Your Mama Likes Encouraging Hand-Washing

By Maria on November 4th, 2009

When Shandle offered me a sample Shandle to try, I have to admit I accepted just because the name is hilarious. (Come on guys, it’s short for “Seat Handle.” What did you THINK it was short for?)

But the thing is, I need all the cleanliness help in the bathroom I can get. My three-year-old is still at the stage where he is capable of covering every square inch of my bathroom with urine in under thirty seconds. The Shandle attaches to the toilet seat and provides your child a clean way to lift and lower the seat without touching the dirty toilet seat. The Shandle also has cute little pictures to remind kids to wash hands. (That’s actually the focus of the product.)

Since my son can’t read, the biggest benefit for us has been the handle’s function. He uses it to lift and lower the seat, and I am therefore less grossed out.

shandle02 But for older kids, I can definitely see where the messaging could serve as a handwashing reminder. In these days of swine flu hysteria, any amount of handwashing helps. At about $7, this isn’t a huge splurge. If you don’t have small children and you do have a husband who could use a little extra reminder to lower the seat (and wash his hands) they also make plain Shandles. (Personally, I love the printed ones.)

I recommend this if you have children under the age of about 10 in the house. It isn’t going to promote clean hands all on it’s own, so always make sure you have a stepping stool handy, plenty of soap, and clean towels for drying hands. (It doesn’t hurt to supervise.)

This unrelated but hilarious video has actually helped my son perfect his handwashing techniques:

Human Nature on dvd

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About the author: Maria is surrounded by boys. She gets all aflutter when she finds good deals, new episodes of Gossip Girl, and big bold bottles of red wine. Read more from this author.

Kira

says:

11/04/2009 at 8:37 AM

I love the Monty the Monster Shandle! I have 3 boys ages 8 and under….and their bathroom constantly smells like a locker room! Ick! I’ll take all the help I can get!

Jeni ~DuchessofBlog

11/04/2009 at 9:45 AM

I have a 4 year old who still dribbles all around the toilet & drives me INSANE. The hand washing video looks like something that would be on Yo Gabba Gabba…creepy.

Diane

Big fan of O-BOT (though what’s the deal with no girl robots?)

Jodee

11/04/2009 at 9:50 AM

They are so cute… I like the Robot Factory one. It would be a great reminder for kids to wash their hands. My 3 year old does not like to wash his hands so I constantly am having to remind him. I loved the little video about washing hands it was hilarious! The Kids loved it.

Melissa Dominic

11/04/2009 at 10:02 AM

i need you to know that this video is my new favourite thing in life. IN LIFE.

I also agree with Diane there. I love the o-bot (yeah, i mean, i had to look to see what they offered), but, my women’s studies certificate is crying out for some womanly robot equality!

(unless the girly-bots know how to wash their hands without being reminded…)

amy p

11/04/2009 at 4:26 PM

I love the pink bunnies.

fb fan of shandle. amy bolda pugmire

11/04/2009 at 4:27 PM

tweeted
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/5430819873

Tia

11/04/2009 at 5:10 PM

I like the Black Cat Standing By Shandle.
nhmummab@comcast.net

susan varney

11/05/2009 at 2:19 PM

the robot factory mverno@roadrunner.com

Laura C

11/05/2009 at 10:15 PM

Frog Bear is running late I have chosen.

11/06/2009 at 10:13 PM

I tweeted .
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

lilshuga2001

11/07/2009 at 3:29 PM

Bird on a wire for me please!!

11/07/2009 at 3:30 PM

http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/5514280605

Erma H

11/10/2009 at 9:14 AM

I like the monster mashups.

Kristi

11/10/2009 at 12:31 PM

This would be VERY helpful in our house. I loved the Monty the Monster one for my two boys.

Jodi

11/10/2009 at 1:00 PM

I really like the stained glass design.

James Scheminant Sr

11/10/2009 at 1:36 PM

I like the Bird on a wire

Lance Pearson

11/10/2009 at 1:44 PM

i love the pink bunny shandle
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com

11/10/2009 at 1:45 PM

im a fan on facebook
dreamcleavers
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com

Michelle Carter

11/10/2009 at 4:05 PM

Love the the potty training tool

LOL sorry meant to say butler the monster

Melanie D

11/10/2009 at 7:49 PM

Robo Washes His Hands is our favorite!

Brooke

11/10/2009 at 8:37 PM

Oh Monty the Monster…. my son would love it

Andrea B

11/10/2009 at 10:50 PM

I want The Natural design. Also, I’m curious what brand of step stool is in your toilet pic and where did you get it? I like the curved design, seems like it would be safer where the kid would be less likely to step off the edge in the area between the step and the toilet.

Storm