The Child Friendly Bathroom™ was developed by David Heffner for both of his daughters several years ago when they were gaining their independence as toddlers. The features are:

1. Motion sensor for the light switch with an adjustable timer- When a child enters the bathroom, the motion sensor detects their movement and turns the light on. The timer is adjustable to stay on from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. This motion sensor eliminates the need to have the parents turn the light on and then off again when they are done.

2. Toto toilet with a soft closing toilet seat- Toto toilets are among the best rated functioning toilets on the market today. The main concern with 1.6 gallon flushing toilets is that they become stopped up very easily. The Toto performs well and stoppages are minimal. The toilet seat is made of plastic and has hydraulic hinges that slowly close the seat and lid when they are tapped from the standing or upright position. The soft closing seat is a safety feature for small children and a convenience to all boys and men who get yelled at for not putting down the seat when they are done using the bathroom.

3. Delta hands-free faucet- This faucet is equipped with a motion sensor that will turn the faucet on when hands are placed underneath the spout. The water will stay on for 30 seconds and then automatically shut-off to prevent the sink from overflowing. Faucet handles are the single most source of germs in the bathroom which is why so many children get sick in the wintertime. This faucet not only helps to prevent the spread of germs (a health benefit for not only the children, but the parents as well), but also prevents scalding (a safety feature) and saves water (a conservation feature).

In summary, the CFB not only promotes health and safety in the bathroom for children, but teaches independence as well. And although the name indicates use for children, it benefits all ages and can be especially useful for seniors."