Ok, so it's a duck with a thermometer on its back. What can be said about this bathtime friend that hasn't already been said? Well, let me start by saying that this is the second one that I've bought and the first one was so good I've bought it again! The only reason for buying another one is that duck#1 had started to look a bit tired having been used regularly for over two years. I've got to be honest and say that I can't remember if I ever changed the battery in that one but if I did it wouldn't have been any more than once. I can therefore confirm that this product is built to last and I'm also happy to report that it works exceptionally well.
Some other reviewers have reported that they've had issues with the duck listing (tipping over) or that the readout doesn't always work or is inaccurate. I can only speak from personal experience and say that this hasn't happened to either of my ducks. Admittedly, I had to encourage the display to come on by rubbing the sensors a couple of times with duck#1 but I suspect that was more as a result of limescale build up than anything being faulty with the product.
My son loves this duck and lines it up alongside his magnetic ones like a surrogate non magnetic sibling. I can therefore also vouch for its robustness as the magnetic ducks usually end up 'flying' out of the bath onto the floor.
In summary, this duck is built to last and it's very accurate. The only reason that it loses a star is that the battery compartment, as another reviewer has observed, is a complete PITA to open! I'm sure there were justifiable safety reasons for designing it this way but it's difficult to open.
At this price it's replaceable though and if this one lasts for another 2 years I'll be very happy.
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Happy Quacking!
| Brand | TensCare |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
