Recommend your toddler flashlight!

[cntrymoon2]

All the Amazon ones get "eh" reviews. I'd prefer something with no sound. Originally, I wanted to get her the kind with the lens covers that make shapes, but those got particularly poor reviews. Does anyone have a kids flashlight they like?

[roseyloxs]

Same problem here for my 4.5 year old. I decided to add a real flashlight to his wish list. I picked this LED one from smith and wesson (http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-Galaxy-12-LED-Flashlight/dp/B000WCTXUY) that can switch between white, red, blue and green. I haven't seen it in person yet but I have no doubt he is going to love it.

[SnuggleBuggles]

We like the Little Tikes' ones but they make sounds.

Beth

[calv]

have you checked out the wind up ikea one? just a thought :)

[roseyloxs]

have you checked out the wind up ikea one? just a thought :)

I haven't seen the ikea ones but the crank up ones are a nice idea. It at least saves on batteries. I got one for everyone's stocking last year from mamabargains. Amazon has the same one here (http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Bums-Dynamo-Flashlight-Pink/dp/B005FUDJYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322746714&sr=8-1) but it was only $6 or so from mamabargains and it came in blue or pink. They held up pretty well for the year. One of the handles broke but its still useable. The other 3 are still as good as new but ds want's a more traditional on/off (no cranking required) flashlight this year.

[lines]

How about the crank Lego flashlight from REI (thread on the bargains board)? Its half off right now.

[YouAreTheFocus]

I got my 2 yo this one from Target, he loves it and it is easy to use:

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-FGLO3BUBP-Flashlight-Glow-Stick/dp/B003YHH41Y/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1322783054&sr=8-7

You click to change from flashlight, solid glowstick or flashing glowstick.

[MamaMolly]

Lula loves playing with a flashlight and the best one we've had by far was a cheapie Disney Princess one he picked up at Walmart. It has a push button and a regular slide button combined. That push button has probably saved us $$$$$$$$ in batteries!

[elbenn]

How about the crank Lego flashlight from REI (thread on the bargains board)? Its half off right now.

I was going to suggest this also. The reviews are really good.

[jgenie]

I was going to suggest this also. The reviews are really good.

I didn't see a crank version. Would you mind adding a link?

[calv]

I didn't see a crank version. Would you mind adding a link?

yes, link pretty please! TIA

[elbenn]

The first link is to the crank flashlight on Amazon. It looks like it is now sold out at REI. The second link is to the regular flashlight on Amazon--they still have this at REI with free shipping. Reviews on both are great. There is also a lantern, which is the third link, and it's still available at REI.

http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Dynamo-Flash-Stands-Colors/dp/B002FU5NQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322838419&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Play-Visions-LGLTO1B-LEGO-Torch/dp/B002O0BRRY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1322838419&sr=8-4

http://www.amazon.com/Play-Visions-LGLLA1B-LEGO-Lantern/dp/B002TUQYX6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322838672&sr=8-1

[roseyloxs]

I got my 2 yo this one from Target, he loves it and it is easy to use:

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-FGLO3BUBP-Flashlight-Glow-Stick/dp/B003YHH41Y/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1322783054&sr=8-7

You click to change from flashlight, solid glowstick or flashing glowstick.

I am feeling a bit silly now since I have now admitted that ds is getting a new flashlight for xmas and already has 2 perfectly good functioning ones mentioned here. Anyway the one above has been great for us. I bought one for each child for halloween they were about $5 a piece on base here. I love the glow part. This way they can use them in the car and no one gets a flashlight in their eyes. Warning there is a whistle on the end. I left the tape on so it took my ds 2 weeks to find it but he has since found it and uses it often UGH.

[cntrymoon2]

Thank you all!

[calv]

[QUOTE=elbenn;3348549]The first link is to the crank flashlight on Amazon. It looks like it is now sold out at REI. The second link is to the regular flashlight on Amazon--they still have this at REI with free shipping. Reviews on both are great. There is also a lantern, which is the third link, and it's still available at REI.

http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Dynamo-Flash-Stands-Colors/dp/B002FU5NQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322838419&sr=8-1

how much was the above light at REI and anyone have the REI number? THANKS!!!!!!!

[elbenn]

The crank light was a little less than $12 at REI. On REI, you can search "Lego" and all of the available flashlights come up.

[calv]

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crank lego light is back in stock at REI! :)

[artvandalay]

Yes! Thank you! Just snapped up the cheaper one (the $9) one.... and free ship!

I was really wanting a crank light (no Ikea closeby) and was eyeing these. DS2 is really going to love it, as he plays with our regular flashlight all the time and I hate that we go through batteries so much.

Is there any difference between the one with the yellow arms/legs and the blue arms/legs? Just wondering why the yellow armed/legged one was cheaper.

[artvandalay]

Oh crap. The one I bought is battery operated... UGH.

[catsnkid]

I saw the crank ones at ikea and wasn't to hot for them. DS has a CARS one, but yeah, it has batteries.