2.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Flawed Design. Does Not Work For Kids Who Move In Their Sleep., August 26, 2014
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This review is from: Chummie Elite Bedwetting Alarm with 5 Tones, Vibration and Lights TCE25G, Green (Health and Beauty)
Based on the reviews I was excited to try this product for my nine-year-old son. I wish I had actually read the reviews from the verified purchasers because my problems are similar to theirs. The design is so flawed that it simply does not work. We have had it an entire week and it has not stayed on once through the night.
My son moves around a lot when he sleeps. Knowing this, I read the FAQ sheet on the company website and was prepared to use more flex tape and to have him wear two pairs of underwear. Unfortunately, this still didn't help the sensor stay in place. Furthermore, the plug that attaches to the alarm kept coming unplugged. I taped the plug to the alarm, but it still did not work. I even sewed a small pocket into his pajama t-shirt to put the alarm in and secured it with Velcro. Every morning his bed was wet, the sensor was off his underwear and the sensor was unplugged from the alarm. I don't know that anything will work at this point. The "clip" that it comes with is absolutely ridiculous. I also don't want to spend more money for an armband, especially if the thing becomes unplugged anyway.
It's unfortunate because my son was really excited about having an alarm to help him stop wetting the bed. It's hard enough being nine and wetting the bed. Having a tool that is supposed to help, but doesn't work is an additional blow to his self-esteem.
I contacted the company this morning. I'm hoping that they will refund my money. In hindsight, I wish I had gone with an alarm that has a mat on the bed. Unfortunately, we had to scrimp and save for this alarm, so I will not be able to purchase one any time soon.
Bottom line: For any kids who moves when they sleep, this is definitely not the alarm for you.
My son moves around a lot when he sleeps. Knowing this, I read the FAQ sheet on the company website and was prepared to use more flex tape and to have him wear two pairs of underwear. Unfortunately, this still didn't help the sensor stay in place. Furthermore, the plug that attaches to the alarm kept coming unplugged. I taped the plug to the alarm, but it still did not work. I even sewed a small pocket into his pajama t-shirt to put the alarm in and secured it with Velcro. Every morning his bed was wet, the sensor was off his underwear and the sensor was unplugged from the alarm. I don't know that anything will work at this point. The "clip" that it comes with is absolutely ridiculous. I also don't want to spend more money for an armband, especially if the thing becomes unplugged anyway.
It's unfortunate because my son was really excited about having an alarm to help him stop wetting the bed. It's hard enough being nine and wetting the bed. Having a tool that is supposed to help, but doesn't work is an additional blow to his self-esteem.
I contacted the company this morning. I'm hoping that they will refund my money. In hindsight, I wish I had gone with an alarm that has a mat on the bed. Unfortunately, we had to scrimp and save for this alarm, so I will not be able to purchase one any time soon.
Bottom line: For any kids who moves when they sleep, this is definitely not the alarm for you.
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