Belkin Introduces a Washable Mouse for Kids

With kids coming to the computer at younger and younger ages, little hands need a smaller mouse to maneuver the PC. Those little hands also carry lots of germs.

The occasional disinfectant wipe or cleaning spray on a paper towel can clean most germs off of a mouse, but Belkin has come out with a washable mouse that can be submerged under water and cleaned with mild soap. That should do it.

I saw the mouse floating in a bowl of water next to a rubber ducky at a trade show, and it even continued to work under water. This is not a must-have for families, but the $29.99 mouse can provide some peace of mind if lots of little, germy hands are using the family computer throughout the week. Being able to give a mouse a good washing is one way to avoid the spread of some germs, at least.

The mouse can also (obviously) take a spill, but allowing drinks around small children and computers is not the smart way to go. The simple design and size of the mouse is nice for smaller hands.

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