I researched several cordless vacuum cleaners to try and find one that actually would clean the floor and my grandchildren could use I ended up choosing this one simply because it was the lightest in weight. I had no idea that the long handle had a quick release to remove and then became the perfect size for a small child. My granddaughter loves to vacuum the floor now and it actually does the job. Will be getting one for each of my kids to keep at their house. I am sure there are cordless vacuum cleaners that work better but none designed ( accidentally? ) so well for kids to use