According to a CDC survey, about 1 in 5 U.S. children had a flu-like illness earlier this month — and most of those cases likely were swine flu.

As we all know by now, handwashing is one of the best ways to stay safe. And we’ve shared kid-friendly wash tips on the blog before — everything from singing the “Happy Birthday” song to introducing you to the Scrub Club.

Now we’ve got a piece of prepare-aphernalia that makes it easier for children to wash correctly…enter the musical hand wash timer!

Whether you like Disney princesses or talking cars, these toppers can be added to any bottle of liquid soap, making them both re-useable and versatile. I might not be a kid, but I’m tempted to buy one for myself.

Lights, music…wash!