One of the challenges I found with headlamps when my son as six, was that the temptation to open the battery pack was irresistable. They were easily broken becuase those little tabs that secure the battery covers aren't very sturdy in a lot of lights. Not trying to dissaude, I love headlamps too, just something to keep in mind when shopping for one. My solution was to buy less expensive ones and being prepared to buy another sooner than I'd like. if you kit it in the kit and keep an eye on the kit, they have a much longer life.