Some small kids don't flush because they don't like to flush (noise). I'd be less worried about the button's location than I would be about how hard it is to push the button. But, really, young children need help for many years with wiping anyway... By the time they are independent on the toilet they will be tall enough to flush either type.

What Kirk said :) I actually don't let my girls, 3 and 4 flush the toilet, partly because I want to make sure there isn't anything in there that isn't supposed to be and partly because at this age, I still check what comes out to make sure it looks healthy. Any toilet is good for shake outs.

Did you get the Aquia IV? I was thinking of getting that but keep reading about this scrubbing problem everywhere. How certain are you that the eco drake would fair better?

It's been a while but I think it's just the Aquia (it's one piece). I have two round bowl Eco Drakes and the one Aquia, so my real life testing is the evidence :) It's possibly just that it's an elongated bowl that is the problem. My Eco Drakes are reliable and easy to clean.

Thank you. Aquia is so nice but if I have to scrub defeats the purpose. Trying to convince myself aquaria is ok , but will likely follow your comments.