I have read some of the negative reviews and here's what I have to say:1. I purchased this item on February 25, 2008. The batteries last FOREVER. If you use the light a lot I am sure that it will drain the batteries faster.2. My 2nd child was about a year before she slept all night. Being sleep deprived I dropped this more times than I care to mention. Apparently I have a habit of setting it on my lap and then standing up... Still works perfectly.3. It's called an Itzbeen (that translates to It's Been). As in this will tell you how long "It's Been". If you need to track feeding habits, diaper changes, etc it is very handy because you can track it 20 minutes later when you get to it in a notebook. Of course it doesn't track much more. It's called and Itzbeen, the name explains what it does...Bottom line, I love this product! I still have the one I purchased in February of 2008 and it is in perfect working order, all ready to use for the next baby!