I have two young boys and we chose lever handles in their remodeled 1950's bathroom (polished chrome with white ceramic handles) and they never have trouble using them. We have cross handles in the master bathroom and every now and then I find that they haven't completely turned the handle all the way closed and there's a thin stream of water still flowing. But, it's not frequent enough that I'd sacrifice my design choice.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler lever faucet

We just put cross handle faucets in our mid-century bath remodel and I LOVE them. The kids use them just fine, and we plan to use the same faucets in their bathroom when we remodel it.

I don't think that makes any sense. How could something with more to grab be harder to use? I used the Kohler Pinstripe Pure series (which is available with lever or cross handles), and I love the cross handles. I had trouble finding cross handles that I liked. I didn't like the nubby ones and because my house is over 180 years old, I didn't want to use the more modern variety. In the end, the Pinstripe without the actual pinstripe was the best fit for me. Use what you think looks best; they'll work fine.

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thanks for the input everybody! i ended up buying lever handles today as I watched my two year old struggle with the cross handles at the Toto showroom. I prefer the look of cross handles, but I'm happy with my selection. Kevin, your fixtures are gorgeous!

I’m trying to decide the same thing I love them both. Mine would be going into an updated more traditional/transitional
modern style condo on the beach. Any thoughts?