We use our handheld the same way as a fixed shower head. Why would you need more for a kid's bath?

That's what I have in my master bathroom shower - it's perfect. But mine is high enough for an adult to stand under comfortably to shower..............which might make it difficult for a child to reach up to uncouple the head to use as a hand held.

Our kids grew up with exactly that and it worked perfectly well for the 26 years we lived in that house. When they were little, the shower head was a red plastic thing (from Grohe) that either they or we called "Nessie" (as in Loch Ness monster) - way more fun than a traditional shower head, plus it happened to match the room's colors. I wonder if they still offer that.

we used only those (on bars) in our new house and I like them a lot. We don't move them around too often, though as we are both tall. It would be a pain if the connection got sloppy over time.

We have a Grohe on a slider bar. Totally adjustable, up and down, left and right, and also the angle, and can not imagine why we'd want a stationary one. If you get a really good quality one, it won't be a problem. I stayed at a few motels that have cheapo ones that get sloppy and won't stay put and are difficult to adjust, so I know how that is. This is one instance where you don't want to go cheap. And most of the newer heads are metal looking plastic, lightweight and won't crack a tub or tile if dropped.

-Babka

I also have a Grohe handheld on a slider bar as my only shower head. I now wouldn't be without a handheld and I don't really see the point in have a fixed one as well. Since it can be adjusted in height, it would probably be great for kids. I find it easy to reseat in its holder.

Thank you all for your input. I now feel confident with my decision of going with just the Grohe handheld on a bar. Thanks!

Sounds like you have already decided, but we have just a Hansgrohe handheld shower head on a jaclo slider bar in our master bathroom and are putting exactly the same combination in our hall bathroom (remodel under way). Works great.

( The jaclo slider bar is also rated as a grab bar.)

I am keeping the fixed shower head and adding a Jaclo slide/grab bar for the separate handheld. There will be a diverter valve to select between them. Regular shower heads have a much more powerful spray that that of any handheld. The handhelds are mostly used for cleaning the shower or for when you want less water/spray for your shower, for example if you don't want to get your hair wet.

I have this set up in my master and will be doing the same thing when I remodel the 3 secondary bathrooms.

Anothet one with grohe on a slider only. This is in the houses only shower. Gets tons of use and we couldn't be happier but we are all under 5'10"

Our Hansgrohe handheld has more pressure than the wall mount shower head it replaced.

I don't agree with what Chispa's said. We had a Grohe fixed and a Grohe handheld in the same shower. They were used concurrently nearly every morning for 26 years and neither had stronger flow than the other. If you have the same size supply pipe, the pressure should be the same all else being equal. We had a 1/2" line to the fixed shower and a 3/4" inch line for the handheld and body sprays (no diverter). All could be on at the same time with excellent (and at least equal) pressure. The shower heads on both showers were the same.

I also have "just" a handheld fixture in my master bathroom. We just replaced it actually; the old one developed a leak in the hose. We've been in the house 14 years, and the old one was here when we moved in -- can't complain about that.

I see no need for a second, stationary head in any bathroom. The plumber who insists that "everyone does it" is trying that same old, stale line that we all tried with our parents when we wanted to go here or there, and they'd already said no.

We have only the handheld Grohes on vertical bars. Spray is adjustable to plenty powerful. (Of *course* a plumber would want you to buy two shower heads -- or more! LOL)

My Grohe handheld is the Cosmopolitan, not exactly full of spray patterns. There are two and I cannot discern any difference between the two. It's a nice spray, not particularly forceful. At first I missed my old stronger spray, but I do like my Grohe and would choose it again.

Linelle, unscrew that head and remove the flow restrictors. (I think we had to use needle nose pliers) and brute force. (Ours had a a couple of them to bring the flow down to 1.5 gpm...unacceptable). Leave the screen in there because I have no idea how you would be able to get sandy grits out if they got stuck in the spray holes. You will be happy with the results.

-Babka