An interesting thought. I personally believe it is because they resemble the "put a block into a slot" style games - and babies seem preoccupied with inserting things into slots, especially their own mouths.
Of course, your hypothesis could be tested. It would make a nice experiment.
Antun
· 1 year ago
The outlets don't have to be installed face-side-up. It's perfectly acceptable (although less common) to install them with the "mouth" at the top.
Actually, outlets remind me more of Much's scream than a cute face :O
Scott Moonen
· 1 year ago
Interesting observation! My hypothesis is that babies love outlets for the same reason they love little ants crawling across the floor, cracks in the wall, etc. They are an intriguing -- even distracting -- interruption of the normal.
As to outlets being installed upside-down, I believe that it is normal to install an outlet upside-down only if the outlet is partially switched. E.g., if a switch in the room controls the bottom but not the top socket, then typically the outlet is installed upside-down as an indication of this fact. I don't know if this is a matter of building codes, but it does seem to be a very common practice.
Baby Jak
· 1 year ago
hah! I never noticed that before, now I get it :)
Oliver
· 11 months ago
Haha, funny insight, I wonder if the face does actually attract them? Although, I'm probably talking absolute rubbish!
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Of course, your hypothesis could be tested. It would make a nice experiment.
Actually, outlets remind me more of Much's scream than a cute face :O
As to outlets being installed upside-down, I believe that it is normal to install an outlet upside-down only if the outlet is partially switched. E.g., if a switch in the room controls the bottom but not the top socket, then typically the outlet is installed upside-down as an indication of this fact. I don't know if this is a matter of building codes, but it does seem to be a very common practice.
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