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Jul 12, 2008 8:00 am US/Central
Inventor Mom Offers Travel Must-Haves
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
Tired of picking up sippy cups and favorite items off the dirty floor, North Texas mom Jennifer Spencer knew there had to be a better solution and that's how the Take-Along Tether was born. The cloth-covered elastic band has an adjustable loop on one end to hold almost any item (pacifiers, teethers, bottles, sippy cups, toys, etc.) has a quick-release buckle for safety and convenience.
It can be attached to any seating device like a stroller, highchair, shopping cart, cart cover or even to a caregiver.
The product sells for $15.99.
Also on Spencer's list of must-haves are:
Who's Shoes ID
The Who's Shoes ID helps reunite parents and caretakers with their children as quickly as possible, and decrease the likelihood of children getting injured or kidnapped due to the child not being able to communicate with people and give his or her parents' or caretakers' contact information.
Especially crucial during travel. The Who's Shoes ID easily and discreetly attaches to all types of shoes, sandals, belts, swimsuits, etc., and contains emergency information to quickly reunite a lost or injured child with a caregiver. They are endorsed by several missing children's groups, including the national Klaas Kids Foundation and the Laura Recovery Center and sale for $7.99 through the Websute, by calling 713-301-5494 or at various retailers.
Baby Light & Clip
Baby Light & Clip keeps baby's fingers protected by illuminating under the child's fingernail, revealing where to safely clip. It also utilizes Safety Guards to protect the child's fingertip from entering into clipper blades.
A larger comfort control handle makes it easy for parents on the go. The product sells for $14.95 at such retailers as Babies R Us and Toys R Us.
Hotty Hoody
Hotty Hoody is a protective cover for hair styling tools and allows curling irons and other similar devices to be easily used and stored without worry of a child burning themselves. Call 877-446-8894 to order the sleeve, which usually sells for $16.95.
Snack-Trap
The Snack-Trap is a child feeding product designed for toddlers that minimizes wasted snacks and saves associated clean up time. The tip-resistant, handled cup allows toddlers to grasp and hold the cup themselves with a unique, patent-pending lid with slits that allow toddlers to see and retrieve food with ease themselves but automatically closes when the toddlers remove their hand. Call 248-828-7460 or order the products from the website for about $5.
GoPillow!
The GoPillow! is the world's first breast feeding pillow, baby blanket, optional privacy cover, arm cushion and baby body wrap, changing pad and sleeping surface. The ultimate multi-use baby accessory for travel situation, allows parents to meet many needs with a single compact item. It sells for $29.95.
Safety Turtle
The Safety Turtle Wireless Wristband Alarm is a combination of wireless signal-outfitted wristbands and a wireless base station receiver that sounds an alarm the instant a child falls or ventures into water. The base station can be positioned anywhere between poolside and 1500 feet away from the pool The safety turtle sells for about $200.
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