Recycled High Chair

It may be a small market - the eco warrier who needs a temporary high-chair- but that didn't stop Belkiz and Designer Anthony Dann from inventing it! And I'm glad they did. This cardboard high chair was featured on ABC's The New Inventors and has won numerous awards.

Belkiz Feedaway is an easy to assemble cardboard feeding chair for toddlers away from home. It is a strong, safe, portable and lightweight version of the traditional feeding chair that can be pulled out for use when required and otherwise folded away flat. Feedaway is produced from recycled Visy cardboard and is 100% recyclable. The chair also comes with a two point safety harness. The non-toxic food grade coating can be cleaned with a warm, wet cloth. The chair conforms to the Australian Safety Standard Framework developed by the Infant and Nursery Product Association of Australia (INPAA) and is INPAA approved. Assembly time for the first time is between 15-20 minutes, while as the second time its up to 7 minutes and the third time once you know how to assemble it without the instructions, it is only around 3 minutes.

It can be purchased from www.sustainababy.com.au

Camera Eye Catcher

Here's the answer to getting kids to look at the camera! No more snapping fingers and whistling at your child as if they are a pet....I've heard some people do that.

I found this on www.etsy.com

 

This item is custom made and unless it says "Ready to Ship" in the title it could take up to 3 to 4 weeks for this item to be made and shipped.
It is always a challenge to get the little ones to look right at the camera. It never fails that they are looking everywhere but at the lens. I have created this great, brightly decorated lens "ornament" that my daughter refers to as "bling". This one in particular is an Owl, nice and big and sure to catch their eye. I can also add bells to this lens bling so that it may be worn on the photographers wrist to make noise to get the wee little ones attention while still allowing for hands to be free to snap that perfect shot.

Rocker with draw

A cute little chair with the added benefit of storage. Another great find on www.unicahome.com from the brand Offi.

Rocking chair with a lift-up seat and plenty of room for storage and treasures. Lots of holes in the back make handling easy for youngsters. Recommended for children 3 and up. Dimensions: 14"w x 24"d x 18"h

The Blackboard Table

This is a great alternative to an easel, especially if you need a table too. It also has a tidy spot for all the broken bits of chalk and the duster to live. It's from Oofi and I found it on www.unicahome.com

For the young artists in your family, a table that they can draw on! Made from birch ply with a uniquely durable chalkboard surface and a bowl in the center for chalk/eraser storage.

Offi & company was launched in 1997 out of the love for great design. This passion is satisfied by creating simple, beautiful, and practical furnishings that address modern lifestyle needs. By guiding and nurturing a group of independent, international designers – such as Karim Rashid & Eric Pfeiffer – Offi has launched more than 100 products and has won several prestigious awards for their designs.

dimensions: 30"dia x 18"h

Puppet Tattoos

The 'inventi' part of this product is that it is a temporary tattoo. This makes creative play very convenient and clean! I think this would make a great kids party activity.

I found them at www.unicahome.com

Animal Hands

Designed by Spaniard Hector Serrano, this series of temporary tattoos is great for young and old. Hands become animals! A set of 8 animals, safe and simple to apply with water. Instructions included.

Carry-On Baby

This one is verging on ridiculous and I'm sure it was thought up by traveler delayed in an airport without a TV or a bar. However it is inventive and that's why it has made the blog.

I found it on comfortfirst.com

Ride On Carry On Chair, Luggage Child Seat For Airport Travel

• Easy to install or remove in just seconds.
• Universal; fits on carry on luggage 18-22 inches tall.
• Folds flat to fit in the overhead plane compartment or under the seat.
• Made of durable, washable 100% polyester fabric.
• Headrest doubles as a handy tray table
• Instantly converts any wheeled luggage into a travel stroller
• Eliminates the need to hassle with bulky strollers when traveling
• Recommended for children 8 months - 5 years old or 40 lbs

The pram bike

The best way to describe this 'carrier bike' is that it's a motorcycle sidecar attached to the front of a bicycle. The trio version can also be converted into a pram and separate bicycle but this sort of genius doesn't come cheap with a starting price of 1,600 Euro.

Introducing the TrioBike www.triobike.com

A carrierbike is a fantastic invention for transporting the kids.
But once the kids have been delivered in the day care and you are working the pedals, it is not always that practical to ride around with a large empty carrier.

With the Danish designed trioBike, you can easily take off the front carrier and change the carrierbike into a bike and a pushchair.

The trioBike also gives couples the possibility, of one delivering the kids and the other picking them up. With each of you having your own bike, one can click on the carrier, deliver the kids. Later on, the other can ride to the day care, click on the carrier and ride home with the kids.

Water safety lights

A version of these lights were purchased by a friend with 4 kids under 5. So I think it's safe to say she is a credible endorser. These lights are temperature sensitive and will help children learn the hot from the cold tap in a fun and safe way.

I found the below product at www.koool.com.au

LED color changing tap head with HOT, WARM, COLD water detection colors.

This tap head will change color with the temperature of the water, ensuring you know by sight exactly what to expect before you wash your hands, brush your teeth, shave, or wash the veggies. Even flashes red if the water is too hot (above 45 deg C) so you do not burn yourself. Great for retrofitting or use in new installations, this tap light can be appreciated for both its usefulness and fun.

What's more, you don't need batteries to power the LED Tap Light, the flow of the water does the job!

Features

·         This is a color changing, temperature sensitive water faucet head with LED Light.

·         A truly creative way to make your bathroom or kitchen a little more interesting and safe.

·         This deluxe edition uses the water pressure to power the light - no need for batteries.

·         Primary function: Faucet head with water temperature indicating LED light

·         Water flow: Up to 2.0 gallons per minute

·         Faucet head colors/temperature:

·         GREEN; <=25deg C

·         BLUE; 25-35 deg C

·         RED; 35-45 deg C

·         FLASHING RED; >45 deg C

·         Primary Material: Aluminum with chromium plating

·         Dimensions: 40mm x 55mm (diameter x height)

Other Features:

This deluxe edition uses the water pressure to power the light - no need for batteries.
Easy retrofit installation, just twist off your existing faucet head and replace with the new one