Baby Gizmo

Taga: it’s not just a bike or a stroller, it’s a multifunctional people carrier!

By Jude Garvey

22:55 December 9, 2008 PST

When you first see the Taga you wonder why nobody thought of this sooner? This machine has taken all the benefits of a bike and a stroller and put them together in one unique package. Firstly, it is a bike with a stroller attached to the front of it but the bike can be removed in a matter of seconds to convert the machine into a stroller and it can also be converted into a double stroller or simply used as a stand-alone bike. A clever way for parents to get their cardio fix whilst their babe relaxes in comfort and watches the world go by. Read More

Innovative Lunar Baby Thermometer design

By Jude Garvey

17:50 November 24, 2008 PST

The Lunar Baby Thermometer presents a simple yet effective solution to the often tricky problem of taking a child's temperature. The thermometer design utilizes the common technique of holding one’s hand on a child’s forehead to check for a fever. Ergonomically shaped to fit neatly and securely into your hand, the thermometer delivers a fast and accurate temperature measurement. Read More

Clever cap transforms adult drink bottles into spill-proof kid's cups

By Jude Garvey

21:27 October 7, 2008 PDT

A unique product from One Step Ahead transforms an ordinary plastic bottle of drink into a spill-proof cup in a jiffy. Perfect for when there’s a screaming child in the back seat of the car and all you have is an adult-size water bottle. The screw-on caps attach to most leading brand water and wide-mouth juice bottles (15.9oz and greater) and are spill-proof and leak-proof. Read More

World’s first pure merino baby swaddle

By Jude Garvey

19:15 September 22, 2008 PDT

The Cocooi baby swaddle is made from super-fine, unbleached merino fabric which has the ability to regulate a newborn baby’s body temperature, therefore reducing the risk of overheating. The merino fibers used in the Cocooi are extremely fine (just one-tenth the thickness of human hair) and their natural crimp produces millions of pockets in the fabric in which air is captured and circulated. Read More

Pipila UV portable sterilizer: clean baby’s pacifier safely

By Jude Garvey

23:13 September 7, 2008 PDT

The Pipila is a colorful, portable pacifier sterilizer that is said to kill 99.9% of germs on a baby’s pacifier. The unit uses a patented UV/O3 (ozone) sterilizing lamp combination to break down the cell walls of most germs and then destroy the cells’ nuclei, leaving you with a clean dummy in about 6 minutes. The unit will not change the shape of the pacifier teat, won’t leave it smelling like a chemical laboratory and better still, won’t leave a nasty taste in your baby’s mouth. Read More

Hushamok: a stylish, snug and safe baby bed

By Jude Garvey

07:54 August 17, 2008 PDT

The Hushamok hammock gives new parents the best of both worlds. It is not just an unusual and stylish piece of furniture for the nursery; it is also designed to enable your baby to sleep safely and soundly on their back during those vital early years of life. Read More

Grobag's Egg digital room thermometer

By Jude Garvey

04:19 August 5, 2008 PDT

The Grobag egg is a digital room thermometer with a difference. The egg-shaped unit changes color if the room temperature changes from the recommended guidelines of between 61-67°F (16-20°C) and it also has a clear digital readout which gives the exact temperature of baby’s room. If the room is at the right temperature, the egg will glow yellow but as soon as the conditions change the egg changes color. Read More

Infant Pacifier Thermometer

By Emily Clark

22:35 June 9, 2008 PDT

Shaped like a regular pacifier with a small display screen on the front, the Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer simplifies the tricky process of taking the temperature of small children. Read More

My Plate-Mate stops mealtime mess

By Jude Garvey

19:10 May 12, 2008 PDT

My Plate-Mate is a unique spill guard that attaches to standard round child or luncheon plates (8"- 9 1/2") and helps to prevent mealtime mess. It can stop food from spilling off the plate on to the table and helps your child scoop his food on to his spoon or fork. My Plate-Mate is made in the US using 100% FDA approved food grade plastic and is PVC and latex-free. It is safe to use in the dishwasher and microwave and comes in pink, white and blue. As it is lightweight, parents may choose to take it to restaurants or friends’ houses, it could prevent those disapproving glares from the Maitre De! Read More

Tummy Shield seat belt keeps mother and baby safe

By Jude Garvey

19:13 May 8, 2008 PDT

According to a recent study by the University of Michigan, if all pregnant women wore a car seatbelt, approximately 200 fetuses could be saved each year and an estimated 370 fetuses die as a result of car crashes each year in the United States. However, stretching a seat belt across a growing abdomen is not the easiest job, nor is the belt comfortable across your tummy. A team of Australian engineers has come up with a novel seat belt especially for pregnant women. Unlike traditional seat belts which fit across the abdomen, the Tummy Shield is designed to be worn around the thighs, therefore protecting the abdomen from trauma resulting from a car collision. Read More

Qubies: a quick and easy way to freeze baby food

By Jude Garvey

23:51 May 7, 2008 PDT

May 8, 2008 Qubies ice-cube tray is unique because it has the divider on the lid. Instead of trying to pour baby goop into a standard ice-cube tray, you simply fill the container, press on the lid and pop it in the freezer. A few hours later you will have a tray of 30 ml (about 1 fl. oz.) cubes of baby food ready for junior’s dinner. Read More

Hurphy Durphy: added safety for kids in cars

By Emily Clark

21:58 April 16, 2008 PDT

April 17, 2008 The Hurphy Durphy Seat Belt Buckle Guard is a simple safety device that helps to keep capsules or infant seats anchored securely in the car by preventing accidental release of a seat belt. Read More

KABOOST child booster: lift junior up to your level

By Jude Garvey

19:09 March 26, 2008 PDT

KABOOST is a child booster with a difference: it raises the height of chairs so your child can sit at the table in a normal kitchen or dining room chair. It is made of heavy duty plastic but weighs just 3.5 lbs so it is easy to carry and with dimensions of 13” x 12” x 6.75” it’s compact too. KABOOST has an adjustable spring system which means it easily adjusts to fit 4-legged chairs and can be attached within seconds. The wide base ensures that the chair is very stable and the rubberized feet are non-slip and won’t scratch Mom’s floor. Read More

Baby Light & Clip: stress-free nail trimming

By Jude Garvey

23:03 March 9, 2008 PDT

March 10, 2008, New parents have enough to worry about without trying to cut their newborn’s tiny fingernails with traditional clippers or scissors. It’s hard enough managing to get hold of their little fingers, let alone stressing about accidents and as baby’s fingernails grow quickly, you’ll have to trim them about once a week. Read More

Nestt: a car seat designed for the 21st century

By Jude Garvey

17:24 March 5, 2008 PST

March 6, 2008 Innovative industrial design company think/thing has designed a car seat which is not only functional but also ticks all the boxes in terms of beauty and design. The colorful egg-shaped Nestt is a safe and easy-to-use car seat for your baby or toddler. Made from a closed cell polymer material that's easy to clean, breathable and soft due to the incorporated air-pockets, the unique shock absorbent design provides side impact protection and features a cast-metal base which snaps into the car’s latch system and allows you to swivel the seat with one hand and rotate it towards the car door. If you’ve ever tried to put a squirming child into a car seat you will immediately see the benefits of being able to swivel them towards you to secure or release them. Read More

KickTrak counts baby's kicks for you

By Jude Garvey

23:47 February 10, 2008 PST

February 11, 2008 The American Pregnancy Organization recommends that mothers-to- be pay close attention to the inter-uterine movements, rolls and kicks of their unborn child, as this is a good indication that all is well with their baby. If fetal movement changes significantly or there are less than ten movements within two hours it could be an indication of problems. Many obstetricians recommend daily monitoring, particularly from 26 weeks and there is good reason to do so, as stillbirths claim a shocking 70 lives per day in the United States. Read More

Boon’s Squirt: fuss-free feeding

By Jude Garvey

19:17 February 5, 2008 PST

February 6, 2008 Another novel parenting product from Boon Inc., the company that designed the Flo faucet cover, the Squirt baby food dispensing spoon makes the task of feeding baby easier. Instead of struggling with a standard spoon, bowl and jar, you simply load the orange Squirt bulb with food and attach it to the spoon end. With one squeeze, a perfect amount of food is dispensed on to the spoon. Read More

Boon's Flo faucet cover offers safety and fun at bathtime

By Jude Garvey

15:47 January 28, 2008 PST

January 29, 2008 The design team from Boon Inc. has developed a multi-functional faucet cover which meets a number of bath time needs: it may help prevent injury, has a cascading waterfall that tots will love and delivers bubbles at the touch of a button. Read More

Bloom’s Fresco chair grows with your child

By Jude Garvey

23:25 January 24, 2008 PST

January 25, 2008 The European design team at Bloom has created the Bloom Fresco contemporary chair that grows with your child. With a funky egg-shape and dazzling colors such as rosy pink and bermuda blue, this chair won’t clash with your existing kitchen décor and you’ll be able to use it for years. The Bloom Fresco starts as a cradle from birth to six months, it then transforms into a high chair and finally becomes a play chair suitable for children from 36 months up to 36 kg/79 lbs. Read More

Adiri’s Natural Nurser: A safer way to feed

By Jude Garvey

16:24 January 13, 2008 PST

January 14, 2008 When you wait nine long months for your precious baby to arrive, why would you take any risks when it comes to their health? Since the 1990’s, debate about the risks involved with using polycarbonate plastic baby bottles has been raging. However, there are alternatives to polycarbonate baby bottles including the Adiri natural nurser ultimate baby bottle which is 100% polycarbonate-free and bisphenol-a free. Read More

Lullabub automatic cot rocker

By Jude Garvey

15:53 December 27, 2007 PST

December 28, 2007 Nursery rhymes, a gentle lullaby, some desperate parents even drive around the streets in an effort to send baby off to sleep. The “Lullabub” presents an automated solution to this age old problem in the form of a remote controlled rocking system for a baby’s cot (or “crib”) designed to soothe your little one to sleep with a quiet, rhythmic motion. Read More

Hands-free baby carrier with lumbar support

By Mike Hanlon

November 15, 2006 One of the problems with a new munchkin is that they grow and grow and sooner or later the little tackers get to the point where they’re just physically too much to carry. Accordingly, we’re always on the lookout for a better baby carrier because, well, children are probably the most important thing on the planet … you won’t be thinking about much else when you’re on your death bed. The PortaMEe is a hands-free baby carrier with lumbar support to reduce back fatigue, a gel padded shoulder strap for comfort, and eye-contact with bubby. Read More

World's Lightest Portable Travel Cot and Playpen

By Mike Hanlon

October 3, 2006 There will always be a market for baby-related products which make life easier, simply because anything that can relieve the stress of being a life support system for another human being (no matter how much ya luv ‘em) just might help mum survive motherhood. Accordingly, whenever we run a story on products such as the fold-up stroller that converts to backpack, the HippyChick baby carrier or the Baby Sling Hands-Free Baby Carrier, mums flock to the BabyGizmo section of our site. So the Oomo Roomo, which is claimed to be the world's lightest portable travel cot/playpen, was a natural. Weighing just 7.2kg the aluminium-framed Roomo costs GBP65 and packs up into that natty little suitcase. Read More

US$17,000 Dummy (AKA Pacifier)

By Mike Hanlon

July 11, 2006 This folks, is a US$17,000 Diamond pacifier, which qualifies as a Gizmag story by virtue of sheer fiscal weight. Purveyor of innovative baby products Itsmybinky.com produces a range of personalised pacifiers and has just added the sparkly Diamond Pacifier to its collection, complete with 278 pave cut white diamonds on a 14K European white gold base. But don’t count on using it to get your money’s worth – Itsmybinky is promoting it as “a fabulous upscale keepsake” akin to the tradition of bronzing baby shoes. The pacifiers can be customized with coloured diamonds and engraved with bubby’s name or initial, birth date or birth weight. Alternatively, you can buy a latex pacifier with your baby’s name printed on it for US$7 a pop, sans diamonds of course. Read More

Resources for Mom Inventors

By Mike Hanlon

May 15, 2006 There is no more devoted, resourceful and inventive creature on the planet than a new mum. Across the last five years, we have witnessed countless inventions conceived by moms intent on making their baby safer and happier and caring for baby more effective and convenient. Now a successful mother inventor has created a company that produces and distributes products made by and for moms and has even written a book designed to show moms how to bring their product ideas to market. Moms seeking inspiration should check out the Featured Mom Inventors archive, while those who have already had their inspiration and are now seeking to commercialise the idea should check out the book. Authored by, Mom Inventors Inc founder and Chief Executive , Tamara Monosoff, The Mom Inventors Handbook" target="_blank">The Mom Inventors Handbook gives practical step-by-step advice for putting inspiration into action. Read More