Parenting

Power Hog Piggy Bank: Green Gadget for Kids

This little bank isn't your average run-of-the-mill piggy bank. The Power Hog helps children learn all about conserving electricity.

ClearlyU: A Personalized Bible for Kids

by Jace Shoemaker-...

For believers, a Bible is a coveted and very personal item for many adults and children. Now children can personalize their Bible just the way they want with ClearlyU.

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LeapFrog’s Zippity: Jump for Joy With the Interactive Learning and Exercise System for Kids

by Jace Shoemaker-...

If your child has a habit of sitting in front of the television all day long or doesn't get quite enough exercise, this new interactive gadget may have you all jumping for joy!

Giving Birth Via Balloon? Great Idea?

by Cosetta

The Balloon for Preparing for and Easing Human Birth can only make every mother in the world wonder if she did it right after all. Patent# US 6843251 provides a way to practice childbirth on a balloon which seems an odd way to learn. Perhaps the popping when the balloon bursts is apt preparation for water breaking? Don’t ask me, but read on anyway and be…not overwhelmed but just whelmed, as Mel Brooks used to say.

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No Need for the Exterminator: HEXBUGS Won’t Bite!

by Jace Shoemaker-...

Yes folks, bug season is here! HEXBUG, the small robotic bug from Innovation First, was a great big hit at the 2009 Toy Fair held in New York.

SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker: Handheld GPS Device is a Lifesaver

by Jace Shoemaker-...

If you’re a parent that has spent many a restless night worrying and wondering where your children are and if they are safe, there’s an award winning device that you may be interested in.

Education Begins in The Womb: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

The Fetal Educator Strap, which is sometimes referred to as Patent# US 6840775 provides a way for a mother to discuss matters with her chlid before it enters the world. Brilliant in its simplicity, this invention may make all of us question exactly when a child’s education should begin. Read on, but watch what you say.

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Hello Kitty Toilet Set Adds Cute to Your Commode

Pretty Up Your Potty With the Hello Kitty Toilet Set

by Steve Levenstein

There's just no escaping the Queen of Cute, even in the "throne room", as the Hello Kitty Toilet Set brings Sanrio's omnipresent ambassador of sweetness into the home's most private chamber.

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Brain Games: MindFlex Literally Boggles the Mind

by Jace Shoemaker-...

Have you ever wanted to move something without actually touching it? Have you ever focused on a stationary object, willing it to move by using sheer will-power, only to be disappointed it didn’t move an inch? The new MindFlex game may just be the next best thing.

New Generation of Russian Goats Linked to Protection of Newborns

by M Dee Dubroff

A sort of miracle will soon be occurring on a farm near Moscow where the birth of a very special new generation of goats with human genes is expected. These genes will make them produce protein lactoferrin, which is an element in human milk that protects a newborn baby until his or her own immune system starts to work. Read on for some amazing details.

Nine-Year-Old Designs iPhone: How Far Has it Come?

by M Dee Dubroff

The iPhone dates back to 2007, but its application has never before expanded to the world of childhood. Ding Wen Lim of Singapore is very different from other nine year olds. This brilliant child who is in the fourth grade has gone far beyond the typical crayon canvas of others of his age and has designed an application for an iPhone specifically for kids. Read his amazing story.

Barbie B-Nails Printer – Digital Manicures For Little Girls

by Jace Shoemaker-...

For the little fashionista who loves dressing up and trying on makeup, this "handy" little gadget is sure to be a great big hit with girls of all ages!

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Bandages That Are Grosser Than The Real Injury

by Rane

What’s the best way to make an injury look cool? Wear disgusting looking bandages, of course! Scabs Bandages has created some gross band-aids to cover your injuries, yet still look stylish at the same time.

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Paro - The Seal That Heals

by Jace Shoemaker-...

Many parents and grandparents will agree that stuffed animals make wonderful playmates for children. But Paro is much more than your average stuffed toy.

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LeapFrog Text & Learn: A BlackBerry Just for Babies

by Jace Shoemaker-...

Everyone knows by now President Obama loves his BlackBerry! Well, hold onto your hats. There's a new gadget in town and it is targeting the younger generation!

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Board Game Offers Fun Coupled With Safety Tips

by John P. Barker

"Billy, don't touch the grill." Two seconds later... "Billy! What did I tell you? Don't touch the grill!" Two seconds later... "Waaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!" Yeah. Billy touched the grill. It's difficult to get things through to kids when it comes to safety. But this game may just give parents a fighting chance.

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Going To The Beach May Increase Skin Cancer Risk In Children

by Rane

Thinking of going to the beach this summer? Well, think again. A new study suggests that going to the beach may not be a healthy form of fun for children.

Q-Phone: A Cool Spy Gadget - And a Sure Path to Divorce

by John P. Barker

Get a cell phone as a gift lately? Better take a closer look at it, because it could not only be a cell phone, but also a global-wide listening device. And you're the one being listened to.

Alarm May Keep Children From Drowning

by John P. Barker

The number of child deaths related to drowning in home swimming pools is disturbing to say the least. Sometimes even a child-proof gate isn't enough to keep unsupervised kids away from the water. In recent years steps have been taken to augment pool security--and this is one of them.

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Laser Safe Affords Kids Freedom to Store Treasures

by John P. Barker

When it comes to privacy, kids get the short end of the stick. This little toy allows kids a "safe" place to store their valuables (you know... things like rocks, stickers, action figures, etc.)--all with a cool whiz-bang-neato security system.

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