Like most women, the creator of Carry Me Babies® hadn't really given much thought to children’s apparel until she became a mother herself. She'd noticed that parents were constantly struggling with transporting toys on family outings, but only chalked it up to parental responsibility. It wasn't until her darling son came into her life that she realized how burdensome keeping track of her own child’s things could be. After many incidents of being left holding the baby, or teddy or doll, an idea for a children’s product line was born.
January 7, 2010
What makes Carry Me Babies® clothing and apparel unique is the design’s fusion of a toy and garment into a useful piece of children’s apparel. The patented concept permits children to easily insert or remove their favourite doll or pet from the carrier on the front of the t-shirt at their own leisure. The purpose is multifaceted as it allows children to gain enjoyment by carrying their toy and it also helps to develop social responsibility. Parents no longer have to worry so much about keeping track of toys because Carry Me Babies® hold toys in place. Another important feature of the design is that it will bring comfort to young children undergoing transitions. Children will feel reassurance knowing that their toy will be close to them while experiencing changes that everyday life can bring. The varieties of characters were designed with a diverse artistic flair. Designs are culturally sensitive and great effort is implemented to creating names, slogans, or images that are ethnically appropriate. Each of the stuffed toys can be inserted in a front carrying pouch, which is stitched on top of the artwork of the t-shirt. Parents can be reassured knowing that, the t-shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton, making them machine washable and durable.
Inventor: Lise Lafontaine
I am a stay at home mom to a beautiful 12 year old boy. Here is a little about myself. I am fluent in English and French, French being my first language. I am an entrepreneur and the creator of Carry Me Babies® ® patented products D654, 181. I first have to say that it takes a lot devotion, commitment and passion to make your dreams come true. After devoting all my time and efforts to growing Carry Me Babies® ®, to where it is now ready for the market. I realize that it was time to have someone else come on board and help me grow the company to new heights.
I have a video where the local news is comparing Carry Me Babies® to Tickle Me Elmo and Cabbage Patch Dolls.
FAMILY MATTERS is a get-to-know-your-family-better board game that ingeniously invites players to do funny things, share stories, learn trivia and solve "Fake Family Crises" from completely different perspectives. And when the game ends the fun continues as players celebrate the winning "Weekend Wish" -- any family-oriented activity in which all can participate (think ice cream sundaes, or a trip to the movies).
Before 12-hour workdays, Blackberries, PlayStations and the Wii, families were a lot closer. Today, much of the familiarity we used to take for granted is gone.
Do children know their mother's favorite ice cream flavor?
Do dads know their child's favorite teacher?
You'd be surprised by how few families do…
So the challenge is "How do we restore familial order with so many of us spending so much time staring at digital screens instead of at each other?"
David (with the help of a bunch of designers, social workers/psychologists, and a lawyer) created a way to bring back that familiarity but in way that’s not just fun or clever but fun and clever and guaranteed to make a "family" stronger than ever!
Inventor: David Schoenberger
Better Indeed LLC is a Brooklyn-based lifestyle innovations consultancy whose solutions help people live better lives. Family Matters™ is its first offering. Founder David Schoenberger spent 15 years in search of excellence inside the Fortune 500 world and now creates his own through Better Indeed, his professional vehicle for personal creativity. A former executive with American Express, Lucent and Warner Bros., Schoenberger earned his Bachelor or Arts degree at the University of Vermont and a Master of Business Administration at Stern/New York University. David volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Taproot Foundation and Children International. His family-based market research is 24/7, driven by his wife and two young daughters.
We knew we were onto something when a teacher reviewed the game and burst into tears saying, “I’ve been waiting my entire career for this game”!
Dina says:
Jan 11, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I like both of these products. My family always play interesting games at family gatherings and this sounds fun.
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David (MrFamilyMatters) says:
Jan 7, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I'm biased as this is my game. Perhaps when the babies the girl on the left is carrying turn six, they can play FAMILY MATTERS!
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cg says:
Jan 7, 2010 at 9:07 am
sounds great , I will try it
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Dina says:
Jan 11, 2010 at 1:53 pm
This is such a cute idea. My children have all carried there little ones around and this is a good way of doing that.
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John says:
Jan 8, 2010 at 8:39 am
We bought "Carry Me Babies" for both of our girls and they absolutely loved it. It's a really unique design and idea.
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Sue says:
Jan 7, 2010 at 8:49 pm
What age would this product be too old?
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Pam says:
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Looks like a cute idea
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