Gizmos for Kids

Now this is a super cool gizmo! Your kids will love it!

The Pumgo Push-Free Skateboard looks like a skateboard, but is gear-driven like a car – without batteries or a motor. The rider shifts weight from the front of the board to the rear, using this simple back-and-forth pumping action to propel the board forward. Patented 4WD and unique, the all-wheel steering system gives you total control. Quality-approved for safe, sure riding. The 7-ply, maple deck’s professional-grade quality delivers outstanding performance. Coil springs, durable alloy chassis and oversized wheels bring a smooth ride. Bright blue, non-slip deck and green, 138mm diameter wheels. Rack-and-pinion mechanism attached to underside of deck gives forward-only motion to the wheels.

Recommended price $109.95 at Amazon.com.

A Review…

I was sent a KABOOST Portable Chair Booster by KABOOST Corporation to review for this site. I have a 19 month old daughter, so she quickly became my tester for this product.

The KABOOST is a compact and portable chair booster that raises the height of kitchen and dining room chairs so a child can sit at the table just like an adult. It is the same height as a standard booster seat and will grow with your child. It is compact and lightweight, easy to fold and carry, made of heavy duty plastic and can hold up to 300 lbs. It comes in three different colors: green, chocolate and natural.

The product is designed to stretch and snap onto the bottom of a chair in seconds. I placed it on the bottom of one of my kitchen chairs, and it really was quick and painless. Grips on the bottom of the KABOOST keep a chair from slipping on and scratching the floor. I have a hardwood floor in my kitchen, so this is a very important feature for me. The recommended age for this product is 20 months to 6 years old, so my daughter is a still little young for it, but I do believe in a few months it will be perfect for her. My daughter is a major wiggle worm, and right now, she really needs to be belted into a seat.

My daughter and I tested the seat last night because she was being extremely moody and didn’t want to sit in her high chair for very long. She didn’t eat much dinner, and I needed her to eat just a little more food. I decided to sit her in the chair with the KABOOST on it, and she immediately thought is was neat to be sitting in a “grown up” chair. She really liked being at the right height at the table. I handed her a yogurt and a spoon and she proceeded to finish eating her dinner.

I highly recommend the KABOOST for anyone that has a child that wants to sit at the table like a “big girl or boy”!

Suggested retail price $39.95 - please visit www.kaboost.com.

What kid doesn’t like to jump and bounce? I can’t think of one! Check out this Jump ‘N Slide Bouncer from Little Tikes!

The huge inflatable gym measures 9 x 12 x 6 feet and the inside dimensions measure 7 x 6 feet. The tall protective walls surround a large jumping area, including a big slide with protective side rails. Two mesh doors feature hook-and-loop closures to protect children, and allow you to watch the fun. Stakes anchor the inflatable bouncer firmly in place, while a heavy-duty blower provides continuous airflow. Built of puncture-resistant material. Includes stakes, heavy-duty blower, repair kit and storage bag. Inflates in under a minute. Weight limit 250 lbs, no more than 3 children at a time. Must use on a soft play surface. Ages 3 years and up.

Recommended price $199.99 at Littletikes.com.

Singing in the rain, just singing in the rain…how can you not with the absolutely adorable ladybug umbrella?

This cute umbrella by Kidorable will have your little girls splishing, splashing and singing in rain!

Recommended price $11.40 at Kidsrainwear.com.