10 genius products for parents, invented by parents

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The Crescent Womb hammock is meant to prevent SIDS

The Crescent Womb hammock is meant to prevent SIDS

The Crescent Womb isn't just a mini-hammock for your baby's crib: by recreating some aspects of the womb, it can help minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

James Spencer, who helped invent it, said that he felt the same fear all parents feel when his daughter was born. He said designing this infant sleeper helped him "[sleep] easier as a new father."

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$125

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Snack Traps minimize messes

Snack Traps minimize messes

One of the biggest problems parents face when their babies are learning to eat solid food is that they make a giant mess, likely spilling Cheerios all over the floor. Snack Trap promises to reduce that mess.

According to BuzzFeed, founder Christine Moss invented the first prototype with "heavy vinyl, a plastic container, and a glue gun."

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$5.50

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SnoofyBee simplifies diaper changes

SnoofyBee simplifies diaper changes

The SnoofyBee was invented to make diaper-changing both easier and cleaner for new parents, by outlining how to fold diapers. The fairly new product raised over $125,000 on Kickstarter.

A whole family brought this idea to life: four children with diaper problems inspired it, the parents thought of it, and grandma sewed the first one.

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$30

SnoozeShades protect your baby from the sun

SnoozeShades protect your baby from the sun

Mom Cara Sayer invented the SnoozeShade, which can be attached to any stroller, and is the most effective way of keeping sunlight out of your baby's eyes. It both protects them from the sun, and helps them take better naps while outdoors.

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$37

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Swoop Bags make playtime less messy

Swoop Bags make playtime less messy

Kids love Legos. Heck, even adults do. However, they create an absolute mess. Swoop Bags make cleaning up toys easy, as they provide a flat surface kids can play on, and can simply be tied up once kids are done.

The bags were designed by Sarah Kirk, based on an idea passed down from her grandmother.

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$48

Reflo transitions kids from sippy cups to big kid cups

Reflo transitions kids from sippy cups to big kid cups

A councilman from Cleveland, Ohio, named Pete Draganic found a way to transition kids from sippy cups to big kid cups: Reflo. This revolutionary cup controls beverage flow and prevents it from getting all over the place.

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$7

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Chewbeads gets babies through their biting phase

Chewbeads gets babies through their biting phase

Chewbeads was created by husband and wife Lisa and Eric Greenwald, and are non-toxic necklaces that will let teething toddlers have fun without any of the possible danger.

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$19

Sureshop Bags provide extra storage without the extra weight

Sureshop Bags provide extra storage without the extra weight

The Sureshop Bag allows you to put a bag on your stroller, and makes sure that it doesn't tip over or collapse once your kid gets out.

The bag was created by the Brooklyn-based company Hatch Things. The founder, Sonjie Feliciano Solomon, now a mother of three, is always creating parenting products based on her own experiences.

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$16

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The Wubbanub means never misplacing a pacifier again

The Wubbanub means never misplacing a pacifier again

In 1999, new mom Carla Sneider thought of a creative solution to a common issue: misplaced pacifiers. Since they are are small and easy to lose, she attached one to a stuffed animal, creating the first Wubbanub. Plus, it gives your baby something extra to play with.

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$14

Buzzy makes shots less painful

Buzzy makes shots less painful

Amy Baxter is both a doctor and a mom. In an attempt to make children hate painful shots less, she created Buzzy, which provides extra cushioning that'll make your baby's next trip to the doctor less terrible.

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$40

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