Tag Archives: carriers
Funny September 10, 2009

Before the Björn, earlier than the Ergo

Before the Björn, earlier than the Ergo

5 old time baby carrier patents that show there has always been a desire for hands-free baby schlepping. Beginning with William J. Sprong’s “Child Carrier”patented in 1915. This carrier was either made for a largely proportioned daddy or a tiny baby. Four more patents here.

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Retro August 31, 2009

Before the Björn, earlier than the Ergo

5 old time baby carrier patents that show there has always been a desire for hands-free baby schlepping. Beginning with William J. Sprong’s “Child Carrier” patented in 1915. This carrier was either made for a largely proportioned daddy or a tiny baby. Four more patents here.

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Make October 11, 2011

Making Paper Houses and Painting Circuits – Bare Conductive

Making Paper Houses and Painting Circuits – Bare Conductive. I came across this safe, non-toxic paint at this year’s NYC [...]

Make September 20, 2011

littleBits: EZ Electronics for Kids

littleBits: EZ Electronics for Kids

This electronics kit requires no soldiering and is a perfect way to introduce kids to electronics. The components are designed [...]

Read September 20, 2011

Reality is Magical Too! Take That Unicorns!

Reality is Magical Too! Take That Unicorns!

Leave it to an evolutionary biologist to pen a children’s book that describes the “magic of reality”. In the video [...]

Read September 8, 2011

Susie Brings Books: 6 Space Books for Aspiring Astronauts

Susie Brings Books: 6 Space Books for Aspiring Astronauts

This is the second in a series of videos with children’s librarian extraordinaire Susie Heimbach, from the Mulberry St. branch [...]