wtf? What’s the foonf? by clek

Automotive safety innovation. Now for your child.

Foonf is Clek’s new convertible car seat – introducing revolutionary safety technology, innovative convenience features, and it’s recyclable.

The revolutionary REACT (Rapid Energy-Absorbing Crumple Technology) safety system. One of the most effective innovations in automotive safety is the crumple zone, the area of the vehicle that is designed to deform and crumple in a collision. The crumple zone absorbs energy in an impact, preventing it from being transmitted to the occupants. Much like the crumple zones that protect us in the cars we drive, the crumple zone system integrated into every Foonf child seat protects your child, reducing the forces transmitted to your forward-facing child in a frontal collision by up to 40%.

How REACT works:

In a collision, the vehicle comes to an abrupt stop, but the child continues to move at the same speed. The less time that it takes for the child to come to a complete stop, the higher the forces exerted on the child. The REACT Safety System allows that sudden change in momentum to happen over a longer period of time through a series of controlled events. Foonf is designed to ride down the collision crumpling the aluminum honeycomb and absorbing energy from the collision resulting in less force transferred to the child.

Other features:

• Foonf is built to keep your child rear-facing longer (rated rear-facing up to 45 lbs) and protect them in case of a side-impact collision.
• Featuring Clek’s signature Rigid-LATCH installation and a narrow width profile, Foonf is the convertible child seat that actually makes a parent’s job easier.
• Foonf boasts a narrow width under 17 inches, providing space that makes 3-across seating possible.
• Foonf includes an easy-to-engage, smooth recline function, making each ride more comfortable.
• Crypton Super Fabrics offer permanent protection against stains, moisture and bacteria. Easy to clean. Fabrics are removable.
• Integrated Magnets keep harnesses open to make taking your child in and out easier. Approved for use on aircraft.
• The entire seat—from plastic and metal to foam and fabric—is recycled and used to make new products.
• Usage guidelines: rear-facing 25-46″, 14-45 lbs, from approx. 6 months; forward-facing 30-49″, 22-65 lbs, from about 1 year or walking unassisted.

So cool, so innovative, so in-demand – coming SUMMER 2012 but due to overwhelming demand, the manufacturer has already sold out of 3 months of inventory. We are taking pre-orders now for October 2012 delivery. Limited quantities available to order yours today!

Gearing up for Spring – MD Moms Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes

I know the weather is no indicator, but the calendar says it’s Spring. With Spring comes more time spent outdoors! YAY!! That said, let’s focus on the best part of the warmer, drier weather – the SUNSHINE. Yes, it has its benefits: vitamin D for one. However, UV rays are harmful and we have to protect ourselves and our kids.

At last, a no-mess, no-fuss way to apply sunscreen on squirming toddlers. Anyone that has attempted to apply sunscreen on a child that is yelling “no” and trying to get away, knows exactly how wonderful this product really is. MD Moms Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes were developed by MD Moms. MD Moms was founded by a pair of board-certified pediatricians and moms, who were inspired by the needs of their patients and by their own children to create Baby Silk, the first pediatrician-developed personal care line for babies. As Pediatricians, they know baby’s body and skincare needs. As moms, they know what works in form and function. MD Moms products are made with pure, high-quality ingredients and do not contain additives like phthalates, lanolin, petroleum, mineral oil and known skin irritants.

These award-winning soft wipes are saturated with a gentle, sweat-proof, broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen that’s enriched with Vitamins E and B5, marine silk, aloe and oat, to protect, soothe and moisturize even the youngest baby’s skin. MD Moms Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes are a dermatologist-approved way to keep baby protected from UV rays at any age, anywhere, anytime!

• Contains physical sunscreens, titanium and zinc oxide, as the only active ingredients. No chemical sunscreen ingredients
• Broad Spectrum: protects against UVA and UVB rays
• UVA rating: PA+++
• Contains no phthalates, lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum, waxes
• Clinically tested, hypoallergenic & dermatologist approved
• Water resistant and sweatproof
• TSA-approved for carry-on luggage
• Made in the USA
• No animal testing  

Each wipe has enough sunscreen to cover an entire 2 year old. The towelettes come in a pack of 15 and retail for $29.00. More info >>

Great Timing!

My two year old twin girls have been getting up way too early lately. Another hour is all I need. I thought, how am I going to fix this. Then panic sets in when I realize that I’ll be dealing with more “sleep adjustments” with Daylight Savings right around the corner. So I set out to find some help!

Just like the aden + anais receiving blankets helped to keep them cozy and swaddled and most importantly ASLEEP while they were infants, and the grobag sleep sacks kept them cozy and warm into their first year, I’m hoping this will help keep them ASLEEP until a reasonable time every morning. In comes the Gro-Clock by The Gro Company.

How do you get your children to understand when it’s time to get up? SIMPLE: “stay in bed until you see the sun”. Gro-clock uses fun images of the stars and sun to communicate when to go back to sleep and when it’s time to get up. Parents can also choose whether or not to display the digital clock during the usual ‘stars to sun’ countdown. So for older children, they can now start to learn digital time, as well as look for the arrival of the sun!

The Gro-clock also comes with a beautifully illustrated book which helps to encourage children to stay in bed longer, which means more sleep for them and more sleep for you!

Gro-clock features:

• Glowing screen shows images of stars and sun to communicate ‘sleep’ and ‘wake-up’ time
• Includes fun bedtime story book
• Stars go out one-by-one during the night to show the passing of time
• Key-lock option
• Option to set two separate wake-up times (weekday/weekend or night-time/day-time nap)
• Adjustable screen brightness
• Silent operation
• Optional audible alarm feature
• Suitable from age 2+ years
• NEW educational option of showing digital clock during the ‘stars to sun’ countdown
• NEW ‘Mr Star’ night time graphic
• NEW beautifully illustrated bedtime storybook

I’m willing to give anything a try! I’ll let you know how it goes …