This swimming headband was designed by a physician to keep earplugs in place. It's useful for children and adults with ear tubes or grommets and those prone to ear infections. It should help protect against swimmer's ear and surfer's ear.
www.earbandit.com
This vertical stairway has been designed to be safe and easy to climb. It's expected that market demand for it will be driven by OH&S regulations as well as by people who climb ladders? expressions of interest are invited from people interested in participating in this venture. www.vertical-stairway.com
In April this year a team of Dutch 3D printed food innovators became the first in the world to open up a pop-up restaurant called Food Ink serving 3D printed food. To follow up on that success, Food Ink has been planning a world tour to the world?s biggest culinary hotspots, and the next date has just been announced. They'll set up outside The Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, London from 25 to 27 July, where a nine-course 3D printed dinner will be served. www.foodink.io
For years a general complaint about dolls has been that they send the wrong messages to girls because they promote an unrealistic body image or reinforce stereotypes about girly interests. This Lottie astronomer doll is different - it comes complete with a telescope, tripod and fact sheet about notable women stargazers, The dolls are part of a movement encouraging girls' interest in STEM- science, technology, engineering and maths. www.lottie.com
This head support helps children sleep better in the car. If they're travelling in a car restraint you can attach it when they fall asleep to make them feel more comfortable. www.cozydozee.com
Plastic cutlery is cheap and disposable however it harms the environment. This new type of cutlery is edible so not a danger to the environment. It's made of sorghum flour blended with rice and wheat and has been designed to be 100% natural, biodegradable and vegan. It comes in plain, savoury and sweet flavours. www.bakeys.com
