Category Archives: Kids

Grow Trampoline

Posted on January 4, 2025 by gemmell

I have noticed that the patch of grass underneath my trampoline does not do well. I think it’s too shady. Enter the trampoline grow lights! Literally a couple of diffusers on the sides that put some light down underneath the … Continue reading →

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AI Toy Platform

Posted on April 7, 2023 by gemmell

Not sure where the text of this one went. But I think this was a set of AI capabilities (vtt, llm, ttv) that you sell as a package for toy manufacturers. Perhaps it comes with its own mobile network connection … Continue reading →

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Forever Fidgets

Posted on September 26, 2022 by gemmell

I, as a parent, hate fidget toys because they’re junky and a waste of the earth’s resources. My daughter is a very sensory child and loves the feel of wool and wood. So, we make an online store called Forever … Continue reading →

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Tails!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by gemmell

Someone told me they had a dream that they were wagging their tail and in real life, they managed to pull their coxic out of line. They had to see a specialist to get it back in, and apparently, your … Continue reading →

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Mumometer

Posted on July 14, 2021 by gemmell

This is like a stepometer but for children, and listens to how many times they say “Mum” in a day. “Muum, muuum, where’s mum?”. They get a quote of 100 mum’s and it buzzes when they hit 50, 75, 80, … Continue reading →

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Personal Limerick Book

Posted on May 30, 2021 by gemmell

You go to a website and you plug in a few details about your daughter, what she looks like, what her personality is like, and it builds a little limerick book with cartoon characters for you about her. You know … Continue reading →

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Guide – the Google Assistant for children

Posted on February 23, 2021 by gemmell

After buying my daughter a tablet with Google Assistant and watching how poor it was at giving her answers to her questions I thought I could do better. She’s 6 years old and asks 6 year old questions. “Why are … Continue reading →

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Blocker Gloves

Posted on October 3, 2020 by gemmell

This probably exists but they are a shield that your child wears on the back of their hand when they are cutting in the kitchen. The shield extends beyond their middle knuckles just a fraction so that you know that … Continue reading →

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Errands

Posted on September 18, 2019 by gemmell

Lucas, over the road, is 13 years old and is saving for a drone. He knocks and asks whether there are any odd jobs he can do to earn pocket money. This idea is to build an app that connects … Continue reading →

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A bot that convinces you of your intrinsic value/self worth

Posted on August 16, 2018 by gemmell

This is a bot for psychological good. It is a chat bot, and it’s whole aim is to help you see your self worth (your intrinsic value). The idea is that it doesn’t pander to you, but it holds a … Continue reading →

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