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Toddler Head Protection

Thudguard Baby Helmet

— September 23, 2007 — Lifestyle
Falling down is a fact of life, but according to Kelly Forsyth-Gibson, the inventor of the Thudguard helmet for toddlers, it's preventable and should be avoided. I remember when learning to walk was uncontrolled, with bumps and bruises as a right of passage. Should we really be protecting our children from all harm that can befall them? Are helmets really necessary? Why not knee pads and protective cups too? I am living proof that bumps on the head while learning to walk may be dramatic and tear-filled, but do not contribute to a brain becoming dislodged from it's moorings, free to roll around for eternity like a loose ball bearing in a skateboard.
Trend Themes
1. Child Safety Products - There is a potential for innovation in child safety products and wearable devices that cater to the needs of parents who seek to safeguard their children's health and well-being.
2. Preventative Head Injury Measures - There is potential to innovate in the development of better preventative measures to protect children from head injuries while they learn and grow.
3. Child Protective Wearable Technologies - Wearable technologies designed for child protection, such as smart helmets and wristbands, have the potential to disrupt the child safety market.
Industry Implications
1. Child Safety Products Industry - The child safety products industry has the potential to create new products, such as smart protective gear for children, to help parents better safeguard their children against preventable harm.
2. Wearable Technologies Industry - The wearable technologies industry has the potential to develop innovative products and solutions that cater to the needs of safety-conscious parents and the well-being of their children.
3. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry has the potential to benefit from producing innovative products and technologies that improve the health and safety of children, including those in the child safety market.
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