I want a Clippopotamus for Christmas… or sooner please!
It was almost exactly a year ago that we shared a great Canadian company with you – a company whose new products are so fab we’ve brought them back again! Clippopotamus (Clippo for short) isn’t just clips anymore. T.O.P. contributor Susan shares with you three new products from Clippo:
If you have a child that uses a soother you will agree those things are like gold. The soother clippo could be your saviour. The material they use for the tether is made from fully washable grosgrain ribbons and the clips are stainless steel with plastic teeth that won’t ruin fabrics.
I only wish my daughter’s soother had something I could clip on it… however, I used the soother clippo as a toy leash as they recommend on the Clippo website. I’m sure many of you can relate when I say if I had a dollar for every time my daughter threw something out of her stroller I would be a rich woman. Of course I know it is just a game she loves to play and generally I don’t mind… except when we are in a disgustingly dirty public washroom and she decides to launch her teething toys or worse yet her “surface wash only” plush teddy bear, eeeew. So, needless to say I was thrilled to put the Clippo to the test. And I am impressed. My daughter who is also very strong and determined was not able to pull her toy off the stroller thanks to the Soother Clippo.
This is the coolest design ever! In case you haven’t guessed my daughter is also one of those kids that hates to wear a bib. She reefs on the Velcro bibs I have for her, tears them off, swings them around, and throws them on the ground. So, we tried the Bib Clippo while we were away this weekend, and I love it. I got the idea from the Clippopotamus website because I wasn’t sure how to use the bib clippo… but when they talked about being caught someplace without a bib and trying to stuff a napkin in a child’s collar, I laughed because I am totally guilty of that, and yes it was a bust. This is obviously one of those brilliant mom inventions. Just carry your bib clippo in the diaper bag and you’ve got yourself a disposable bib-on-the-go.
Honestly, I think my grandmother, who was 93 when she passed away, would have appreciated this product. She lived in a care facility where they had adult bibs, just what you would put on a baby only larger. If they had the bib clippo they could use napkins or paper towels attached to these sophisticated tethers. I definitely would have bought her one of these.
The other great thing about the bib clippo is because of the adjustable size moms can use it to make a quick and easy nursing cover. Now I would say I am middle of the road liberal/modest when it comes to nursing in public. Generally I have no problem whipping it out to feed my baby, however I was once stuck in the middle of a very busy mall on a Saturday in an unfamiliar city and was trying to cover up some with a blanket… well my daughter would not have this, so over and over again would try to pull it off her head and expose me for all to see. The bib clippo will keep your receiving blanket in place!
I don’t have a little one in a bucket car seat anymore but if I did I would want a blanket clippo. See their website for a visual. With the wind gusts we get here in Southern Alberta, the Clippo’s fierce bite is crucial. The blanket clippo straps on to the carseat or stroller and ensures your child’s blanket stays put. It is a nice alternative to those car seat covers. We were caught in a hail storm this weekend while at a park, and the Blanket Clippo came in very handy to keep my daughter’s blanket in place on the stroller. I have been known to run over a few blankets in my day… it’s extra special when the stroller wheels are nice and muddy.
What fantastic products from a fine company that prides themselves on giving back to the Canadian community. Four dollars from the sale of selectively designed soother clippos goes to the charity SickKids in Toronto.
Speaking of designs, did I mention the amazing variety of patterns to choose from? Very trendy, and there’s something for everyone’s taste.
Win it! We’re giving away one of each of the featured Clippos to one randomly selected T.O.P. reader. To enter, leave a comment on this post before noon mst on May 26, 2009 including your favourite fabric(s) form the Clippopotamus
CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED
May 19th, 2009 at 5:25 am
OOo the pink dinosaurs are so cute!
May 19th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
This would be awesome. The blanket Clippo would be awesome. My sister just had some trouble with a blanket and the stroller wheel. Thanks for the giveaway.
May 19th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I like the Daisies ribbon!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I have your button!
May 19th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
My favorite fabrics are the Camo and Blue Split Pea.
May 19th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I am a fan of Earth Bubbles and Blue Split Pea. Great patterns and great products.
May 19th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I like the Blanket Clippos in Cupcake.
May 19th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I subscribe!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
nothings easy of course, I have to seperate the choices.
Girl: Bubblegum, Earth Bubbles, Earth Bubbles
Boy: Chocodots on Blue for bib, Blanket Blue Diamonds and Soother Finish Line.
Thanks
May 19th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
i am a subscriber
May 20th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Love the blue split pea and bandana fabrics. The blanket clippo is such a great idea!
May 20th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I love my Clippo soother clip! We were always losing our daughter’s pacifier until we discovered Clippo!
Cupcake is my favourite pattern.
May 20th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I like the Bib Clippo in Chocodots on Blue!
May 20th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I love my blanket clips in Green lantern. How I had 2 girls before this one without these fabululous invention is beyond me.
I’m just waiting to see if she takes to a soother and with definitly be getting the cupcake pattern I believe
May 20th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I love the Earth Bubbles fabric and the bib clippos
May 21st, 2009 at 9:40 am
I love the soother clippo in Wine Gum!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
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May 22nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I LOVE Clippo Products! The Blanket clippo also works for clipping a blanket to the stroller. My favorite pattern is the Bubblegum and Chocolate.
(Want to add the mitten Clippo’s are awesome for winter!)
May 24th, 2009 at 6:10 am
i like pair of little ones in ice cream
May 24th, 2009 at 6:36 am
I like the Love Dots fabric!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:52 am
i liked the Blue Split Pea & Earth Bubbles fabrics!
May 24th, 2009 at 10:09 am
my favorite is the polka dots
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May 24th, 2009 at 10:10 am
my favorite design is the Blue Dinoroar
May 24th, 2009 at 10:29 am
my daughter would luv it
May 24th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
the ice cream and pink dots are my favorite
May 24th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I like the daisies.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I love the Green Lantern design!
May 25th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Rainbow is pretty. Thanks for the chance.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:06 am
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
May 25th, 2009 at 6:29 am
I love the Bib Clippo in Camo Ribbon! Thanks so much for the chance!
May 25th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I love the Blue Dinoroar lezanac@yahoo.com
May 25th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Bubblegum that would be my choice.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
pink dinosaurs is adorable!
May 25th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I like the blue diamonds design!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
the soother clippo in Wine Gum
May 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I like the Blanket Clippos’ Pink Punk fabric.
May 26th, 2009 at 12:45 am
I like Chocodots on Blue, Cupcake, and High Style Argyle!
May 26th, 2009 at 3:10 am
My favorite is the Soother Clippo in Blue Split Pea.
Thanks for the giveaway
May 26th, 2009 at 5:30 am
I love the Big One with Bow in Daisies!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:16 am
The Daisies Ribbon is luscious! So cute and fun at the same time! What an ingenuious idea. Thank you for the workmanship and value! My baby will love it and so will I.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Thanks for the chance! I love the Blue Split Pea fabric!
May 26th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I love the Soother Clippo in Delicate Daisies
May 26th, 2009 at 11:19 am
i love the Big One in Je T’Aime
May 26th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Earth Bubbles is my favorite!
May 26th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
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May 26th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I love the Bubblegum