Tag: Children
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You Must Be This Tall…
A Poka-yoke classic: the go/no-go gauge applied to customers of a play area in a mall. Look for this type of device anywhere kids are.
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No More Marker on the Walls!
What could be better than a mistake-proofing device that increases sales by creating a niche in a commodity product category? Crayola is selling markers that don’t write except on special paper. No more blue, green, and red-fingered toddlers. No more ruined clothing. Nice mistake-proofing. Masterful marketing. GE essentially gives jet engines away in order to get 20…
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Protecting Kids From the School Bus
The school buses in my town have a wire loop mounted on the bumper, which swings out when the bus is unloading children. The loop forces children to go far enough in front of the bus that they are in the drivers field of vision, and not hidden by the hood (or bonnet if you’re…
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Broselow Tape for Measuring Children
The Broselow tape is draped over a navy satchel. Emergency Medical personnel measure a child with the tape. The color on the tape indicates which packet to use to treat the child. Everything is appropriately dosed and sized.
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Kids’ Shoe Sizing Gauge
Shoes purchased in discount stores do not have the old metal sliding, shoe-size gauges Fitting small children can be challenging for parents. This foam template seems like a good step.