Innovations

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The PedREST

They say Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s the same with creating a new product – especially when you’re an individual. There is so much to do and learn that at times it can be overwhelming…and often discouraging. It’s been over 15 years since we started our road to making little kids safer on ambulances. The PedREST Story & Creating a Prototype is our way of sharing that journey with you.

But we didn’t want this page to just be about us…because so many others took a similar path. It is with that in mind, we dedicate this page to those people: the people who care. Not everything you see here has made it to market…some may never get there. We can’t promise everything here will be the “best in class” – we can promise it will be “best in heart” – and by that we mean everything here was created because someone loved “someone little” and wanted to do better for them. And because of that we’re going to give them a chance to show you what they created and why they believe it will make a difference. Then we ask you to judge for yourself what you think…and if you like what you see, please show them some support & tell them.

The PedREST Story

PMD March 2005: Announcing the PedREST

PMD March 2005: Announcing the PedREST

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Last updated on March 3rd, 2018 at 12:20 pmIn 2004 Pediatric Medical received notice that we were going to be granted our first patent – YEAH!!! We were finally ready to share our “creation” with... 

PMD 2004: And After Every Rain…A Rainbow

PMD 2004: And After Every Rain…A Rainbow

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Last updated on March 3rd, 2018 at 12:21 pmAs you can probably tell, 2004 was a bit of a rollercoaster. And trust me when I say that after that disaster of a weekend, I was seriously ready for the cart... 

Creating a Prototype

Making Changes for Safety

Making Changes for Safety

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Last updated on March 3rd, 2018 at 02:54 pmNow that we had 3-Dimensional pictures, it enabled us to make any necessary changes to make transporting children the safest way possible… The most important... 

Turning our 2-Dimensional Prototype into a 3-Dimensional One

Turning our 2-Dimensional Prototype into a 3-Dimensional One

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Last updated on March 3rd, 2018 at 02:54 pmThe 2-D patent drawings were really just the first step in bringing our concept to life   With a little more help from our engineer… we added some... 

Novel Ideas

DistrACTION Cards: Because Kids Already Know Shots Hurt

DistrACTION Cards: Because Kids Already Know Shots Hurt

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As a pediatrician, I have a confession to make. I’m ashamed to admit that in residency I was amused when kids ramped up the drama getting shots. I’m not talking about a sadistic pleasure watching... 

Baby Silk

Baby Silk

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Last updated on March 15th, 2026 at 08:28 pmHi, we’re Dr. Diane Truong and Dr. JJ Levenstein, pediatricians and founders of MD Moms, makers of Baby Silk, the first personal care line for babies developed... 

Brecker Bunny Safety Books: Bedtime Stories You Need to Read!

Brecker Bunny Safety Books: Bedtime Stories You Need to Read!

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Last updated on December 13th, 2025 at 04:35 pmYou don’t leave the hospital with an instruction manual on how to protect your child…you learn only by doing. I would do anything to not have learned... 

The WarmMe: The Safe Car Seat Winter Coat Alternative

The WarmMe: The Safe Car Seat Winter Coat Alternative

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Last updated on July 6th, 2025 at 03:26 pmIn the Winter of 2012, I found myself as a first time mom of a beautiful 6 month old baby girl and I had a problem. We had moved my daughter out of her infant... 

Senseez Pillows: Vibration to Relax, Calm & Soothe Little Bodies

Senseez Pillows: Vibration to Relax, Calm & Soothe Little Bodies

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Last updated on October 23rd, 2024 at 05:53 pmMy name is Stephanie Mitelman. I am a Mom and I created the Senseez Pillows. The name Senseez means to ease the senses… Let me tell you the story of...