Innovations

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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...