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We’re Making Headlines Everywhere!

The Fashionable Bambino has this wonderful news to say about us:

“Do you ever have spills in your Pack ‘n Play? Does the thought of using a portable crib at a hotel scare and disgust you, thinking of unwanted germs from previous users? The creators of Coverplay have the solution to the problem of maintaining a clean portable crib — every mother’s dream invention… the Coverplay.

“Allison Costa, mother of twin boys and interior decorator, created Coverplay. After her sons were born, she quickly became frustrated with how hard it was to keep the port-a-crib clean. Allison recruited her designer friend, Amy, to help create the fun, whimsical designs of Coverplay. Now Coverplay is the first slipcover for play yards. The Coverplay comes in “his” and “her” designs, as well as polka dots, solids, chenille and cotton lycra. Its care involves washing in warm water, tumbling dry, removing promptly from the dryer and voila… a clean play yard, all because of a snazzy slipcover. Coverplay even has a new line of sheets to use with your slipcovers.

“Using the Coverplay is pretty easy. Simply follow the instructions on setting up your play yard, waiting to put in the mattress bottom. Cover your play yard with your new slipcover, attaching the rings on the legs of your play yard and inserting your mattress bottom as described and you are all set. Coverplay’s website gives much attention to the use and care of its slipcovers, so be sure to check out www.coverplayard.com.”

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Keeping the Germs Away

Dr. Charles Gerba offered an interesting article on how to keep the kids away from germs this summer. Here is what they had to say.

So what are some of the common pitfalls leading to summer illness? First and foremost, foodborne viruses (more commonly referred to as “food poisoning”) reach peak levels due to moisture and warmer temperatures. But hand contact plays just as big of a role during the summer, leading to the spread of enteroviruses that can cause summer colds and aseptic meningitis.

This summer, stay proactive and encourage children to wash their hands often. Here are a few other useful tips for keeping germs away from your family during the warmer months.

  • Playtime faux pas: Soccer balls, footballs, bikes, slides and handheld game devices are among the most notable playtime items for spreading E. coli and other fecal bacteria. Likewise, sandboxes can become contaminated with fecal bacteria, usually from passing animals that use them as litter boxes. Especially following outdoor play, make sure children wash their hands for as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice, and cover sandboxes when they’re not in use.
  • Coverplay slip cover: No doubt, for those who have young children, keeping their play area free from germs can be a hassle. Luckily, there is a great new product out there called Coverplay that helps fights germs around your child’s playyard. It’s simple, just slip it on! Helps fight bacteria and viruses to keep your child healthy.
  • Surface cleaning: The home environment is the easiest for a parent to control. Pay special attention to surfaces within the home — especially high-touch points like counters, doorknobs, keyboards, light switches and the like — as enteroviruses and some bacteria are known to survive on surfaces for as much as weeks.
  • Pool etiquette: Chlorine-resistant bacteria like Cryptosporidium (diarrhea-causing) should invoke a little more caution in your typical trip to the public pool. If you plan on attending a public pool, it’s a good idea to go in the morning. Or, set up a small wading pool in the backyard if your child is young enough.
  • Picnic problems: Between the temperature and nature, picnics can be bacterial hotspots — unless you take the proper precautions. Try to bring a table cloth or avoid picnic tables, popular hangouts for birds that in turn leave fecal matter behind. Foods, the most vulnerable of which is salad dressing, rapidly spoil in warmer temperatures, so always bring an ice-filled cooler along to keep food fresh.
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Adding Style to Your Home

As a parent, decorating your home can be fun filled and exciting to make it the way you want. Fortunately, you can find every piece you need that matches your style. But what about play yards for your children? How often do you see a stylish design that jumps out at you and isn’t some bland contraption thrown together without any care for aesthetics? Never. Which is exactly another reason Coverplay rules!

Coverplay adds flair and design to your child’s play yard so you can make it match your style and make your home look even better! It also repels germs, so your house will be clean and stylish! Don’t wait to get your Coverplay slip cover, it might be gone when you go looking!

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Honoring the Inventor: Allison Costa

According to “Honoring the Inventor” blog, below is some useful and interesting information on Coverplay and its inventor, Allison Costa.

“Here’s the key patent behind Coverplay, featured on ABC’s Shark Tank show last week.

Allison Costa’s patent 7,401,366 titled Children’s play yard and elastic, removable liner was issued on 7/22/2008

“Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards a baby play yard cover or lining that lines the walls and floor of a baby play yard in order that the play yard is protected from soiling by the baby. Various embodiments of the invention are re-attachable such that the play yard liner may be washed separately from the play yard. The play yard cover has a plurality of elastic reinforcing portions which facilitate the securing of the cover to its corresponding play yard.

“And yes, the company won funding from the Sharks…”

Coverplay is the new “in” when it comes to baby and child products. Not only does this miraculous creation add flair and beauty to a dull and drab play yard, but it also protects your child from germs and bacteria. Especially if you are traveling and on the road, having to put your kids in rented or hotel-provided play yards can be worrisome, especially when it comes to germs. With Coverplay, all those fears can be cast aside and you can be sure your child will be able to play in a safe and germ-free environment!

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Holiday Travels With Kids!

There is nothing more exciting than going on vacation with the family, but remember that if you are packing for holiday travels with kids, there may be a few more items to bring along than usual. If you are traveling out of the country, some of your favorite products may not be available such as the particular brand of baby wipes you use, so make sure you do not forget anything. You do not want to over pack, but there is nothing wrong with being a prepared family. Here are a few tips for packing with kids:

  • Your Coverplay slip cover and portable play yard. Of course, if you have small children, and especially on vacation, you want to keep them safe but still allow them to play about. The solution is the Coverplay slipcover. Not only does it add some flair to the play yard, it also protects your kids from germs! Sick kids on holidays are not fun!
  • Depending on where you travel, your children may get into messes everywhere they go or the bathrooms may not be well equipped. This means that you have to be prepared at all times. Carrying around baby wipes will take care of any bathroom emergencies as well as keeping the kiddies clean. If someone spills something, you will have baby wipes to clean up the mess on the spot. You may also want to bring some hand sanitizer to kill those germs, especially after sightseeing or playing in a local park.
  • It may be custom for you to bring along car seats and strollers on your vacations while traveling by air. However, these items may cost a lot to tag along. Check out rental prices, as you may find it cheaper to rent these bulkier items than to bring them along for the ride.
  • Do not pack more than necessary. Remember you can mix and match your outfits so for a 10-day trip, do not pack more than three pairs of jeans and five shirts. Depending on where you are going, you may need to pack a warm jacket or a few bathing suits. Only pack the essentials and tell yourself “no” if you know you are bringing too much. Plus, if you are traveling to an area that sells cheap clothing, you may not want to pack all that much; leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs and gifts for your return.