Swicharoos help girls turn flip-flops into different styles
A complete set of Swicharoos comes with 24 looks for $99.99. Credit: Swicharoos.com
FAMILY STUFF / What’s new
Swicharoos allow little girls, tweens or teens to turn one pair of flip-flops into dozens of different styles with just a few clicks. Swicharoos have an attachment system that lets users push, turn and click to switch out the top of the sandal to different colors or patterns; to see how it works visit swicharoos.com/howto. The starter set includes black soles and the Swicharoo and white fashion uppers. Additional uppers are $9.99 each at swicharoos.com. A complete set (pictured) comes with 24 looks for $99.99.
The Giraffe Razor Extension Handle helps expectant moms shave their legs when their bellies get so big it’s hard to bend over. The handle allows for a customized length and angle and snaps onto any disposable or reusable razor. Handle has connect and release buttons and extends 15 to 20 inches. It can pivot to a 30-, 45- or 90-degree angle and comes with a wrist lanyard for easy retrieval. $29.99 at giraffebathandbody.com.
ObyRollz addresses the problem of pants being too long and dragging on the floor. The easy-to-use cuff shortens the pants to the size needed with no sewing or cutting required. ObyRollz come in reversible styles, colors and patterns for boys and girls. Small fits pant sizes 6 to 24 months; large typically fits pant sizes 18 months to 5T. $16.99 at obyrollz.com.
Beth Whitehouse writes about families, parenting and great things to do with the kids on Long Island. She’s been a Newsday editor and shared a 1997 Newsday staff Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the crash of TWA Flight 800.
