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Patemm Pads

So, we were home sick on Friday and happened to catch the Oprah Show. She had a segment called "Moms who Made Millions" and one of the moms, Grace Welch, showcased her Patemm Pad, a round diaper changing pad named after her two children, Patrick and Emma. She explained that with her first child, she just found it so frustrating to try to keep him on the rectangular changing pad. And so, a little while later, the Patemm Pad was born.

We love these round changing pads. They fold up so easily and come in 2 sizes, with or without interior pockets. An exposed handle folds over the top and can be used to carry the Patemm Pad. It's that simple.

Currently, there are 17 stylish prints to choose from, and each pattern has a unique story behind its name.

Grace also has a few product add ons. The pitaka, which means "little purse or pouch" in a region of the Phillippines, can hold your wipes and ointments and fit right into the larger pockets of your Patemm Pad!

Comments (3)

I've given these as baby gifts a lot recently and just got one of my own. They're great and I love all the print choices. I saw the Oprah episode too, and these were by far the best "mom inventions" they featured.

posted by mangosteen on 2007-02-07 19:16:20

these are really a good idea. but my favorite idea from that show is that little timer called DaysAgo to see when it's time to chuch out old food or whatever. genius.

posted by susannah on 2007-02-08 16:52:22

In case any of you missed the show, here is a link to a podcast I did interviewing Grace Welch, the founder of patemm. Her story is amazing. My big takeaway was -- if you think of a better way of doing something, don't assume it's already been done. Research it and go for it! Grace went from idea to thriving internet business in less than five months.

http://www.thestartupstudio.com/patemm-founder-grace-welch/podcasts/2007/02/02/

posted by Betsy on 2007-02-09 07:01:08