The 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition

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Toddler Tech USA

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Contestant's Case to Win

Toddler Tech USA is a small business with big ideas, and Dapper Snappers is just the beginning. Michelle Cazella, Mamapreneur Ordinaire, came up with the innovative idea to fix a problem that stymied parents of little ones all over the world; droopy drawers. With this common sense approach, she has not only helped thousands of frustrated parents, but she's been successful, even in the face of this undeniably droopy economy. (Don't we wish we could make a Dapper Snapper for that?) Toddler Tech USA has been experiencing an 11% growth month over month in online sales alone! Take THAT recession! Ha!
Because the company has seen continually increasing profits, Michelle has taken on a new mission; to donate 20% of online sales to a different charity the last week of every month. She believes that everyone could use a little help right now, including the small charities that don't get government funding and can't afford the advertising necessary to get donations for their cause. She works tirelessly on that last week utilizing various social media outlets to raise awareness for that months charity. She believes that every little bit helps.
You might be saying to yourself, "That's nice and all, but what is a Dapper Snapper?"
Dapper Snappers "Fix Droopy Drawers in a Snap!"
The Dapper Snapper consists of a short piece of suspender elastic with snaps that fits in the back 3 belt loops of the child's pants and snaps over the outer 2 loops to cinch the pants thereby keeping them from falling down. In essence, they are a kind of toddler belt. This is a great option for those who want to use pants that they already have or were given to them, but are to big in the waist.

The Dapper Snapper:
*Is recommended for ages 9 mo-5 yrs and one size fits all.
*Comes in several different colors for both girls and boys.
*Is perfect for those hand-me-downs!
*Does not need to be removed for diaper changes.
*Does not impede potty training.
*Is adjustable to 4 sizes.
*Components (snaps, thread, elastic, everything), including packaging are made in the USA.
*Is invented by a mom!
*Is CPSIA compliant.

You can see more about Dapper Snappers on our website, including a how-to video, at DapperSnappers.com. Dapper Snappers aren't the only invention by Toddler Tech USA. Michelle and her husband have written a whole book of ideas they've come up with! In the coming year, they will be introducing even more handy helpers for kids and parents alike. With continuing growth and increasing sales, you can see why this business is a Recession Buster!

Wanna find out what Toddler Tech USA is up to lately? Get information about fundraisers, sales, and miscellaneous musings on my blog: Mamapreneur Ordinaire.

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  • Need to order some of these for my 32-lb 4yo! Even "adjustable" waist pants are too big when they still...Read more
  • Maybe you could make these for all of the "big boys" who seem to need one hand just to keep their...Read more