Thank God she didn't cover them up with carpet! Mom and entrepreneur-that's mompreneur-Tammany Atkinson noticed her wood floors were taking a toll on her crawling baby's knees.
After a quick trip to her seamstress with a pair of pants and some neoprene pads, Atkinson had invented Bee's Knees: padded pants that protect babies during the crawling stage (pictured). The product is in mass production and recently Atkinson was featured on AOL Small Business and NBC's Today show, and her business, www.beeskneesbaby.com, has been booming. So if ever a homeowner dares to think about a softer floor covering in order to protect their little one's knees, just tell them about Bee's Knees.
All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.