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What would you invent?

78 replies

SouperNoodle · 31/08/2022 22:00

Lying in bed and turning the pillow every few seconds as it keeps getting too hot and have decided that I want to invent a pillow or pillowcase that stays cool 24/7

I'd also invent an alarm clock that physically lifts me out of bed like in cartoons 😁

What would you invent?

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LemonSwan · 31/08/2022 23:38

MayISuggestSomeThickCutSteakChipsToGoWithThat · 31/08/2022 23:34

Laundry bags. Just whack them in, zip it up and throw it in the washing machine. Although I still haven't worked out what the small bag is for yet. Mines just become a peg bag for the time being

Small bags for baby socks! And hair bobbles.

LadyWithLapdog · 01/09/2022 06:58

Laundry bags! Thank you for pointing them out. I’ve just got some on their way now.

Antarcticant · 01/09/2022 07:01

A machine that sucked up surplus heat during a heatwave and then blasted it out when you needed it in winter.

(COL crisis influenced that idea)

nancyglancey · 01/09/2022 07:03

A system that would deliver sunscreen in May that lasts until the end of September. I'm thinking a bit like a spray tan booth. I'd so pay for that!

CoffeeBeansGalore · 01/09/2022 07:07

I'd invent an additive to fuel so if there is a leak/oil spillage iin the sea it would foam up, float & become "scoopable". So clean up would be easy and not destroy & kill the wildlife.

SouperNoodle · 01/09/2022 12:58

If I win the lottery, I'll fund all of these inventions because I need them ALL in my life 😂

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loopylindi · 01/09/2022 13:09

Re: jamming device for use on trains etc. they do exist but I think they're illegal! Why?

loopylindi · 01/09/2022 13:12

Electronic 'talking' treads for stairs for partially sighted or blind people so they know where they are without having to count or for use in public spaces where they are not familiar with the stairs. Voice warning system like there is on escalators

Applebark · 01/09/2022 13:23

AlphaAlpha · 31/08/2022 22:51

A decent hot alcoholic drink, to be enjoyed in the colder months obviously.
I can't abide mulled wine, or a rich Baileys hot chocolate so something along the lines of an alcoholic herbal tea perhaps.

Hot mulled cider. or just warm cider. Hot port and lemon. Warm Pomona. Hot toddy. Hot Buttered rum, Eggnog, Raspberry leaf tea with some raspberry vodka.

Unforgettablefire · 01/09/2022 13:50

An injection that prevents all illness.

FindingMeno · 01/09/2022 13:52

Actual real life Armoured Bears.

ICanHideButICantRun · 01/09/2022 13:55

Bestcatmum · 31/08/2022 22:45

A cubicle you step into in the morning and emerge sparkling clean with your teeth brushed and polished and hair washed and dried. Like a human carwash.

That's so funny, I was just about to say the same thing - though I was thinking of it more like a washing machine so you got some exercise at the same time!

Tiani4 · 01/09/2022 16:04

A sticky brick wall with sticky brick waistcoats that you can put in toddlers by the door and stick them to the wall whilst you dress the other DCs so no one runs off and strips off whilst you put everyone else's shoes on Grin

Tiani4 · 01/09/2022 16:08

Although I still haven't worked out what the small bag is for yet.

Fold your delicates up into it (eg bras and lacy knickers so they are kept safer in washing machine load and don't catch

Tiani4 · 01/09/2022 16:09

watcherintherye · 31/08/2022 23:37

I’d invent a cat flap with the technology to recognise your cat’s face, and bar its entry if any distortion were evident, such as a mouse dangling either side of their mouth! I think I’ve read that something of the sort was being worked on, but not commercially available.

This is brilliant!!

My young cat brought a live pigeon bigger than him in through our cat flap Grin It caused havoc!

Bloodybridget · 01/09/2022 16:11

Self-levelling tables. No more having to stick something under one leg.

Amandasummers · 01/09/2022 16:14

Something to reach your back with when putting tanning lotion on at the sunbeds

Surtsey · 01/09/2022 16:18

I'd invent a gadget that you take with you when you go for a walk. It surrounds you with a force field that repels other people's dogs.

Mochudubh · 01/09/2022 16:20

Savoury snacks that don't need refrigerated. I don't mean crisps, I mean more like a bar you can pick up and eat, most of the ones available are fruit or chocolate or caramel flavoured. I want cheese and tomato, or chicken flavour.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 01/09/2022 16:21

Tiani4 · 01/09/2022 16:04

A sticky brick wall with sticky brick waistcoats that you can put in toddlers by the door and stick them to the wall whilst you dress the other DCs so no one runs off and strips off whilst you put everyone else's shoes on Grin

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant

Mumdiva99 · 01/09/2022 16:22

Something to clip on top of my wirly gig washing line that keeps the rain off.....a bit like an umbrella with sides.......but it still has to let the wind in and the damp air out.....

eosmum · 01/09/2022 16:26

A person who when you are very ill, like having multiple tests and procedures etc. would take over all the booking and chasing and fighting with consultant secretaries so you can just concentrate on getting well.

blacksax · 01/09/2022 16:38

A method by which you could make an appointment to see a GP.

nancyglancey · 01/09/2022 18:00

Surtsey · 01/09/2022 16:18

I'd invent a gadget that you take with you when you go for a walk. It surrounds you with a force field that repels other people's dogs.

My son would love this one.

Shortjanet · 01/09/2022 18:15

nancyglancey · 01/09/2022 07:03

A system that would deliver sunscreen in May that lasts until the end of September. I'm thinking a bit like a spray tan booth. I'd so pay for that!

You beat me to it! A dunk in a tank in spring to see you through to autumn. They could give you a long lasting vitbd injection at the same time. Perfect.