Beth Fynbo s Busy Baby Mat business -
say that 5 times fast - is about to blow up! We featured the Rochester mom s brilliant invention a few years ago. At that time, she was launching a Kickstarter page to get the business off the ground.
Now, I think the Busy Baby Mat is about to become a bazillion dollar business because any parent with young children or anyone that is about to have a baby is going to want one after they see it on national TV. Fynbo s company will be featured on tonight s episode of the ABC show Shark Tank . (Check out pictures from the episode and see other great Minnesota inventions below)
In 2018 we published a story about a Rochester mom's new invention. At that time, she was launching a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of getting her product in stores. Since then she won $25,000 in the MN Cup Competition, a community-led, public-private partnership that helps Minnesota entrepreneurs, and now she'll have the chance to pitch her idea to the sharks on the TV show Shark Tank. The woman's name is Beth Fynbo and her product is called the Busy Baby Mat. Her website describes it as a placemat that adheres to any smooth, flat surface and has a proprietary tether system that allows you to attach the baby’s items to the mat. They are easy to use AND to clean. It’s all made from 100% food-grade, FDA-approved silicone. Plus, it's dishwasher safe. The mats roll up and fit easily in most diaper bags and purses. Check out the video below to see how it works.