Any mom of two little ones knows how difficult it can be to keep one child near your car as you load the other one into the car seat.  My daughter, who usually is very good at listening, often runs across our driveway when something catches her eye.

The Parking Pal Magnet was invented in 2006 by a mom of three young boys who struggled to keep her older ones nearby as she loaded her baby into the car.  The Parking Pal is a colorful round magnet with a picture of a hand on it.  Your little one will love putting his or her hand over the magnet while you tend to another task, such as putting your other child in the car. 

Of course, the Parking Pal should only be used with mommy or daddy in reaching distance.  It’s not a substitute for watching your child in a parking lot, but it does work great for making sure your child stays right near the car.  You can purchase a Parking Pal Magnet at http://www.parkingpalmagnet.com and with the code momsfs you can get free shipping.