Kid With A Swimming Raft On His Head Is Living His Best Life

This boy's joy is contagious
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The decision to have children is one that must be pondered very seriously and we'd certainly never suggest you should make a rash decision on that count.

However, when it comes down to it, there is one factor that will tip you over the edge and send your broodiness levels skyrocketing - and that is the unexpected joy kids can bring when you turn around to discover them doing something truly inspired.

Like this:

As well as making our ovaries ache, the joy this boy has found in his inventive use of a swimming pool floating device has inspired others to get equally as creative - with Photoshop:

Kids' Inventions Brought To Life
The Liftolator (War avoider)(01 of14)
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An invention by Charlotte Scott, age 11, made into model form by Erin Dickson at Fab Lab Sunderland.

A thought provoking idea, bringing safety to those living in danger.
(02 of14)
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Pringles Hook(03 of14)
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Invention idea by Georgia Dinsley, age 11, recreated in 3D graphics by Andy Mattocks.

"I struggle to get my Pringles out (of the bottom of the tub), well here’s a cure! A hook that you pull to get more Pringles out" -Georgia Dinsley.
(04 of14)
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Shady Lamp(05 of14)
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An invention idea by Layla Amir, age 11, made real by Carl Gregg at Fab Lab Sunderland.

A brilliant idea that allows the owner to dim the light just like pulling closed a pair of venetian blinds.
(06 of14)
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Flipping Rope(07 of14)
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An invention idea by Chloe Main, age six, recreated in 3D graphics by Andy Mattocks.

“The flipping Rope is a flying skipping rope. Like a normal skipping rope but with propellors and lights on the end. You can skip, you can fly, or you can skip while you fly. Propellors are battery powered. Make sure you land before they run out! Children will use it to skip to other countries and pilots who want more fun will use it too!” Chloe Main
(08 of14)
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Handy Hi 5(09 of14)
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An invention idea by Oliver, age six, made real by Tony Canning of Fab Lab Sunderland.

When you succeed at something but there is no one around to give you a hi five, this machine is perfect.
(10 of14)
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Leaf Catcher(11 of14)
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An invention by Elsie Ronald, a great aunt to a young family. Elsie came to a INVENTORS! workshop with her family. Dominic asked if she would like to draw an invention idea. Elsie was a little reluctant. Five minutes later Dominic returned to find Elsie had drawn this Leaf Catcher device.
(12 of14)
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Clever Clothing(13 of14)
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An invention idea by Charlotte Stothard, age ten, made real by Kate Eccles.

"My invention is a dress that turns into a top. Buy one get one free outfit. The button holes at the bottom fold to attach to the buttons underneath the skirt. Then unfold the hidden straps and wear it as a top." Charlotte Stothard
(14 of14)
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