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Taking you from where you are to where you want to be
Taking you from where you are to where you want to be
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How It All Began
Stuck in traffic on the 101 freeway, heavily pregnant with my second child, I heard my 18-month-old son cry as his bottle dropped out of reach—again. Unable to retrieve it, I knew we'd both endure the rest of the drive in frustration. That night at 2 a.m., unable to sleep, I searched online for a solution to the bottle-dropping problem. I found nothing that was both safe and practical.
I designed the first Binkster Bottle Buddy on my sewing machine. The positive response from other parents convinced me to refine the design with a prototype designer, creating a safe, cozy product that prevented spills.
The Binkster Bottle Buddy became the first patented bottle tether system on the market, featuring unique matting material that kept bottles upright and prevented spills. It adjusted to fit any bottle or sippy cup and came in 60 styles.
The Binkster Bottle Buddy launched a product line that included tether systems for pacifiers and blankets, a nursing poncho with Italian fabrics, and designer diaper covers. I secured representation at major retailers nationally and internationally.
As an inventor who navigated this journey without guidance—when others refused to share their knowledge—I discovered my passion: helping fellow inventors and entrepreneurs realize their product dreams through advice, contacts, and resources.
That's how K. Ivie Consulting (KIC) was born. With a team of professionals, we help clients Keep Innovating Constantly. Our mission is to support inventors and entrepreneurs in creating, launching, and realizing their product dreams.
Kelli Ivie - CEO/Inventor