Company: WODToys Location: Seattle, WA Product: Fitness-inspired baby and toddler toys
Ernest Ebio and his wife, both fitness enthusiasts who love to hike and lift weights, didn't like leaving their 11-month-old daughter behind during their workouts. That frustration led to a business idea -- Ebio decided to create a line of kids' toys modeled after gym equipment.
Ebio partnered with his brother David Catanghal to launch WOD Toys, which produces kid-sized barbells, medicine balls, and even kettlebells for infants and toddlers. The toys weigh between half a pound and four pounds each and are made of materials like plastic, polyester and leather.
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