Guest Review by Local Mumblers
The Inhaler Tailor sells reusable cases that go over standard medical inhalers to make them better to carry and use. There are 50 designs to choose from and two different sizes. Find out what Jacob and Max thought of their new Inhaler Tailors in our latest Mumbler review.
Inhaler Tailor is a British startup based in York and makes all its products by hand out of a small workshop.
They also sponsor Asthma & Lung UK to help them do their great work. The rest of their profits go to funding research into triggers for Asthma, particularly those related to diet and stress.
“Jacob age 5 has been using a cover for an inhaler made here in York by the startup business “The Inhaler Tailor”. There are over 50 designs on the website to choose from appealing to a wide range of tastes…(including adults!) We chose the bright yellow rubber duck design which was eye-catching and fun!
The cover has been well-designed and is easy to fit. There is no more rummaging in the bottom of the bag to look for the inhaler as the bright design means it can easily be found. The inhaler tailor comes in a sturdy tin to keep it in when not in use. The inhaler tailor can be used on its own or in our case with a spacer and is available in two sizes. The eyelet means we can now attach the inhaler to a bag or keyring so there is less chance of losing it!
The product encourages children to look after and use their inhalers by personalising the cover. It brings a smile to what is sometimes an upsetting time when we have to use the inhaler. It’s a thumbs up from us.
Now to decide which design is next?!”
“We think the inhaler tailors are fab, such a great way to brighten up the inhaler and make it a bit more fun to use. As soon as we opened the box Max was excited to see the design, he loves dinosaurs and as you can see from the photos his big sister thought it was great too.As well as the design being fun, it is also easy to fit onto the inhaler and is a nice soft fabric. All in all, it is easy to use and makes the process more fun!”
More about the benefits of Inhaler Tailors:
ℹ️ Find out more about The Inhaler Tailor on their website.
🛒 Choose your design and buy an Inhaler Tailer here. They are £16.99 each (currently there is a 25% discount if you sign up to the newsletter!)
Disclaimer: York Mumbler was given a complimentary Inhaler Tailor in exchange for an honest review.
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It was a real treat to finally be able to go out last week and we took the opportunity to visit Rainbows Ceramics on Bootham.
I visited with my 5 week old baby and my 2.5 year old daughter, along with my mother-in-law for an extra pair of hands.
On our entry to Rainbows we were shown to a table straight away. This is usually the case, but in busy periods you may have to wait a few minutes or pop back (they’ll tell you roughly when they expect to have space). Bookings are currently only taken for groups of 6+. We were provided a booster seat and an apron for my toddler which were both much appreciated. We were given a brief introduction and then we were sent off to choose our items to decorate.
There is a real variety of items available to decorate which start from £10; my daughter chose to paint an ornamental squirrel for Father’s Day (he’s going to be thrilled!); my mother in law painted a plant pot and I occupied myself with a tile with my baby’s footprints on, and a Christmas bauble along the same theme (I was very impressed that they had these available in May).
Once we had chosen our items to decorate, we were given a talk explaining all the information we needed to know, including the different painting techniques, how to practice and make things neat and what to do if we made a mistake (as a not particularly artistic person, I was relieved to be told that errors can be sorted by the staff). We were also shown about the changes in paint colour once an item is fired. This information is, as I rapidly discovered, important to explain to children as my toddler was initially a bit cross that the colours she was painting were all a bit pastel/dull compared to the ones she could see on the example wall.
There are lots of examples of beautifully painted products around for inspiration and also “stamps” that you can paint and then print onto your item for the less artistically minded of us. There are a couple of bits of painting that the staff will do for you; for example baby/toddler hand and foot prints. This was a huge relief as I had no idea how to get a squirmy baby to remain still enough to place his foot carefully onto a tile, let alone a bauble! They paint the baby’s hand/foot (depending on age/size) and then carefully place it so it prints onto your chosen item, before wiping the paint off the child with a wipe and then allowing you to decorate the rest of the item.
For a small fee (and depending upon how busy the staff are), they will also draw an outline/template on your item for you to paint over or even paint the more difficult aspects of your design. They do, however, encourage you to do your own painting as it adds to the experience.
I found it surprisingly relaxing to paint my items, with the quiet atmosphere and rare silence from my toddler and a napping baby it was easy to get lost in my artwork. All in all it was a very calm visit; be careful as you may want to spend longer there than you initially think, so consider that when paying for your car parking!
In terms of practicalities, there is access to a toilet and they also have a baby changing table in there. The shop is not huge but there is room for a few prams even with tables spread out to meet Covid restrictions; however I’d recommend using carriers where possible, especially if you go in a group.
Rainbows also offer the chance to purchase a selection of hot and cold drinks and a small range of snacks/treats while you paint. Once you have finished painting, you leave your items there to be glazed and fired and collect them a week later. Alternatively you can paint with acrylics and take your items home immediately – ideal for any visitors to the city.
A week later I picked up our items which have now been glazed and fired and I’m thrilled with how good they look. My toddler is extremely proud of her squirrel and the finish on both the tile and the bauble is excellent- you can see every detail of my baby’s footprints and they will be treasured mementos for a lifetime.
Overall, our visit and the whole experience with Rainbows Ceramics was fantastic. It was an activity which was suitable for all ages and abilities and a surprisingly relaxing morning for me with a toddler and a newborn in tow. We will definitely be back!