The Mom I Want to Be

Modern zipper invented by Gideon Sindback in 1917.

Zippers are not the easiest thing for a little person to tackle. Be patient as you help your little one to practice. One way to help him or her along is with a toy or book that comes complete with its own sturdy zipper to slide up and down. Check out the book Zippers, Buttons and Bows by Moira Butterfield, Peter Utton, and Karen Fung. Not only will you find a real zipper inside, but other tricky fasteners as well.