Keeping a kid in a car seat is a challenge for many families, especially when that little escape artist can't keep his hands off that oh-so-interesting buckle. The parents behind the Buckle Puzzle observed their child's buckle fascination and figured they might as well make the best of it, so they created a buckle loop that could be clicked together or pulled apart. It's a pretty nifty addition to consider for your boredom-busting bag of tricks.
From the site, you can order the Original Buckle Puzzle (pictured), which breaks into five individual pieces, or the Buckle Puzzle Jr., which binds the pieces together with a central strip so there are no small pieces to lose or swallow. There's also a page of Ways to Play with the puzzle, including using the hook to attach it to the car seat. Maybe with so many buckles to snap around, your child will be distracted from that big important one.
Photo courtesy of JL Woodchuck LLC