The new Tadpole Apple iPod case from iFrogz puts two silicone handles on an Apple iPod player, giving little hands extra gripping powers.

For most people, a video capable iPod player is a small, somewhat expensive consumer electronic device; not the sort of thing one would necessarily hand to a toddler with just the words "Now, be careful!" Because you know it's fairly likely to hit the floor, be flung across the room, or get dunked in some juice.

But, when you consider the Apple iPod player is a small, somewhat expensive consumer electronics device which can play cartoons.the involvement of small children becomes somewhat inevitable.

Enter the Tadpole, a new Apple iPod case from accessory maker iFrogz. The Tadpole combines a coated silicone iPod case and transparent screen cover with two comfort-grip handles, which make the Apple iPod player less likely to slip out of little hands while they're enjoying a video or other video on the iPod player. This Apple iPod case leaves open areas for the iPod click wheel, screen, and ports, and helps protect the iPod player against the bumps, thumps, and scrapes of a child's everyday life.

"Many families have DVD players in their cars to help entertain their kids on road trips," said Scott Huskinson, iFrogz's president. "Now it's possible for moms and dads to entertain their children wherever they go with an Apple iPod player in a Tadpole case-in the supermarket, at the doctor's office, waiting in line, at the gym, as well as on a long trip. iFrogz's Tadpole Apple iPod case has got their entertainment needs-and your iPod-covered."

And, hey, if nothing else, those comfort grip handles give a little extra oomph when the little darlings decide the Apple iPod player wants flying lessons! The Tadpole Apple iPod cases are available in orange and purple, and carry a suggested price of $24.99, although preorders are open now for $19.99, with shipping expected November 1.