Whee! Clever fold-up mat turns stairs into a SLIDE (and adults want it more than the kids)

A quirky new contraption turns stairs into an indoor slide - doing away with pillow cases and sleeping bags traditionally used by children.



The SlideRider, currently in the prototype stage, consists of multiple folding mats that can be laid over angular steps to create a smooth surface.



The final mat is cushioned for a soft landing and there are foldout 'safety rails' to ensure children don't bump into banisters.

Hours of fun: The SlideRider turns stairs into an indoor slide - doing away with pillow cases and sleeping bags traditionally used by children

SlideRider was the brainchild of Trisha Cleveland from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She submitted her idea to Quirky.com - a website which helps bring inventions to life - and is now waiting to see if it will be picked up by developers.



She says the slide is 'perfect for rainy days' and can also be used 'outside on hills.'

After children have finished playing with it, the SlideRider folds away into a compact unit.

If Quirky.com decides to produce Ms Cleveland's design she envisions it will retail between $45 and $95.

Novel idea: The invention, currently in the prototype stage, consists of multiple folding mats that can be laid over angular steps to create a smooth surface

Get ready for mayhem! The final mat is cushioned for a soft landing and there are also foldout 'safety rails' to ensure children don't bump into banisters

Multiple uses: Trisha Cleveland from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who invented the SlideRider, says it is 'perfect for rainy days' and can also be used 'outside on hills'

Since launching SlideRider on Quirky.com last month, Ms Cleveland has received a torrent of positive reaction.

Many adults have said that they would buy one for themselves, never mind the children.

One mother wrote: 'I want this so bad. not just for my son but for me. Let's make this happen, I would buy it.'



Another added: 'I cannot wait for this to become available for purchase!

Add it to the Christmas list: Ms Cleveland envisions the SlideRider will retail between $45 and $95

'It's a fabulous idea and my kids (and I) will love it! Hope I can give it to them for Christmas.'

Ms Cleveland, who works full-time as a digital analyst for BestBuy, asked for the public's opinion when designing her product by getting them to vote on features including the name and color.

She concluded: 'Wow. Go SlideRider! Thanks everyone of you who are enthused as much as I am about my invention.