Sandy Booth, of Cypress Creek Marketing, sent us a letter: "The WondaWedge, an ergonomically designed, inflatable lounge pillow is bringing new style and support to all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities. The lightweight WondaWedge is a triangular pillow with a permanently attached mat. Crafted in sueded vinyl, it's waterproof, comes in a rainbow of colours and fills a myriad of needs. It's the ONLY multi-position lounger that lets users determine their own level of comfort.

Photo: The WondaWedge is an ideal back support for outdoor concerts.

"The WondaWedge is also ideal for kids, from adolescent through college-age. Younger children enjoy using the WondaWedge on the family-room floor for watching movies or gaming. Parents like the WondaWedge because it encourages proper posture while sitting."

Anne Garber -- a well-known "layabout" -- checked this new product out for evalu8.org.

What they say:
Recently introduced in the U.S., WondaWedge is a new outdoor product enjoying worldwide success. An inflatable lounge pillow with attached mat, it's perfect for the beach, picnics, outdoor concerts, or reading in bed. Designed by two physiotherapists, the WondaWedge has great ergonomics and back-support function -- better for the posture than many alternatives! The WondaWedge pillow offers three different angles: sitting up, reclining and lying down. It is lightweight and inflatable, thus, space-saving, easy to carry, and easy to use. The sueded vinyl material is waterproof and comfortable even in the heat.

Photo: The WondaWedge, an ergonomically designed, inflatable lounge pillow brings new style and support to all kinds of outdoor and indoor activities.

What WE say:
We examined this product carefully, and here's what we found: It is lightweight, easily portable (and stow-able in the car, playroom, backpack or even diaper bag), making it ideal for users of virtually any age and interest. It was quick and easy to inflate for use and to deflate again for storage. We chose dark blue, but we also appreciated the wide range of available colours. We think it would also be good for keeping knees bent while lying prone during relaxation exercises during pregnancy or for those with back problems. We used it while camping, and our son co-opted it for playing games in his living room, but we're certain it would be just as useful at the beach, on campus or just plain relaxing while watching television. At $24 (USD) the WondaWedge is a good deal. I would rank this as an ideal Christmas present for almost anyone on your list. Even Aunt Mary will like this as a lounge, while she is doing her crochet work and knitting. Available at www.wondawedge.com.