Hear me out: A dog / toddler saddle

Okay, here my out. I have an almost 1 year old. She's small. And I have a rescue dog that's pretty big. So, I thought, dog saddle!

I set Microsoft Copilot to work to draw up some concepts.

Can you create a concept product for me? It would be a saddle for my 1-year-old, so she can ride my dog. The saddle would need to be harnessed on my dog and my baby would need to be buckled in because she won't hang on. Can you create a concept product?

Concept / Features

Saddle seat: A soft seat to ensure comfort.

Ergonomic design: To support babies back and bottom.

Five-point safety harness: To keep the baby safe

Adjustable straps: For babies of all sizes

Dog harness Secure fit: A safe and comfortable saddle that way it doesn't fall and is comfortable for the dog.

Adjustable dog harness: To fit different size dog breeds.

Non-slip material: So, the saddle doesn't fall off the dog while the baby is riding.

Removable covers: That way it's easy to clean.

Water-resistant fabric: That way it's easy to wipe down.

Storage pockets: Because all babies need a place for their stuff?

Reflective strips: Then the baby can ride at night?

Safety Considerations

Weight limit: Have a warning that the baby and dog need to be between certain weights.

Supervision: Tell the parent they can't let the baby ride the dog to day care.

Of course, after that I needed some specifications for the product.

Baby Saddle for Dog: Specifications

Saddle seat:12 x 8 x 4 inches

Dog harness (chest girth): 20-35 inches

Dog harness (neck girth): 15-25 inches

Materials

Saddle seat:

fabric: Durable, water-resistant polyester

padding: High-density foam for comfort

non-slip base: Silicone grip pads

Harness:

Material: Breathable mesh with reinforced stitching

Buckles: Heavy-duty plastic with quick-release mechanism

Safety Features:

Five-point harness: Have adjustable nylon straps with padded covers and easy to secure buckles.

Reflective strips: On the sides and back of the saddle for visibility

Weight limit: (baby) 30 lbs. (dog) medium to large 30-70 lbs.

Additional Features:

Storage pockets: (size) 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) (location) On the sides of the saddle

Removable Covers: Machine-washable and easy to remove

Of course, I needed a proof-of-concept (POC) image

So I set to work. Now, my POC doesn't look like the AI generated POC but it's things I had around the house.

Unfortunately, my wife won't let me test it but my wife does volunteer Wednesday nights so check back in a day or two to see the results.