Vermont Brothers Invent for Kids | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Two Vermont brothers, Whit and Ave Newton, are turning heads in the world of kid inventors—Whit, a fourth grader, and Ave, a first grader, both crushed it at the international Invention Convention. Ave stunned everyone by landing third place nationally with his “Help Pour,” a genius device that makes pouring liquids mess-free for little hands. Whit’s “Steamy Beanie,” a winter hat with built-in hand warmers to keep ears cozy, didn’t win top honors but earned him a real-world partnership with Johnson Woolen Mills. Inspired by pure creativity and hands-on tinkering, the brothers are learning…