If you’re like me and my family our house is one big menagerie of cords. There are ipad, iPod, iPhone, Android, camera, and laptop cords everywhere. Every outlet on our living room and kitchen seems to have a power strip coming out of it with a bunch of USB wall warts to boot.

A new accessory from Felix, called the MonkeyOh, aims to help keep smartphones more organized,and actually functional while they are charging.  MonkeyOh is a cradle for your smartphone that rests on your electrical outlet so you can wrap your cord and plug the phone into the wall to charge at the same time. It keeps the phone charging at a position where the user can see it, and for people like me it makes it so there’s one less cord to worry about.

The dock features a novel monkey design with “arms” that hold on tight to your smartphone, and sturdy feet with a rubber non-skid bottom to make sure your phone won’t move around when propped up on a desk or counter.  This little monkey also comes with a “backpack” which is a cord management system.

Users can slide their Apple power adapter into the MonkeyOh’s backpack slot, plug the USB end of the power cord into the monkey’s mouth, and wrap the cord around the backpack.  Then plug it into your nearest wall electrical outlet to charge your iPhone.  MonkeyOh will keep your device off the countertops so it’s not susceptible to any potential damage, and, most importantly, it eliminates a messy area.

The versatility with the MonkeyOh makes this accessory a must-have item for anyone.  It can also serve as a stand to prop any smartphone in landscape or portrait viewing angles which is ideal for watching movies, FaceTime and more.

Portable (3” X 3.5” X 3.5”) and lightweight, the MonkeyOh can be tossed into any purse, backpack, or luggage without adding any bulk.  It is compatible with all iPhone and iPod Touch devices as well as most other smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S3.

MonkeyOh is available in four color combinations: red-on-black, black-on-black, white-on-white, and red-on-white.  It retails for $14.99 at www.felixbrand.com.