Mélange Collection, a gift and home accessories company, offers an eclectic mixture of fabulous handmade Fair Trade products from around the world, including exotic plushies, handcrafted by artisans in Peru and Guatemala. Made from soft-as-cashmere alpaca wool, these quirky creatures abound with personality, and are sure to captivate and delight kids of all ages. Mélange Collection has cultivated excellent working relationships with its artisans through community-based organizations, ensuring that all workers are provided with a safe environment and living wages while creating Mélange products.

Watching baby take those first teetering steps is an unforgettable moment for parents. For this special milestone, it is only right for little ones to be geared up in the best footwear. Like many mothers, Johanna Parker was frustrated that most socks quickly slipped off her baby daughter’s feet. Johanna then came up with the brilliant idea to make shoes for her daughter, Kaya, using soft cotton fabric and non-skid soles. Kaya loved her comfy, custom-made shoes so much, that Johanna was inspired to start up her business, Kaya’s Kloset, offering fantastically fun shoes that have kids steppin’ out in style!

During pregnancy, women’s bodies release special hormones that cause connective tissue and joints to relax and loosen in preparation for childbirth. This effective evolutionary development is one of the many miracles that make childbirth possible. However, the natural structural changes that occur in hip width can also make it nearly impossible for new moms to fit back into their favorite pre-pregnancy jeans. The inventors of the HipSlimmer know moms want their figures back in shape ASAP, and offer a timely solution!

Shopping for baby’s room is one of the most exhilarating “remodeling” projects parents undertake during their life, and children’s retailers have the fortunate opportunity to be part of this memorable experience. By creating inviting and inspiring room settings, retailers will help shoppers visualize the furnishings and accessories in their own homes. Including a range of standout nursery products from made-in-the USA suppliers such as Tree by Kerri Lee, Bratt Décor and LuvStuff can help spark customers’ imaginations and ignite a roomful of sales!