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Everyone who has heard the phrase “soft as a baby’s bottom” knows that it is used to describe only the silkiest and smoothest of things. The saying also conjures up images of plump baby nether cheeks that are cushy cute! Today, The Giggle Guide™ is delving into our diaper bag of tricks for the top products from Bumkins, Happy Heinys, Mad Gab’s and Starbunz that go into making those babies’ bums so soft and healthy. With new parents eager for the best products to keep their little ones clean, happy and dry, the possibilities are, well… bottomless!

Yesterday, The Giggle Guide™ shared the latest in protective swimwear for children. Today, we are focusing on our favorite head-to-toe sunny delights that pair with swimwear like surf goes with sand. By offering a dazzling mix of fun, functional and fashionable products to complement new swimwear, retailers can effortlessly increase add-on sales. Get ready to shine with child-safe sunscreens, cool shades and fabulous flip flops that are a step ahead! The Giggle Guide™ highlights brands that make the sun their business, including Baby Blanket Suncare, Teeny Tiny Optics, Swim Ways, and One Ruby Lane.

A monster wave of kid’s swimwear for 2011 is making a huge splash with functional and sun-safe on-trend styles! As parents have become more aware of the dangers of solar rays, the popularity of sun-protective swimwear has expanded exponentially. While sunscreen is always a must, several brands provide added safety through innovative UV-protective swimwear that deftly doubles as all-day playwear. For the latest colorful hats, darling bikinis, and hip and happening swim trunks and rash guards, check out these shining examples of next season’s fun-in-the-sun fashions from Seasons UV, Babi-Kini, Sun Busters and Flap Happy.

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The NYC Baby and Kids Fair at 7W runs August 16th through August 18th. This highly anticipated show offers a crateful of tasty products to discover! Here are some handpicked favorites that caught “the apple of our eye”: Zatswho, Pacific World Corp., Lunacy Design, Sleeping Partners, and HuggyBunny. The Giggle Guide™ will also have a booth at the show at which retailers can enter a drawing to win a free selection of exciting children’s products!

Buyers attending KIDShow, August 16th-18th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, will luck out by getting a jump on the Spring 2011 season with new ideas, new colors, and must haves from the world of children’s fashion and accessories. Here’s a preview of just a few of the KIDShow attractions, many of which are brands that are exhibiting at the Vegas show for the first time, including Coral & Reef, Showroom a la Mode, Canadian Kidswear and Kaos Recycled. The Giggle Guide™ will also have a booth at KIDShow, with daily prize drawings for lucky retailers to win a giant gift assortment of awesome products. See you at KIDShow Las Vegas!

Join the The Giggle Guide™ as we continue our globetrotting journey to discover the latest international hits to offer customers. The Internet Age has truly made the world smaller, with instant accessibility to terrific new products, no matter where you call home! Today’s trip takes us from Canada’s Monster Factory and Italy’s Baby Graziella to Hooligans of South Africa, tante martha from the Netherlands, and Blabla products made in Peru. Brilliant colors, fun-loving critters, beautiful fabrics and creative genius offer a world of retail opportunities!

Child to Cherish by Perine Lowe
Happy Heinys

G’day mates! The Giggle Guide™ has set sail on a worldwide exploration of children’s products, including a look at innovations from the land down under. We’ve rounded up the lowdown on some outstanding Australian brands that embody creativity, practicality and an infectious sense of fun! So join us down in the land of koalas and wallabies, for a lively little walkabout tour of Huggalugs, NOO Designs and FLATOUTaustralia.

A child’s First Communion is a sacred milestone which often requires up to two years of religious education and preparation to receive. This religious occasion traditionally includes special attire and accessories. Girls often wear beaded hairpieces and veils, and gowns specifically designed for the occasion. These items frequently become treasured family heirlooms, so parents seek out a memorable and well-crafted wardrobe for the important event. Andrea’s Beau, Fantaisie Kids, and Simply Charming offer angelic, one-of-a-kind gowns, veils, gifts, hairpieces, and other accessories to commemorate and celebrate this special day.

A new coat of paint and simple window treatments were once the go-to choices for do-it-yourselfers wanting a fresh look on a budget. However, today there are endless fun, fast and easy ways to jazz up bare and bland walls. A variety of companies specialize in creating attractive, designer-quality art decals and adhesives that allow at-home artists to easily create murals and themes which rival a professional interior decorator’s work. WallCandy Arts, Lot 26 Studio and WallPOPS are a few brands walloping the wall décor business with their creative energy and designs!

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