The Biz: The Grapevine

Between all the exciting shopping excursions, baby shower gifts, and hand-me-downs from friends and relatives, new parents often end up with an abundance of baby outfits in various sizes even before the baby arrives. With the clutter of so much apparel, many adorable outfits can be easily overlooked and quickly outgrown. The Happy Closet has the perfect solution for organizing baby’s closet, ensuring that cute outfits in the appropriate size are easily located and enjoyed.

We’ve heard the tales of yesteryear when Grandpa whittled toys out of a stick or soap, and cobbled together a rocker from backyard branches, while Grandma sewed cozy Christmas pajamas and the infamous coat of many colors. Today, at Jack Rabbit Creations, each item is made with an appreciation for hand-craftsmanship and an artistic eye that commemorates traditions of days past, reminiscent of simpler times when treasured belongings often included a special story about their creation.

On-the-run parents want products that are versatile, practical and packed with added value. Tiny Hineys gets to the bottom of parents’ needs, by making diaper changes simple, fast and fashionable. Tiny Hineys is an all-in-one tote and changing pad, available in eight sassy fabric prints that moms and dads are sure to love. Parents no longer need to lug around a separate diaper bag and changing pad; Tiny Hineys does it all!

Happy Heinys
Moonlight Treasures LLC

Spring is in full bloom at MyPerennial, where dressing up children’s apparel is a snap! Colorful flowers, adorable animals, yummy cupcakes, and other cute designs made from felt easily snap on and off kids’ tees and headbands, offering a variety of fun looks. Whimsical one-pieces with delightful characters, like bunnies rowing boats, round out the collection. When picking out a bouquet of fresh children’s products, the choices of vivid creations growing in MyPerennial’s garden can help cultivate sales.

Some children’s brands blur the design lines between kids and adults, favoring a “mini me” style. Many parents, however, prefer their children to look more their age! Beth McCormick is in tune with the age-appropriate looks that so many families favor. In 2000, Beth began creating fun fashions for her young daughter. After repeated encouragement from her friends and family, she decided to start selling her carefree designs under the Whimsy Wear brand.

For seventeen years, High IntenCity has been providing girls with fun, fashionable charms and hair accessories. Their talented designers know what girls want, and deliver it time and time again. Brands owned by High IntenCity include Charm Candy, Sanrio and Disney collections, and Charm It! Charm It! has been creating beautiful charm bracelets since 2000. Girls of all ages, child and adult alike, simply adore these classic charms and bracelets! With Charm It’s vast selection, charm lovers can happily keep their collections growing.

Wiggy Studio / Angel Toes
All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo)

It’s not unusual for a child to become attached to a favorite plush pal, taking it everywhere as comforting, secure companion. Plush Pals, Inc. knows that feeling, and has taken its plush collection to a multi-tasking level, with adorable plush creations that do double-duty as rolling travel bags, backpacks, purses and even iPod holders! Keeping children’s love for stuffed animals in mind, Plush Pals, Inc. produces versatile bags that can hold school supplies, overnight items, or special trinkets. Plush Pals bags are available in a wide range of snuggly animals and colors.

Since 2008, Binksy & Bobo’s creator, Katrina Poole, has focused her considerable talent in graphics design on creating fashionable clothing and accessories for babies and children. Binksy & Bobo specializes in soft, reversible clothing and stylish accessories, including customizable blankets and padded shopping cart covers. Each piece is designed and produced in Toronto, Canada by just one person from start to finish, making it a true work of art.

Baby bodysuits, or one-pieces, have become a staple in layette and infant collections. One-pieces are ever-popular because they make it a snap to dress and diaper little ones, and they stay put on even the wiggliest of babies. Most romper basics with snap closure convenience can be quite plain, so design becomes a major selling point for retailers and customers who appreciate apparel with an aesthetic appeal. A singular sensation in the one-piece biz is Simple Syrup, a baby clothing company who offers artsy bodysuits inspired by the sketchbook of Danielle Duer.

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