The Biz

For centuries parents of small children have noticed a strange phenomenon… kids seem to grow bigger overnight! As children sprout skyward, they love to see their growth spurts commemorated on a chart. Many parents measure the growth of their children by making marks on a wall. But what about parents who don’t want to mark up their walls, or the inevitable move that leaves the inching-up record behind? BeanSprouts, a manufacturer of personalized growth charts, has the perfect solution!

Paying tribute to the good ole’ United States of America is important to many consumers, which makes it equally important for many retailers and designers. The following companies are proud to manufacture their clothing lines in the United States. Committed to helping the economy by employing locally, rather than outsourcing, and using top-quality and eco-friendly materials, Nay et al, Kandle Kidswear and Tralala are dedicated to providing the best and most fashionable children’s clothing.

Fall is vivid – everything is enhanced from the yellow, orange and red leaves falling on lawns to smoky smells wafting through the air. The season also brings cooler weather, and as parents get their children’s back-to-school clothing out of storage, they often discover that the kids have outgrown last year’s outfits and jackets. As the Fall 2010 wholesale buying season winds down, springtime gives retailers a last chance to plan ahead and be prepared for the “windfall” of new children’s apparel next autumn. Here are a few Fall 2010 favorites The Giggle Guide® is falling for from Attitude Pie, Alpha Industries, Llum, and Desigual.

Friends and fellow dog lovers Sandi Hochman and Jonathan Cathey got together to form Lucky Puppy to celebrate the love people have for “man’s best friend” by offering apparel for kids and folks who believe, like Charlie Brown, that happiness is a warm puppy. The “dog”-tag line for Lucky Puppy says it all — “Nothing But Cute.” Sandi Hochman shares with The Giggle Guide® her inspiration to start the lifestyle store that has become a well-known brand. Lucky Puppy is a fitting name, as the company actively helps to find new families for homeless dogs.

What comes to mind when someone mentions a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” t-shirt? How about a basic white t-shirt with bold lettering stating “I’m a Big Sister!” or “I’m a Big Brother!” These t-shirts grace gift shops across the nation leaving Moms, Aunts and Grandmothers everywhere with little selection.

It’s time to offer color and fun graphics kids want to wear and parents want to buy! You now have a choice…

Contact: Marty Harper / (214) 578-4110

Research indicates that babies who are carried cry less, which is only one of the benefits that have made baby wearing a popular way to comfort, cuddle, and bond with a little one. Baby is kept safely close and snuggled, while parents enjoy both a content infant and hands-free convenience. There are many styles of babywearing carriers on the market, available in a wide variety of fashions, functions and price points, including these popular choices from Wrap n’ Wear, Rockin’ Baby Sling, Kemby, The Hippie, The Peanut Shell, Sakura Bloom, Baby K’tan, Beco Baby Carrier and kokopax.

The Giggle Guide® received the following public announcement from a concerned group of businesses who manufacture baby slings and carriers. Given the recent CPSC government warning on baby carriers and the Consumers Union’s concerns about “bag-style” carriers, the companies providing the following information are taking a stand to help educate the public on the differences between safe and unsafe baby carriers.

PixelModa from Italy is a timepiece for modern times. Inspired by the glamour of the Italian spirit and crafted to meet the demands of modern, contemporary culture, a PixelModa watch makes a bold statement of design and quality. This Euro-brand just might make tweens to adults favor fashionable, stylistic, affordable watches once again, instead of depending upon digital cellphones to know what time it is.

Parents of little ones are constantly on the lookout for clever products that turn daily rituals, like mealtimes, into child’s play. The Giggle Guide® has discovered some fantastic new feeding utensils that will have tots “opening wide” and parents dishing out for these innovations that make mealtimes with children easier, neater, and more fun. Check out these unique and colorful products from Constructive Eating, Baby Dipper, Boon Inc., and Elegant Baby that have everyone saying “ahh”!

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