Items tagged “Education & Development”

Back in the day, when we wanted to unplug or our parents were out of batteries, we would reach for the simple things like a Rubik’s Cube or those little maze games with marbles. Once they were solved (or we gave up in frustration), there was little use for the toys and they were promptly put on a shelf in favor of the latest video game. What if you could offer your customers an alternative to video games, but with just as many player options? And kids six and up could be entertained for hours with minimal noise and no batteries necessary? You can, with Perplexus!

Introduce customers to Ben KaChoo, Harry Hiccers and Norman PhartEphant and watch their eyes light up! Fierce Fun plush toys and the accompanying Zoo Tales books use humor to offer gentle lessons about typical kid concerns like adjusting to a new school, coping with allergies, making friends and yes, what to say when a burp or other unplanned noise occurs. The toys are soft and squeezable, make up to six different sounds, and are made of all new, safe materials.

For many customers, God is present in all aspects of their daily lives, making them appreciate visual reminders of God’s goodness. Retailers can tap into the spiritual needs of customers by offering brands that inspire, with a lively spirit of practicality and fun. Dedicating and reflecting a family’s faith on baby’s clothes and other items is a way parents celebrate and give witness to their beliefs. Products from LittleDisciples, Wee Believers, Band Angels and Dicksons, Inc., proclaim a Christian message.

The New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) will be held at the Javits Center August 18-22, 2012. The NYIGF is produced twice annually by GLM Shows and is open to the trade only. Held in January and August in New York City, the Fair hosts 2800 exhibiting companies showcasing lines across the home, lifestyle and gift spectrum. Baby & Child presents 150 resources of innovative, functional and fun products for babies, toddlers, kids and their families. Toys, apparel, accessories, furnishings, gear and juvenile décor will be on display. Box Play for Kids, good seeds, Kiddidoo and Beyond123 will be some of the many brands showing off their product lines.

fitbook by fitlosophy is a personalized way to track weight loss, nutrition and fitness goals. Writing down goals and tracking progress is an often overlooked but important step, especially when it comes to weight loss. According to fitlosophy, research has shown that the habit of writing down goals makes one 75% more likely to succeed. fitbook is a journal designed to help users get healthy and slim down. Two recent additions to fitlosophy’s line are the fitbook mama2b and fitbook junior, focusing on healthy pregnancies and kids.