Items tagged “Afrocentric”

The Grapevine

The One World Doll Project Celebrates Global Diversity

By Kelly Lee

The One World Doll Project has targeted one of the biggest trends to hit the children’s industry: multicultural dolls and products that reflect real family values. The Prettie Girls! are all about celebrating the wonder and inspiration of every nation. Five, 11.5” dolls offer a multicultural and positive message that parents around the world can appreciate. The Prettie Girls’ appeal to young girls is obvious: they are fresh, fashionable, and truly different with a hip, positive attitude. These dolls have a genuine pull on the increasing number of families that not only want to promote an understanding of other cultures, but also instill this value in their own children.

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The Green Scene

Kidz On Safari Brings African Adventures Home

By Carolyn Kavarnos

Kidz On Safari is a North American-based company designed to bring the African Safari experience to the Western world. Kidz On Safari realizes that very few North American children have the opportunity to go on an African safari. They want to give these children a chance to vicariously enjoy such an adventure, and interact with their favorite animals in the comfort and safety of their own home. Their casual eco-friendly clothing, plush toys, educational DVDs and music CDs provide an immersive global experience that opens children’s eyes to the diverse wildlife and experience of an African safari.

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News Updates

Happy Heinys Sends Nearly 1 TON To Haiti and Africa

Posted by Happy Heinys - 2/22/10
Happy Heinys sends nearly 1 ton of Reusable cloth diapers, infant clothing, baby blankets, and small toys to orphanages in Haiti

San Diego, Calif.- Feb 22,2010 Happy Heinys, one of the largest manufacturers of modern reusable cloth diapers, is honored to be able to help those who are less fortunate that we are. Happy Heinys has worked with several different infant orphanages around the world over the last 8 years by sending reusable diapers for the workers to use.

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Contact: Linda Byerline / (619) 258-6867
Features

October's ENK – Preview of Spring 2010 Fashions

By Anna Levina Uy

The newest trends in children’s apparel, accessories and other products for Spring 2010 are showcased at the ENK Children’s Club at the Javits Center, NYC, October 2-4, 2009. Here’s a peek at what’s new from these first-time ENK exhibitors: Mini Rotation, So Nikki, Inc., Kimberly House, Fernella’s Jools and 4 Funky Flavours.

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The Green Scene

Cloth Diapers – A Change for the Better!

By Guest

The Giggle Guide® takes a look at changes in cotton diapers! We discover the real scoop on the cloth vs. disposable debate, and find some of the “cons” about cloth are just a lot of poop. Learn more of the facts about the budgetary and environmental benefits of cloth diapering. Retailers could help their bottom line by offering a selection of cotton diapering products for your eco-responsible customers.

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