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California Gift Show - LA Mart - Los Angeles, California (1/12/10 - 1/18/10)

In January, I attended The California Gift Show, LA Mart, NYIGF and 7 W Baby & Gift Fair. The shows were brimming with exciting new products for children’s retailers. Here are some quick-pick highlights of a few of the many fantastic products that caught my attention at the gift markets: JUMBiES, Capturing Couture, SplatBack, Kover-Ups and Oomfy. Enjoy my gift rap, and look for upcoming reviews from Toy Fair, KidShow and MAGIC.

I have been attending the KidShow in Las Vegas for the past 7 years. I was there at the first windy tent event at the Rio, through many seasons at the Riviera, and for the past few years at the convenient and comfortable Bally’s. KidShow, under the welcoming and efficient direction of show maestro Denise Raeside, is one of my favorite children’s business events. I talked to a trio of reps to find out how they continue their lucky streak with this Vegas show: 4 Kids on 6, Bob Parrish and 2-2 Hot.

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.

Jill Sundahl is a Los Angeles mother of two young hip kids who share her interest in helping the environment. Recently, Jill decided to put her money where her carbon footprint was, and opened an online and brick-and-mortar environmental specialty store in Studio City, California. Although still a little sprout, her jillybean green store is quickly growing up vibrant and strong. Here, Jilly shares with The Giggle Guide® how “going green” in retailing can lead to healthy, thriving profits!

Pack your play clothes, kids, Toy Fair 2010 is about to begin! Held in New York on Feb 14-17th, there is sure to be an abundance of creativity and fun. From radical robots to handcrafted dolls, toy makers are pulling out all the stops! They love to make us “ooooh” and “ahhhh” and coax the child within to come out and play. In anticipation of all the awesome new toys, The Giggle Guide® provides this sneak peek of a few of the items that may make it on Santa’s list this year, including products from Cate & Levi, Foot Cycles, Velcro Kids and Interbots.

Maddie Bradshaw seems like a typical eighth grader. The Texas teen is a member of her middle school swim team; she plays lacrosse and tennis; she loves English and History; she’s read all the books in the Twilight saga and declares herself “Team Jacob”; and she can’t wait to celebrate her 14th birthday with family and friends. Yet Maddie is anything but ordinary. Her entrepreneurial spirit has catapulted her into the national limelight, and she’s the president of a multi-million dollar company.

What’s the perfect environment for nasty germs to invade? A kid’s world! Young children are frequently exposed to harmful germs as they play in close quarters at day cares, schools and playgrounds. Fluctuations in temperature, dry indoor heating, lack of a good night’s sleep, and a poor diet can also contribute to childhood sick days. Believing that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” The Giggle Guide® prescribes these germ fighters to help families in the battle against the flu, while giving retailers a healthy sales boost: SquidSoap, Pipila, Crane and PureNight.

No matter how vigilant parents may be, kids are bound to get sick from time to time. Fortunately, there are many healthful products available to keep little ones comfortable and on the fast track to wellness. The Giggle Guide® prescribes Boogie Wipes, Cleanoz, and homeopathic remedies from Heel and Hyland’s to help parents “make everything better.” Stocking these practical items in your store, especially during flu season, can also be a terrific tonic for weak sales.

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.

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