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Rebecca Finell, founder of Boon, shares her “Road to Success” with The Giggle Guide®. Editorial Director David Gaunt recalls, “I remember very well the impact her student design, The Frog Pod made at the JPMA show several years ago. I met her among a group of competitive student designers, and by the next show she was a successful corporate executive, building one of the most exciting new children’s brands in years. I’ve seen a lot, having attended juvenile product shows since 1979, and Boon has been one of the best, and most well-deserved success stories. She understood function and design, plus the importance of brand image.” Her story is a great example of the possibilities of staying true to one’s business vision and being willing to take the risks necessary to succeed.

Meet The Giggle Guide’s Editor/Co-Founder Leesa Valentino and Editorial Director David Gaunt at KidShow Las Vegas, Bally’s, #803, Aug 31 - Sept 2. Retailers will have a chance to win daily prizes — great children’s products donated by a variety of leading brands. Stop by to learn more about The Giggle Guide®, take an online tour and enter to win products that you can then take back to your stores for your own in-store promotions to help generate increased store traffic. A BIG thanks to all our brand participants!

Submarine Swimwear — Take the Plunge with South American Style

Whether you’re looking for stylish and high quality swimwsuits for your tweens, or adorable ruffled and sequined one pieces for your babies and toddlers, Submarine Swimwear offers some of the finest swimsuits out there! Each collection reflects designer Deborah Sorianos’s tropical Brazilian roots in original yet sophisticated prints. Each swimsuit comes with the extra frills every little girl or tween wants with intricate embroideries, sequins, beading, ruffles or cut-out rosettes.

Contact: Katy / (213) 489-7908

My Baby Loves… Launches CD Series Debut

Philadelphia, August 19, 2009: Share the music you love with the baby you love with the new My Baby Loves… CD series! Hear the greatest hits of the 80’s, Michael Jackson, and Madonna transformed into soothing, instrumental lullabies. It’s the perfect soundtrack for new parents who want to share the music they love with the baby they love.

Contact: Susan Greenberg, My Baby Loves.... / (215) 680-2231

Thirsty for something really different that incorporates both the growing green trends and the popularity of personalization? Then set your sights on the latest bottles from I.D. Gear. A leader in personalized souvenirs and beverage containers, I.D. Gear has been producing quality, eye-catching merchandise for major amusement parks since 1978 and has recently expanded into the retail gift market with personalized namesake products for kids.

Meet Kristy Awald-Stafford, owner and inventor of the ToyWrangler™ from LuvLoo™. Kristy shares her “Behind the Brand” journey from active mom of two young boys to entrepreneur and enterprising businesswoman. She is a great example of how recognizing a real need begins the process to invent, manufacture and market a product that becomes a company. In her case, she saw a need for something that would eliminate constantly picking up and searching for things tossed down by her young ones. ToyWrangler was the answer. It’s something everyone with small children can use!

Count on the boutique market buzzing in the next few weeks as Knuckleheads Clothing, a fashionable boys clothing line, introduces its newest collaboration with BabyLegs; arm and leg warmers.

Melissa Nash, who created Knuckleheads in 2004, wanted to add a new and fun accessory for spring. “After many requests from store owners to create leg warmers with our logo on it, we came up with two great styles with BabyLegs’ creative director”, says Nash.

Contact: Melisa Nash / (360) 696-9744

New and seasoned moms alike struggle with the demands of establishing and sustaining breastfeeding. While all moms must learn to adapt to breastfeeding, working moms are confronted with unique challenges. The market has expanded with products designed to tackle each individual challenge. The Giggle Guide™ spotlights some innovative products designed with key components to help working moms establish and maintain a fulfilling breastfeeding experience. Designed with comfort, ease, and practicality in mind, these products make nursing for career moms endlessly more enjoyable and realistic.

The air inside our homes and schools can be more toxic than the air outside! Why? Because the very materials and products we use to furnish and maintain our indoor environments can release hundreds of pollutants such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone and even biological allergens.

The GREENGUARD Certified Mark on products, ranging from mattresses to fllooring, drywall to paint, offers peace of mind to parents seeking solutions to poor indoor air quality and chemical sensitivities. GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), considered one of the world’s foremost resources on indoor air quality, will be at The ABC Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 13-16, Booth 2135, in the Naturally Kids Pavilion.

From big idea to multinational sensation, Cloud B is focused on its mission of “helping children sleep.” Beginning as a joint business venture, Cloud B has evolved into a worldwide company with a desire to better the planet and fill a void in the children’s market. Many know of Cloud B’s Sleep Sheep and Twilight Turtle products which have calmed countless children to sleep. Now, join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how Cloud B began, how it stays true to its business vision, and how it’s floating on “cloud 9” due to the humanitarian and environmental efforts made possible by its success.

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