2011 Show Time Spotlight

2011 Show Time Spotlight

Three… Two… One… It’s SHOW TIME!

The children’s trade show season, featuring 2012 Spring, Holiday, Summer, and Immediate Buys has begun! In the U.S., the Atlanta AmericasMart, Swim Show in Miami, California Gift Show in L.A., and Vegas Kids start the buyers’ ball rolling as international, national, and local sales events build marketing momentum until fall. Playtime New York, ENK Children’s Club, and KidShow Las Vegas are at the top of the national events for children’s fashions and accessories. In September, ABC Kids Expo celebrates in Louisville to showcase the largest display under one roof of baby and juvenile products in every category.

Make reservations now to attend as many trade events and book as many sales appointments as possible. Show manufacturers that you appreciate their efforts on behalf of retailers. The venues from coast to coast make it fun, cost-effective, and profitable to mix business and pleasure.

To kick-off the trade show season, The Giggle Guide® presents a SPOTLIGHT preview of great things to come from these hot brands. Start planning now for a more profitable 2012!

Have you seen all the new items from Sozo? We have several new and exciting items for the upcoming Fall and Spring seasons. If you haven’t seen them in person at a show, check out our fun animal shaped hats, mittens and gloves. They are the perfect “Grandma Grabber”. Our super soft cuddle blanket and bootie sets are sure to draw attention. The new terry plush hooded towels are unbelievably soft on babies skin. We are also introducing new swaddle blankets, gowns and bunting sets as well as new apparel themes.

To see these products in person, visit us at these upcoming shows.
NY Gift - August 13-17th
booth 5602

Kids Show - August 22 - 24th
booth 212/311

ABC - September 23-26th
booth 2415

Anita G Girlfriends

Anita G Girlfriends is launching their new Spring 2012 collection! The line features girls’ swim and playwear in bright, bold, and fun colors. You’ll find a colorful collection of 12 prints that span beyond the rainbow, not just from print to print, but within the individual designs as well. One new print, “Splash,” is designed with 6 bright colors. It’s looking like one of the line’s top sellers.

Anita G is once again offering a wide selection of embellishments that jazz up anything retailers order, as well as all of the basics that buyers know and love, including cropped leggings, bike shorts, dresses, tanks and tees. As for new additions, our Terry Romper is sure to turn heads and keep girls looking stylish and feeling comfortable all season long!

View photos of the Spring 2012 preview and call for a Market Appointment now. To place a phone order, call toll-free 800.717.0789. See Anita G at the upcoming ENK Children’s Club in NYC (The Show Piers), July 31 – August 2, 2011 and KidShow Las Vegas, Paris Hotel, August 22-24, 23011.

robinwrendesigns

Robin Wren
(817) 584-7900

Combining comfort with simplistic designs, robinwrendesigns offers an adorable collection in 100% Cotton. It is soft enough to make you melt and wonderful next to babies skin. robinwrendesigns launches her new spring 2012 line. With the sophistication of hand embroideries, robinwrendesigns is perfect solution for unique shower gifts. No grandma can resist these fun to wear styles. The entire collection is made in the USA.

This line offers eye-catching details and clever mixes of patterns. Combine this with high quality fabrics and reasonable prices, and you have a perfect fit for Spring!

Be sure to stop by to see us in our Showroom in KidsWorldStudio in Dallas Market Center.

oh mint… sweet little things

Christi Chittim
(800) 344-7242

Mint is a fantastic go-to source for everything you might want to personalize with embroidery or applique. Our line currently offers over 1500 SKUs in seersucker, nylon, fleece, and minky fabrics. It is available in a full spectrum of colors and ribbon trims. Our line offers everything you can possibly imagine (and if it’s not here yet, it may be on the way!) for everyone age 0-100. From diaper covers to nap rolls, lunch boxes and backpacks, minky pillowcases to all kinds of stuff to fill a dorm room…The latest addition is a new apparel line has just started to ship this month! Whew!

please be sure to visit us in one of our showrooms in Dallas or Atlanta! You can read more in the About Us section of our Web site, at www.ohmint.com.

CachCach

Kathleen Dougherty
(714) 957-1114

The one of kind designs of CachCach, created by designer Kathleen Dougherty, have a unique hand-made quality that is highly sought after. Their original flower embellishments, a trademark of their designs, are incorporated into every collection. CachCach also chooses to utilize high-end, embellished, three-dimensional fabrics in the designs that allow the brand to stand out from the rest. All of their merchandise is created and designed in the U.S. by a group of long-term, loyal and passionate employees. These pictured designs are from CachCach’s latest collection that is currently shipping for Fall 2011. To learn more about our designs you may visit our website at www.cachcach.com.

CachCach Spring 2012 line will be on display at:
• KIDShow: August 22nd - 24th
• ENK: October 2nd - 4th

Teeny Tiny Optics is a nineteen year old children’s sunglass company based in California. Started with the belief that protecting our children’s eyes from the sun is as important as protecting their skin, it has grown into the best place to buy cute, durable, fashion forward sunglasses for children. From infants to teens, all of the glasses offer 100% UV protection. Kids love them because they are comfortable and fun, moms love them because they are trendy, sophisticated and their kids will keep them on. Teeny Tiny Optics sells styles for girls that include flowers, polka dots, plaids some bejeweled with crystals and rhinestones. For boys there are sporty wrap styles in solids, two tones, a camouflage print, spider web prints and one with flames on the temples. Teeny Tiny Optics are sold in better department stores, children’s specialty stores and have been featured in Parenting, Earnshaw’s, Travel & Leisure Family, US Weekly and Parents Magazines. Teeny Tiny Optics can be seen at the following shows:

Kidz Stylemax Aug. 6-8 Chicago, IL
Los Angeles Kids Show Aug. 7-11 Los Angeles,CA
Dallas Apparel & Accessories Mart Aug. 11-14 Dallas, TX
Atlanta Apparel Market Aug. 18-22 Atlanta, GA
The Kid Show Aug. 26-29 Oakland,CA
Charlotte Children’s Market Aug. 26-28 Charlotte, NC
Farmington Hills Children’s Market Sept 11-13 Farmington Hills, MI
Mid Atlantic Children’s Apparel Show Sept 18-20 Baltimore, MD
Ft. Lauderdale Kids Expo Sept. 20-22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dixie Children’s Show Sept. 24-26 Jackson, MS

Bear Feet

sales@bearfeet.com
(800) 473-0641

Bear Feet is based on the idea that bare feet are actually better than shoes, however since the modern environment is dangerous for bare feet, we decided the shoes might as well be amazingly adorable too. Bear Feet began in an attempt to create the perfect baby shoe - soft and non-constricting, but also stylish. Thus the classic Little Bear Feet infant bootie was designed, hand-cut and hand-sewn out of a tiny scrap of leather. In 1985, in Austin Texas, the name Bear Feet was born and the shoe company began.

Our collection is made with genuine high quality leather and organic cotton conjoin to create the perfect baby shoe.

We have grown over the years and although some things have changed one thing remains the same - our unconditional commitment to quality. Today our shoes are still handmade in USA of US and European materials.

Pedipeds

Melissa Healy
(702) 567-0311

From its inception, pediped® has designed footwear to promote healthy foot development. Our mantra has always been comfort, quality and style, in that order. This is why pediped® shoes were among the first children’s footwear to be awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for promoting healthy foot development.

pediped® footwear offers more than 120 comfortable and stylish designs for boys and girls between our three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals® (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2), Grip ‘n’ Go™ (thin rubber-soled shoes for children ages 9 months to 3 years) and Flex® (rubber-soled shoes for children 1 to 8 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33.

pediped® is excited to be showing our Spring/Summer 2012 collection at the following shows:
Southern Showdown Children’s Shoe Event, August 8-9, 2011
Atlanta Shoe Market, August 13-15, 2011
MODA, August 14-16, 2011
Atlanta Apparel Mart, August 18-22, 2011
Toronto Shoe Show, August 21-23, 2011
Vegas Kids Show, August 22-24, 2011
Kids on Six, August 27-29, 2011
Boston Shoe Travelers Association (BSTA), September 11-13, 2011
CGESS, September 13-15, 2011
ABC Kids Expo, Sept 23-26, 2011

Toys & Recreation

Noodle Head

(866) 892-7311

Snuggle Paws by Noodle Head are soft, snuggly blankets with tag-along pillow pals. They’re a pillow, blanket and best friend all in one! Whether you’re taking your kids on a weekend road trip or sending them off to grandma’s house for the night, Snuggle Paws are the perfect travel companion!

Snuggle Paws are made with a super soft, cuddly plush fabric that will lull tired travelers to sleep. Hook and loop tabs on the animal’s arms hold the blanket in place and there’s a plush handle for carrying that’s easy for little hands to grasp. Snuggle Paws are machine washable and dryable and can be attached to strollers and luggage too! They’re so cute and cuddly they’ll never be left behind!

Noodle Head is dedicated to creating toys that encourage imagination, creativity and fun. Visit www.noodleheadfun.com to cuddle up with Snuggle Paws and to see our other fun products including Travel Buddies™ neck pillows and Pawparazzi® pets! * 866-892-7311 *

Cloud B

Crystal Bolano
(310) 781-3833

Founded in 2002, Cloud B is the world’s leading manufacturer of products and accessories geared to “Helping Children Sleep.” The company is internationally recognized as the number one company in the sleep niche category thanks to high-quality designs, exceptional safety standards and products that are proven to help children sleep safely and soundly through all stages of development. All products, including the popular Twilight Turtle™ and Sleep Sheep™ are developed in consultation with an advisory board of pediatricians and specialists and has become synonymous with establishing consistent sleep routines for babies, children and parents alike. The company has received industry-wide institutional and consumer recognition for quality and design innovation since 2004, including more than 80 “best of the best” and other top awards.

See Cloud B at these upcoming trade events:
NYIGF - August 13-18, Booth #5212; Seattle Gift Show - August 13-16, Booth #1711712; Dallas Apparel - Augusgt 11-14, Booth #8701; ABC Kids Expo - Sept. 23-26, Booth #2311; Fall Toy Preview - Oct. 4-6, Booth #3308.

Diapering

Happy Heinys

Linda Byerline

The Happy Heinys Micro Mini Stages were developed for several reasons. The most important is because when a baby is born prematurely 99% of the time one of the treatments needed will have an adverse affect that can harm the baby. Owner Linda Byerline shares her experience as the parent of a preemie, “My daughter Sarah was saved by the ventilator and I am grateful that was available for her, but she also has CLD-Chronic Lung Disease due to it. When we started using cloth diapers,she had a 50% decrease in her need for medicine and hospitalizations.The disposable diapers off-gassed and she was breathing the chemicals into her lungs.”

Most preemies are born with sensitive skin, so with the Happy Heinys super soft fleece it helps to prevent skin tears. Giving the mom an option to pick up her baby’s cloth diapers and take them home to wash can help decrease some of the postpartum depression that some mom’s of preemies experience.

Each size of the Happy Heinys Micro Mini Stages weigh the same.Therefore, it does not impact the nurse’s job of calculating baby’s output. Many nurses are loving the Happy Heinys Mini Stages since they are so simple for them to use.

Retailers are doing their customers a service when they make available specialty products that help the preemie and their parents.

Linda Byerline would love to hear from others who have had bad experiences with disposable diapers. Email your story to .

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