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Carolina Baby Company announces partnerships with several new brands for the summer markets

By The Giggle Guide

Carolina Baby Company, a manufacturer’s representative of children’s gear and gifts, is proud to announce their recent partnership with several new brands including: LifeFactory: innovative, non-toxic products like glass baby bottles and adult beverage bottles; Baby JaR: fun, funky, and hip line of bibs, burp cloths, blankets, and hooded towels; and the Oh Plah bracelet that a baby or child can safely play with as a toy or teether.

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The Bags They Are a-Changing

By The Giggle Guide

For a new mom, the one accessory she can’t live without is her diaper bag. This essential carry-all has evolved in both appearance and function over the years, and is often marketed as a “changing bag” rather than a “diaper bag” by many top brands today. Diapers no longer get top billing, as these practical bags tote everything from snacks, drinks, and toys to creams, medicines, wardrobe changes and more. The Giggle Guide^® takes a look at how mama’s got a brand new bag from Danzo, Boujie Baby, Red Mohican and Kalencom.

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2-4-6-8, Who Do You Appreciate?

By Shannon Allen

Peppy, preppy kids love to rally around the school spirit of family faves by sporting collegiate colors and apparel. Even the smallest baby boosters get in on the action, with vibrant school pride-wear that includes shoes, t-shirts, dresses and one-piece bodysuits. The Giggle Guide^® gives three cheers to Vive la Fete, Creative Knitwear and Squeak Me Shoes for scoring huge fashion points with their classy collegiate wear for kids!

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A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Frames!

By Shannon Allen

Family photos are priceless treasures that deserve being showcased in frames worthy of the memories. Today’s contemporary, chic and fantastically fun frames are making statements all their own — while enhancing the photos they hold. Whether your customers desire an antiqued, whitewashed frame in muted colors with a subtle design, or a brightly colored frame with festive polka dots and ribbon embellishments, they’ll find Feel Good Frames, Posh Pics, Smile for the Birdie and Ribbit-Ribbit are the pièce de résistance in frames.

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K.I.D.S.’ Women in Industry Luncheon Honors: Elyse Kroll, Liz Lange, Christina Miller

By david gaunt

Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, will kick off its 25th Anniversary year with the 4th Annual Women in Industry Luncheon honoring three women of achievement for their support of children in need. Being honored are: Elyse Kroll, Chairman & CEO of the fashion trade show company ENK International; Liz Lange, Founder of Liz Lange Maternity, Completely Me by Liz Lange and Shopafrolic.com; and Christina Miller, Senior Vice President of Turner Sports & Cartoon Network Enterprises.

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Summertime Products that Make Livin' Easy

By Jennifer Hill

Summertime is outdoor playtime, and families are gearing up for some spectacular fun in the sun! To help get things rolling, The Giggle Guide^® has located some red-hot products to help parents and children relax and enjoy the great outdoors this season. Retailers can prepare for a sunny sales forecast with these innovative products designed for easy living while out and about from Orbit Baby, Berry Goods Baby, Groovy Blueberry, HABA and Klean Kanteen.

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Sun Protection Can Make Sales Sizzzle!

By Sara Clement

Summer is almost here, and after a seemingly endless school year, kids are antsy for some fun in the sun! Families will soon be out enjoying beaches, pools, and tons of fun, sun-shine-anigans. Summer shopping isn’t limited to just swimsuits and towels though. Today’s parents are concerned about safeguarding their children from harmful UV exposure, and they’re stocking up on plenty of sun-protection. With these hot products from Splash Funwear, Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear, Baby Banz, TruKid, and Kiss My Face, parents can feel at ease while the kids safely enjoy those beautiful rays.

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OMG! LOL Kids' Clothes with TXT Appeal

By The Giggle Guide

Text messaging has become a mainstay, and its influence can be seen in fashions for even the youngest of kids. While really young children may not be doing the texting, their clothing buying parents are! The shorthand styles used for text messaging and the Internet are making a statement on children’s fashions from infancy through teens. Manufacturers know that hip parents have LOL fun with the text message fashion fad, and also favor natural, comfortable cotton fabrics for their children. The Giggle Guide^® presents three clothing lines that are 2 good 2b 4gotten: Text Message Baby, dekoposh and FunZees by Sara Kety Baby & Kids.

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Gifts for the One Who Gives the Most… Mom!

By Sara Clement

A loving smile, a boo-boo kissed away, a helping hand in a time of need, and words of wisdom when it matters most are but a few universal examples of a mother’s love. Every day, mothers around the world give love unconditionally, yet they rarely take the time to do anything special for themselves. With Mother’s Day approaching, The Giggle Guide^® reviews a sensational selection of gifts from Curious Chef, Aromababy, Scientific Explorer, and Made By Hands that gives kids and dads a chance to show Mom how much she is truly appreciated.