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Towel Off With Character

By Sara Clement

A summer day at the beach, a winter day at a natural hot spring, an outing to the local pool, or an evening soak in the bathtub at home; no matter what kind of water experience kids are having, there is one essential they can’t be without… a towel of course! With so many fun options available in the marketplace, today’s parents can set aside the standard sheet towels and shower their kids with the warmth and excitement of some amazing hooded towel creations!

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A Splashing Good Time

By Sara Clement

Dirty knees, soiled hands, smudgy noses, and ears you could grow potatoes in — just a few of the many reasons to make a child’s bath time a daily habit. There isn’t a parent on the planet that can avoid its necessity, and there isn’t a child that doesn’t benefit from its soothing properties. Starting from birth, the sound of warm water running into a bathtub is a ritual that wiggly babies and splashy toddlers learn to love; and whether the bath is filled with bouncy bubbles, calming essential oils, or just plain old H2O, all children want to add fun to bath time!

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Preview the Atlanta Women's & Children's Apparel & Accessories Market

By Jennifer Hill

This year at the Atlanta Women’s & Children’s Apparel & Accessories Market, retailers can look forward to great new products and new showrooms in the Children’s World section. Companies searching for some high quality children’s products should really attend the show to view everything that is available. Here is a review of the three of the latest additions: The Carolina Baby Company, Moo Boo’s and Bebop Baby Shop.

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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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Pitching Pink for the Cure!

By Sara Clement

This month, several conscientious companies are lending a helping hand toward finding a cure for breast cancer, and The Giggle Guide^® recognizes them for their efforts to help make breast cancer a thing of the past. We can all do our part by supporting businesses that are going “pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including Baby K’tan, Nature’s Baby Organics, Comfort Silkie, Piggy Paint and The Bo Peep Boutique.

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World Market Center Las Vegas Announces Plans for ‘Vegas Kids’ in June 2010

By The Giggle Guide

World Market Center Las Vegas announced plans to launch another ancillary market – “Vegas Kids” during June 13-16, 2010. This new event will run concurrent with the 2010 “Gift + Home” Market.

According to Philip McKay, World Market Center Las Vegas’ Senior Vice President, this new show will pull together exhibitors and buyers across a broad spectrum of interrelated industries, namely nursery and youth furniture, juvenile products, toy and game, children’s books, children’s apparel, and gift.

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ABC Show Previews — To See It All, You've Gotta Be There!

By david gaunt

This week, The Giggle Guide^® has previewed a variety of new products and brands that will be present at the ABC Kids Expo September 13-16. However, these are only the tip of the iceberg! With so much to see this season, retailers really need to attend the show to appreciate all the variety, creativity and “I-can’t-believe-it” products on display. Here is a further sampling of what’s new from Child to Cherish, Mutsy and Kushies. Join us for even more discoveries throughout the ABC Kids Expo next week — we hope to see you there!

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7 W New York^® Launches NYC Baby & Kids Fair

By david gaunt

New Fair to Run Concurrently with Gift & Home Textiles Market Week^®

7 W New York continues to be “business central” for the best markets and fairs in NYC. In order to continue to deliver more value to its buyers and showrooms, the building is pleased to announce its latest initiative. This January will be the launch of the first NYC BABY & KIDS FAIR, which will take place on the 11th floor during three days of the 7 W Gift and Home Textiles Market (January 30 - February 1, 2010). Exhibitors will display baby and kids apparel, accessories, furnishings, gifts and textiles to a robust audience of buyers from across the country.

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Three’s a Pair: Sox Appeal Adds Up to Fun!

By lauren

Funky novelty socks are fashion accessory winners. The creative sole expressions soar with joy, funk and fun! Fashion designers are competing toe-to-toe with styles from chic to silly. The Giggle Guide™ showcases three innovators that stand out in the novelty sock category. Feeturing… Zooni, Trumpette and LittleMissMatched !