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Spill Spoiler Eliminates Crying Over Spilled Drinks

By Stephanie Hanlon

Fall sports are in full swing and parents are often rushing to feed their kids on the go. They may be able to deal with football fumbles better than the kids’ big spills. The Spill Spoiler is available to help. This robust but easy to use cap screws on to almost anything, including baby bottles and nutrition drinks. With Spill Spoiler caps, parents can be sure the nutrition gets into the child and doesn’t end up on the floor or backseat. The Spill Spoiler Sports fits single-serving bottles of sports drinks, including Gatorade and Vitamin Water. Spill Spoiler caps also fit on protein drinks for kids who need a boost or to make it from soccer practice to dinner.

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Practicality Is Top Priority at Bella Bundles

By Laura Vaillancourt

Early in the morning, Julia Feldman would place her daughter in her stroller, cover her with her blanket, and head out for her run. Yet, within minutes the blanket was coming untucked, dragging on the ground and getting caught in the wheels. Shaking off the dirt-ridden blanket, she thought, “Maybe we can tweak this.” Bella Bundles offers blankets, bibs, sleep sacks and hooded towels that are altered ever so slightly to strengthen their functionality.

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Modern-twist Puts an End to Mealtime Mayhem

By Mari Gold

Anyone who has been involved in a bambino eating session knows that it can be incredibly frustrating as food flies and tempers — both child and adult — are lost. To smooth the mealtime process, show your customers a brand-new product that keeps little ones engaged at the table while encouraging healthier eating habits. The secret is the Munch-Mates Meal Set by Modern-twist: a three-piece bowl, lid and toddler-sized tumbler cup that fits perfectly into those little hands.

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The Cozey7 TrailHopper Adds Adventure to Wearable Blanket

By Stephanie Hanlon

As the fall weather grows crisper, families still want to get and stay outdoors. Nobody wants to cut a hike short or cancel a day out because junior is getting cold. Sure, it’s easy to keep them cozy with a sweater, hoodie or jacket, but that doesn’t cover the bottom half. Hop on board with the TrailHopper from Cozey 7, the wearable blanket that fits your customer’s everyday life. Created by Jill Winckler, a mom from Colorado, the TrailHopper will let your customers chase the chill away without worrying about the blanket blowing away or being run over by the stroller.

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The Future Looks Rosie!

By Emmi Kern

British-born clothing designer and motherhood educator Rosie Pope is at the top of the momprenuer pyramid, running an enterprise that includes maternity clothing stores on both coasts, as well as a maternity concierge service, a book and a television show. And she does it all while looking great. While this energetic mother of four is a renaissance woman, her first passion was fashion. She got her start working in the popular Pea in a Pod maternity stores, and was inspired to try her hand at a design business of her own. The result is Rosie Pope Maternity, a collection of classy, chic and up-to-the-minute styles made for pregnant and nursing women.

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Bling 2o Adds Fashion to Splashin'

By Emmi Kern

Beginning swimmers, competitive swimmers, and even those just having fun in the water need to be have clear vision in order to move around properly in an aquatic environment, and swim goggles are the best way to achieve that. But swim goggles aren’t just about safety and necessity; they’re also meant to be stylish and easy to wear. Bling 2o is a line of fun, fanciful swim goggles in a variety of looks that kids love.

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Culver Cutie Fills Girls’ Dance Cards

By Laura Vaillancourt

No matter the age, women love purses. So when Shelila Culver’s daughters asked for a dance bag for their ballet class, Culver knew it had to be special. With the smash hit of the design, Culver Cutie was born. The company offers beautiful and unique bags for girls who want to spotlight their individual style. The bags are shaped like the bodice of a ballerina all the way down to the tutu. They are designed with high-quality fabric and tulle, and reinforced bottoms to support heavier items. Each bag has a roomy pocket for those go-to essentials and dancer necessities. The sturdy handles provide durability for those playful little girls that like to run around as they show off their stylish accessories.

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Kissy Kissy Spring/Summer '15: Everything Fun Under the Sun

By Caletha Crawford

The best thing about babies is they allow us to relive our childhoods. And the Kissy Kissy Spring/Summer ‘15 collection is heavy on summertime nostalgia with imagery that evokes memories of lazy days at the beach, fun adventures in the park and long cruises along the water. The beloved baby clothing brand offers new twists on favorite silhouettes, themes and treatments for a fresh update on the signature look moms, grandmothers and gift-givers have grown to love. And after a successful preview capsule, the label officially launches its sleepwear range with a full line of Peruvian Pima cotton, snug-fitting pajamas for girls and boys sizes 12-18 months to 6.

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ABC Preview: HALO Bassinest™ Swivel Sleeper Introduces Innovations

By david gaunt

I continue to be impressed with the product innovations introduced by HALO. The introduction of the HALO Bassinest was a personal product highlight of mine when it was first introduced at ABC Kids Expo. Now, the brand is introducing more innovations and options to co-sleeping and baby’s own safe sleep space with new Bassinest product selections. Great news for retailers and new parents. The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is a safe and effective way to keep a sleeping baby close to mom in the early months, but always in his own safe sleep space. Based on the popularity of the original design featuring a silver base and sophisticated Damask pattern from the Premiere Silver series, additional choices will be unveiled at the ABC Kids Expo, shipping December, 2014, for a January 5, 2015 date online and in stores.