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EZ-SOX^® Have a Handle on Pull-Up Socks

By Anna Levina Uy

“I can do it all by myself!” marks prideful milestones as preschoolers gradually learn to accomplish daily tasks without parental help. One of these “I’m-a-big-kid” moments is when boys and girls learn to dress themselves. From keeping their pants off the ground to shirt buttoning 101 and tying shoelaces, all kids have to master these head-to-toe tasks. Recognizing that this is no small feat, EZ-SOX^® has invented training socks that sport dandy straps at the top, enabling children to easily “handle” the sock pull-up event!

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Elodie & Elvis Dress for the Occasion

By Sara Clement

Designed and made in Melbourne Australia, Elodie & Elvis offers a unique collection of exquisite coats and clothing for both boys and girls. Known for luxurious attention to detail, this amazing collection offers a wide selection of beautifully classic styles that boast incredible comfort from the highest quality textiles, giving children the thrill of being dressed like royalty.

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Baby Bespoke is the Last Word in Newborn Luxuries

By Jennifer Hill

Silky and smooth as a fresh rose petal, a baby’s delicate skin is ultra-sensitive to everything that touches it. Parents want gentle, super-soft clothing and blankets that won’t irritate or chafe their precious bundle of joy. So, what material is the softest on earth? That’s simple: there isn’t any fabric more cushiony and cozy than cashmere! Kathryn Beach, President of Baby Bespoke, knows this and offers pure cashmere layette items for infants up to a year old.

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The Flipple Calms Squalls On-the-Go

By Jennifer Hill

Remember Mary Poppins, the perfect nanny? She had it made with her magical carpet bag that effortlessly held all her belongings — even furniture! In the real world, between all the diapers, baby wipes, spare outfits, blankets, toys, snacks and bottles, there are tons of items parents try to remember to pack in a diaper bag. So, what happens if one forgets the baby’s bottle? There’s no need to cry over forgotten milk, if one keeps a handy Flipple in the baby bag of tricks!

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The Best Boredom Busters are Books!

By Sara Clement

“I’m bored,” is a common complaint heard in most households with children. What the kiddos are really saying is, “I want something new to do!” Kids crave activities that engage their fertile imaginations. When young children are given the gift of reading, they have “other worlds” to explore for the rest of their lives. The Giggle Guide^® has found some fantastic children’s literature and accessories to help beat the boredom and make reading a pleasure. A well-rounded young reader’s corner in your store keeps families returning for additional page turners. You can even start a book club to reward and motivate kids to read more!

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Switcha Pocket May Be the Next Big Change in Jeans

By Sara Clement

Cha Cha Cha Change! That’s what the new Switcha Pocket brand is all about! Keeping up with little fashionistas today can befuddle even the most “in” parents, which is why John Lebl, the founder and president of Switcha Pocket, decided to create a collection that caters to modern girls’ ever changing appetite for style without breaking the banks of the parents who feed those cravings!

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bINK'd Blings Temp Tats for Tots

By Sara Clement

Everywhere you look these days, on popular television shows and on the street, people are expressing themselves with body art…we are an “inked” and “pierced” generation. Hip mompreneur Cara Rybarik saw the tattoo-writing on the wall and was inspired to create the on-trend bINK’d accessories; fun, easy-to-apply, temporary micro tats. These colorful, eye-catching tattoos allow girls and boys of all ages to avoid real piercings and inking, while still being able to sport the coolest of the cool!

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Carle the Cow Moooves Kids into the Tub

By The Giggle Guide

Convincing a stubborn young child to take a bath can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily, a few fun tub toys can make those little bath time balkers dive into the water for a sporting splish-splash adventure. Pendergrass takes to tub toys like a duck to water, and offers a variety of fun packs designed to coax even the most bath-phobic youngsters into the tub.

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Compact First Aid Kits from Kabalab are Big on Soothing Little Ouchies

By Anna Levina Uy

Parents and children who lead active lifestyles inevitably suffer from a scrape or two as they travel down life’s bumpy road. First aid kits from Kabalab can help! Dedicated to producing high quality, cutting-edge products, Karl Schempp and Barbara Kohler founded Kabalab LLC in 2001, and since then have manufactured unique kits that meet the first aid needs of modern parents all over the world. Kabalab’s Mini First Aid Kit is a handy essential that fits easily into a backpack or purse and includes all the things needed to render first aid for minor injuries.