The Biz: The Grapevine

Bath time for children is a great opportunity for some good clean fun. Toss a pair of Grippees™ or MiniMitts™ from BellyLaf in the tub and you’re sure to make a splash. The Giggle Guide® is tickled to share these bath time helpers designed for parents and children to rub-a-dub with safety and style, while helping a worthy cause at the same time!

When enterprising mothers have a meeting of the minds, their creative ideas can become a reality. Barefoot Books is an outstanding example of this. Barefoot Books makes it a priority to provide media for children that instills a love for the earth, teaches deep respect for diversity, and feeds thriving imaginations. By embracing writers, artists, story weavers, and musicians who create fun-filled, global journeys for children, this independent book company offers families many sensational opportunities to explore the world through rich colors, charming illustrations, and original story lines.

For centuries, mothers in India, Thailand and Cambodia have used beautiful bell-adorned anklets to ward off bad spirits and keep track of young children. Alerted to the movements of their babies by the jingling bells, parents could constantly hear their wandering tots. These anklets are the original baby-tracking device! The Giggle Guide® sounds off on two bell-brands, Bumble Bells and Baby Emi, that have been inspired by the fashion and the function of this age-old tradition.

Allergy Apparel makes it their business to look out for children with allergies. The company offers hypersensitive youth a selection of hip shirts and hoodies that sport sassy skulls and crossbones, together with reminders that one kid’s food is another kid’s poison! By promoting allergy awareness in schools, hospitals and daycares through advocacy and informative books and guides, Allergy Apparel has become more than just a line of clothing — it’s a constant reminder to help parents and caregivers avoid potentially life-threatening situations.

Krazy Ketchup is revolutionizing America’s favorite condiment by making it healthier! This ketchup includes a special blend of 100% organic veggie purees to its velvety tomato blend: certified organic carrot, organic sweet potato, and organic squash which creates a kid-friendly, nutrient-rich mouth explosion that is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.

State-of-the-art rocking chairs and gliders from Southeastern Kids, Monte Design Group and Best Home Furnishings are designed to soothe both parent and child with gentle, relaxing, repetitive motion. These modern rockers exude craftsmanship and feature stylish upholstery options to pamper their occupants. With a wide variety of designs and colors available for living rooms, dens and nurseries, these chairs are perfect for nursing moms, dads, and grandparents looking to relax and bond with their young ones.

Funny-face animals, bold shapes and bright colors are all part of the whimsical palette used by Norway-based Tyler Trends to entertain and comfort kids. This family-owned business offers high-quality children’s tee collections at affordable prices. Anette Tyler, the designer-mom of Tyler Trends, takes inspiration from her son and daughter who love her animal faces in bright, solid shades. In addition to one-piece shirts for infants, the collection includes long and short-sleeved shirts for ages up to 6 years old.

It’s a fact of life… something that can’t be avoided… and something rarely discussed unless it’s diaper time. Everybody’s poop smells! The clever people at Poo-pouri are in business because of everyone’s dirty “business.” They have achieved the sweet smell of success by eliminating those not so sweet odors with an arsenal of aromatic essential oil combinations designed specifically to capture the stench and odor before it permeates the air.

Fashion-forward, quality-conscious moms know that kids love to express themselves with hip clothing styles, which is why Three Peas Co. Couture created its exclusive line of children’s apparel. Three Peas Co. Couture is the brainchild of two stay-at-home-moms who want to share their passion for fashionably fun clothes and accessories for boys and girls.

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