The Biz: The Grapevine

Smooth lines, versatility, comfort, functional grace, and durability that promises to stand the test of time and toddlers — these all describe the HandySitt high chair system by Minui. This Danish design is a well-constructed seating solution that lets children to enjoy the security and comfort of a high chair, with the functionality and ease of a portable seat.

Blamtastic is an innovative new line of lip balms, launched by two super-sisters, Lily and Melanie Sandler, and their mom Retha who decided to forgo the questionable synthetic ingredients of traditional lip protectants in exchange for some wholesome goodness. Lily and Melanie know what kids, and their mom’s, like best. The Giggle Guide® applauds enterprising youth, as we give our word-of-mouth recommendation to Blamtastic.

Spotlightbaby provides a variety of developmental tools and eco-friendly products to help babies reach their full potential. Founded in 2006 by Judy Kang, an occupational therapist specializing in infant and toddler development, the company has also made a point of paying its success forward. This encouraging combination makes Spotlightbaby a company worthy of our “spotlight.”

Turning into an environmentally-conscious green machine is more fun than ever before with House of Mongrel kid’s apparel! Fun-loving designs featuring robots, rockets, animals, aliens, peace-lovin’ slogans and fairy tale icons ensure that these high-quality, eco-friendly fashion statements will have no trouble rocking the world toward a better tomorrow.

Premature infants achieve many special milestones after birth that aren’t recognized in traditional baby books and journals. As an alternative, preemie parents can look toward the personalized art of scrapbooking as great way to commemorate the unique developmental milestones of their infants. And now, thanks to My Kids’ Inspiration, new parents of premature infants even have unique scrapbooking products to fit their special needs!

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are emitted from cell phones, microwaves, televisions, computer monitors, household appliances and many other common sources. We’re all exposed to EMFs on a daily basis and concern over the potential health effects of such exposure is on the rise. Some experts content that EMFs can increase the risk of various birth defects and have other detrimental effects on fetal development. That is why the doctors and scientists working at Protec Maternity Wear LLC have designed maternity blouses that help protect both pregnant woman and fetuses from the potential risks of EMFs.

When Samantha Asay created Pukies — her comfortable, stain-resistant line of Soy Genius baby clothing with 30+SPF, a new era of sensibility in children’s fashion was born. Asay is at it again with her innovative spring/ summer 2010 collection called “Buggies.” The new Buggies collection, with Insect Shield, pairs the brilliance of the Soy Genius fabric with Insect Shield, creating the first and only infant and toddler apparel with built-in Insect Shield Protection.

As the mother of two little girls, Kristin Borden had a difficult time buying clothing for her daughters. Most of the clothing she found wasn’t designed for independent young girls wanting to dress themselves. With this in mind, Borden decided to create a line of girls’ clothing and accessories that would be stylish yet simple — perfect for budding young fashionistas. Each item in the Grace 4 Girlz line-up allows for multiple ensembles with contrasting complementary colors that coordinate easily, providing the opportunity for the unique personality of each girl to shine throughout each and every day.

Gone are the days of girls skipping gym class because they wore a skirt to school. No longer do they have to restrain themselves from cartwheels and bar spinning on the play grounds. Freedom is here for the girls of today because Francie Pants have got them covered like never before! Francie Pants are a new kind of undergarment that isn’t limited to being hidden beneath clothing, instead, offering girls the option of spinning and swirling those skirts as high as they wish, for as long as they can stay steady!

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