Items tagged “Children (4-7 years)”

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!

Through a partnership with The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Wallables™ by Hot Buttered Elves, Inc., is the first juvenile manufacturer to incorporate Dow’s soy-based polyurethane (PU) into the toys’ proprietary foam formulation. The formulation is made with RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology, a breakthrough process developed by Dow scientists to enable the use of renewable raw materials and deliver distinctive performance attributes in the final application. As a result, the material used in the new line of Wallables replaces a percentage of petroleum-based ingredients with bio-based, renewable content and offers increased durability.

Seasons UV introduces new style in sun protection for kids on the beach or on their bikes! Long or short sleeve styles are available, cut longer in the back for active days. Perfect for building sand castles or riding bikes. Lets kids focus on the fun in the sun, not the need to keep adding lotions. Comfortably keeps kids safely covered all day. The 50++spf fabric dries quickly for all-day protection against harmful UV rays. Finishing touches include great back pockets so kids can carry their own “stuff.”

Contact: Joanne Speight, Charles Sathmary / (416) 224-8083

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.

Hello everyone! It is good to be home. I am sorry for the lengthy time in between posts but a last minute event prevented me from letting you know I was going away and I was unable to access a computer while I was gone. I did have a wonderful 2 weeks though! I spent time with family and had the pleasure of witnessing a dear friends wedding. I just love weddings, don’t you? Two people starting their lives together, truly in love, ripe with all the promise new love can bring.

Journals Unlimited is a line that eliminates any writer’s block and stimulates creative writing. No more blank pages waiting to be filled. Journals Unlimited offers pages full of prompts that get memories and imaginations flowing. Young authors can’t wait to fill in all the blanks! With 60 themed journals, any occasion can be easily recorded and remembered for a lifetime.

The Giggle Guide® surveyed 26 mothers, living throughout the United States and Canada, about today’s children’s market and the products they purchase. The fourth question in our exclusive series asks…

What are the key features you look for when purchasing children’s shoes?

Nothing melts a heart quite like a well-crafted teddy bear and they don’t get much better than Bearington Collection bears. The Bearington Collection has been designing and manufacturing high quality teddy bears for 12 years. Founded by the Stray family, it’s still run by Mom and Dad, Betty and Jim, alongside sister and brother, Jamie and Brad.

Hello…..
I’ve been doing a whole lot of…..

Painting
illustrating
thinking
football practice(EVERY NIGHT) Smile
shipping
horrible car problems…yuck…but getting better
running 3 miles a day for stress relief
eating
 sleeping.

I think that pretty much wraps up all that’s in my life right now.

New York International Gift Fair - New York City, New York (8/15/09 - 8/20/09)

The 157th NY International Gift Fair (NYIGF) was a cut above, featuring talented artists and gift stores with truly unique and creative pieces. The Giggle Guide has tracked down some of the most talented artists and gift designers around: Zolo, Tatutina, Tyrell Katz, Tiny Tillia, Quiggles Kidswear and Fidoodle Inc.

MAGIC Kids - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

The apparel mega-show opened August 31 with a Disney Surprise Event in the Grand Lobby for Tea and a Mad Mad parade of licensing stars. For the adults, there was definitely a mixture of business and pleasure, with evening parties planned featuring Black Eyed Peas, an invitation-only concert by Kenny Chesney introducing his new Blue Chair Bay line, and S.L.A.T.E. Party at Hard Rock!

KidShow - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

Denise Raeside, KidShow Manager, says in her welcome letter, “Buyers are buying albeit carefully, but they are buying and that is a good sign.” Energy, and positive hopes for Spring 2010 motivated buyers shopping over 300 brands at the KidShow’s opening day. Buyer traffic was strong, and many exhibitors were very upbeat about the number and volume of orders written. Not just looky-loos here! Famous children’s brands, as well as new brands, were busy meeting, greeting and doing business!

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