Items tagged “Children (4-7 years)”

Features

A Trio of American-Made Brands from Gracious May

By Carolyn Kavarnos

In a time when outsourcing is common, it’s a valuable point of differentiation to find companies that produce quality merchandise in the U.S.A. For expertly crafted, handmade children’s clothing that’s made to order; darling hats, headbands and other accessories that are hand stitched with love; and diaper bags and totes that are stylish as well as functional, consider this trio of brands all under the Gracious May corporate banner: Gracious May, Snugars and Bushka.

The Grapevine

Perplexus is an Amazing Game

By Stephanie Hanlon

Back in the day, when we wanted to unplug or our parents were out of batteries, we would reach for the simple things like a Rubik’s Cube or those little maze games with marbles. Once they were solved (or we gave up in frustration), there was little use for the toys and they were promptly put on a shelf in favor of the latest video game. What if you could offer your customers an alternative to video games, but with just as many player options? And kids six and up could be entertained for hours with minimal noise and no batteries necessary? You can, with Perplexus!

Show Reports

NYIGF Celebrates Innovation and Art

By Emmi Kern

New York International Gift Fair - New York City, New York (8/18/12 - 8/23/12)

August’s New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) was an opportunity for the best new children’s products to be recognized for their creativity. This year, the focus seemed to be on natural materials, particularly wood. Wooden toys are making a comeback after years of being upstaged by rubber, plastic, and other synthetics. Original art is also trending at the moment, and makes an appearance in books and other learning supplies that feature the work of professional artists. Here are some of the innovative companies that caught The Giggle Guide’s™ attention at this year’s event: OOTS!, Tree by Kerri Lee, Black Eyed Guy, and Home Grown Books.

Launches

New Website for TwirlyGirl!

Posted by TwirlyGirl ® - 9/12/12

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Same URL www.twirlygirlshop.com but brand new look and all our styles have a story that goes with them. So you can share the history with your customers.

AND, here’s the cool part for our wholesale customers - you can order ONLINE! We offer immediate delivery so fill in as needed. Minimums are low. Let us know if you want login information:

Contact:

Heather Marquardt / (888) 572-7774

Bookworm

Silly Sounds Bodies Make are Funny

By Mari Gold

Introduce customers to Ben KaChoo, Harry Hiccers and Norman PhartEphant and watch their eyes light up! Fierce Fun plush toys and the accompanying Zoo Tales books use humor to offer gentle lessons about typical kid concerns like adjusting to a new school, coping with allergies, making friends and yes, what to say when a burp or other unplanned noise occurs. The toys are soft and squeezable, make up to six different sounds, and are made of all new, safe materials.

The Grapevine

Carpe Tempus: Seize the Time with Seez-It Labels

By Kelly Lee

Cynthia Strauss’s melee with chemotherapy brought about the concept for Addicks Enterprises’s Seez-It labeling system. After a desperate search through her bag for an important card, Cynthia realized that things would be better with labels. The labels are all made in the U.S.A. of a unique high-quality material with an adhesive backing, making it possible to remove and place the labels in another location, if needed. The labels can be attached to a variety of fabrics, leather, and vinyl. Seez-It Labels are a great way to stay organized, save time, and stay sane.

The Grapevine

Baby Face Bands Personalize and Protect on Sippy Cups

By Emmi Kern

With most toddlers using sippy cups at least some of the time, there’s bound to be some daycare and playdate confusion about which one belongs to which child. This is a genuine concern, not just because of the inevitable tantrums that would ensue should the little ones realize the mix-up, but because of the transfer of germs. Baby Face Band enables parents to easily personalize their baby’s sippy cups in a way that’s both effective and super-cute. The company was launched in 2010 by momprenuer Laura Black, and has been making steady progress ever since, thanks to a wonderfully simple product that makes parents’ lives a bit easier.

The Grapevine

Kiniki Kids: Age-Appropriate Style in Jeans and More!

By Kelly Lee

Denim jeans are a testament to rugged, lasting fashion. They never go completely out of style and they can go from a day at school to the playground to dinner with the relatives, all with a simple change of shirt. Keeping denim chic fresh is an art unto itself that requires a company willing to push the boundaries, while holding on to the classic styling that everyone loves. Kiniki, an Australian company with a global reach, has melded the enduring classics parents like with the edgy fashion that children enjoy.

Features

New Brands to Market

By Stephanie Hanlon

There are a lot of great trends to sift through this season. We have culled some newbies to bring retailers a few of the market innovations that carry perfect designs for display throughout the fall and winter seasons. Focus holiday shoppers on earrings with a practical twist from Triple Sweet; continue the accessory trend with matching head and toe bumbums; show off a classical yet playful look with Olivia & Owen; and offer doll lovers of any age a modern Lille Huset dollhouse.

The Green Scene

PlanToys Make Playtime Fun, Educational and Green

By Lauren Rollheiser

PlanToys is an innovative collection of educational green toys that are bright, affordable, and as safe for little ones as they are for the planet. This line is full of new and traditional toys, from long-time favorite pull toys to one-of-a-kind dollhouse designs. Each toy is designed to inspire children’s imaginations, engaging them in educational play that will provide physical and intellectual stimulation and development. The educational value of PlanToys has been recognized with the prestigious Parents’ Choice and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards.

The Grapevine

Glow Baby Helps Families Stay on Track

By Emmi Kern

Getting organized is one of the big challenges of motherhood. Infants grow quickly and go through so many changes, it can be hard for a mom to keep up. Older kids have endless appointments, events, and extracurricular activities, and keeping on track is often difficult. Glow Baby is a company that produces useful and stylish stationery products to help a family’s schedule run smoothly. Glow Baby, a Toronto-based company, is the brainchild of Lindsay Harris, a busy mom of two who found out firsthand how difficult it can be to juggle the needs of young children while tending to all the other responsibilities of work and home.

Features

Children Inspire Made-in-U.S.A. Brands

By Jazmine McCormick

The diversity of businesses that offer juvenile products made in the U.S.A. is broad, but each has the same interests at heart. It’s for the kids. A few of the companies that have made the commitment are The Fig Orchard, Heather Hill Clothing, Funkie Baby and Nest Designs. Their products range from beautiful hair accessories and designer clothing to baby necessities and organic one-pieces. All are proud to proclaim, “Made in America.”

Items tagged “Children (4-7 years)”

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