Items tagged “Pre-birth/Maternity”

Features

Soothing the Sniffles

By Sara Clement

No matter how vigilant parents may be, kids are bound to get sick from time to time. Fortunately, there are many healthful products available to keep little ones comfortable and on the fast track to wellness. The Giggle Guide^® prescribes Boogie Wipes, Cleanoz, and homeopathic remedies from Heel and Hyland’s to help parents “make everything better.” Stocking these practical items in your store, especially during flu season, can also be a terrific tonic for weak sales.

Blogs

Thanks all y’all!

By MaryLenore

We’re happy to report that the January 2010 issue of Earnshaw’s put No Slippy Hair Clippy^®’s new monogrammed hairclip right in the middle of its “Pampered” page, and it looks positively irresistible.

There’s also a great review of BopStar-PR’s new music client -the “My Baby Loves…” cd collection - in the February 2010 issue of Pregnancy & Newborn “Cravings” column. These cd’s are full of instrumental lullabies based on 80’s hits by Madonna, Michael Jackson, and others – perfect for humming along to as baby drifts off to dreamland.

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Launches

Hair Clips for Haiti

Posted by BopStarBaby - Celebrity Baby Baskets - 1/25/10

January 25 2010 – Vacaville, CA: Hair Clips for Haiti has been created to help raise funds for the Haitian relief effort by No Slippy Hair Clippy^®, a premier children’s hair accessory company. No Slippy’s President Annie Salyer has been profoundly moved by this disaster, and is convinced that small business owners have a vital role to play in its outcome.

“Small business can make a big difference,” she states, “If we pull together and each contribute what we can, I think we’ll create something really powerful.”

Contact:

MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827

Launches

Bubbles & Company Takes a Bow!

Posted by The Treehouse Showroom - 1/7/10

Bubbles & Company offers an assortment of unique hair accessory organizers, the easy way to keep track of the many bows little girls collect … without pulling one’s hair out! Each design is hand-painted by a group of talented designers and artists in the USA. If you’re looking for a useful, practical, yet artistic new product to add to your shop, this has the universal appeal and impulse-buy power to build sales! Put these new bow holders on display in your store and, well, they just might be “hair today and gone tomorrow!”

Contact:

The Treehouse Showroom / (213) 688-8377

Show Reports

7 W Announces Keynote Presentations at First Annual NYC Baby & Kids Fair

By 7 W New York

7 W New York® Gift & Home Textiles Market Week®: - New York City, New York (1/29/10 - 2/4/10)

7 W New York’s first annual NYC Baby & Kids Fair, January 30 - February 1, 2010, promises to be an exciting new event with inspiring and business-enhancing keynote presentations from industry experts. The fair, on the building’s 11th floor, will coincide with three key days of the 7 W Winter Gift and Home Textiles Market^®, offering an added value and mutual benefit to exhibitors and attendees of both shows.

Retail Reality

At Small Frys, Preemies Come First

By The Giggle Guide

When Carol Yenne’s grandson was born prematurely, weighing only 2 lbs 11 oz, this San Francisco granny realized it was time to make hard-to-find preemie outfits readily available for other families. At her store, Small Frys, she now offers a variety of sweet clothing collections, designed for babies weighing 2 pounds and up. The preemie collections are from Coccoli, Kissy Kissy Preemie, Petite Bateau and Le Top. At Small Frys, they know that when babies come early, having comforting little outfits can make a big difference.

Features

Play It Again, Mom! Share Music During Pregnancy

By Sara Clement

Turn rock-n-roll into rock-a-bye baby, with unique products designed to let baby share the vibe. Some studies indicate that extreme volumes may contribute to low birth weight and other developmental problems. However, the sound of silence isn’t the answer. Early exposure to music and sound can actually help with development and bonding, as well as having soothing and comforting effects. Nuvo and Bellybuds and have created innovative products that allow moms to safely share music with their unborn child. Throughout pregnancy, mother and baby can bond to the gentle beat of a soon-to-be-born generation! Any requests for “I’ve Got You Babe?”

Features

Soothing Solutions for New Moms

By kierstin carreira

The joy and excitement of being a new mother often comes with some unwanted side effects. Aches, pains, fatigue and mood swings can set in trying to steal the show. The Giggle Guide^® hopes to take the edge off by sharing some helpful product discoveries aimed at soothing, calming and comforting new moms and their little bundles of joy. These products could easily become essentials for the first year of motherhood. Introducing The Cozy Collection, Breast Buddies, Spa La La Hot and Cold Packs, and Mommy and Baby™ Calming Aromatherapy Oil.

The Grapevine

Protec Maternity Wear Offers EMF Protection

By Sara Clement

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.

Retail Reality

Going from Stocks to Storks, A New Store is Born!

By The Giggle Guide

Laura Woodland went from working at the New York Stock Exchange to taking stock of product needs for expectant moms, newborns and their siblings! Since its opening in March 2008, Ciao Belly has celebrated the great expectations and gift-giving opportunities for pregnancies, newborns and growing families. From its cute, Italian-inspired store name to its highly personal service, the store has become a welcomed addition to the neighborhood. Laura shares how her dream store was born, and why listening to her gut (belly?) made her a believer in the importance of location, location, location!

Sales/Promos

Pre-order and save! New Diaper Bag line from Bumkins

Posted by Bumkins - 10/26/09

Expired: October 26th, 2009 - November 23rd, 2009

Special introductory pricing for all wholesale orders of $250 or more. Discount is applied to product automatically when you check out, but please note that you must be a logged in as an approved wholesale customer to view the wholesale section. If you have recently applied as a wholesale customer, approval is usually done within 24 hours of applying.

The new Bumkins bag line includes: Dr. Seuss, Keith Haring and Bumkins brand prints. Choose from seven different styles: Grande Diaper Bag, Deluxe Daper Bag, Diaper Clutch, Wristlet Wallet, Hanging Organizer, Lunch Box and Snack Box

Contact:

Bumkins / (480) 481-3618

Blogs

Swine Flu Frustrations

By NoSlippy

While reading US News online today I came across an article that addresses concerns on every parents mind these days: swine flu. How do I prevent it and what do I do if they get it? A statistic from this article states that of 76,500 tweens tested (ages 10-14) a staggering 77 percent tested positive. Read the below article for more information about the swine flu vaccine and a mother’s frustrations with the whole ordeal.

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