Items tagged “Toddlers (2-4 years)”

by Earnshaw’s
Mon, 03/22/2010

Seasons UV Solutions of Toronto, best known for its SunSmart line of children’s UV swim and playwear, is taking action to grow its U.S. presence. “We are bigger and better,” said president Joanne Speight, noting the company has purchased a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in mainland China, established showrooms in Hong Kong, purchased a new head office and warehouse in Milton, Ontario, and entered into a joint venture with Concord, Mass.-based Real Kids Shades.

Contact: Christine McCarthy / (203) 870-0980

Convertible Designs, creator of the wildly popular T-Jack, the All-In-Fun Jacket/Pillow/Toy Combo, has done it again! The company recently introduced a spectacular new line featuring four lovable Character Prints: Tough Turtle, Fearless Frog, Lovely Ladybug and Busy Beetle. Inspired by nature and the idea of transformation, each adorable animal character is positively brimming with personality. These playful tees and accessories are becoming fast favorites for little nature-lovers everywhere!

Plush stuffed toys are perfect for cuddling, snuggling and providing a touch of security for children at home and away. As children grow into toddlers and preschoolers, however, they often gravitate toward larger stuffed toys. Life-sized plush toys are great for snuggling, but they take up a lot of room and are hard to carry on overnight trips to Grandma’s. The Giggle Guide® has found a solution! Meet Bubby, My Inflatable Buddy.

I met Angela Edgeworth, president and founder of pediped Footwear, in 2005 at her first gift trade show. We hit it off quickly as Angela was very open to sharing her new venture and I was only too willing to give her my two cents worth of trade show wisdom. (I remember that she made me aware of the potential to sell children’s products and gifts to upscale car washes!) At our first meeting we began what has grown into a very nice business friendship, based on mutual respect, admiration and appreciation of our ability to help each other in our respective businesses.

The Chicago Market not only supports its exhibitors with low rates and amenities, but with buyer outreach as well. We work tirelessly to make sure the buyers are coming to Chicago to shop your booth in July!

Our buyers are loyal — 80% shop ONLY in Chicago. We experienced attendance growth with buyers from Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and of course, Illinois. It’s in the numbers: The Midwest buyer attends the Chicago Market time and time again!

Contact: Stacey Barrett / (312) 527-7953

Children love to have a special place to keep the tiny treasures and mementos that are their most cherished possessions. The Giggle Guide® knows this, and that is why we have sought out the most delightful musical treasure boxes available! Here is an assortment of musical boxes ranging from traditional boxes with dancing ballerinas spinning away in airy skirts, to colorful boxes with a menagerie of themes that appeal to girls and boys of all ages from MK & Company, Enchantmints, Hot Focus and Mele & Co.

It’s Monday again and so it’s all about blue!

Today, I am sharing our Nahla - Button Polka Dot Flower clips. With its bright and bubbly colors (we have Pink, Shocking Pink, Lime and Turquoise), it’s the perfect way of welcoming Spring. We love that it comes in a refreshing turquoise color because as you know, fashion experts have predicted that turquiose is the color of the year! How much more perfect can these clippys be? ;o)

Happy Blue Monday everyone! If you’d like to join in, visit our lovely host Smiling Sally here! http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/7/10 - 3/9/10)

The Children’s Club Fall 2010 show had a great turnout and was a huge success! It was exciting to see several new companies exhibiting with some unique products. Without the Bubble show running, some of its regular exhibitors decided to attend Children’s Club, largely exhibiting together in one row. With so many great lines, it is a difficult task to pick out favorites, but the following brands stood out to me with their soft, comfortable fabrics and fabulous style!

Goodbye heavy winter stews, hello ham sandwiches and fruit salad — spring is picnic season! After a long winter, who doesn’t love to get out and enjoy some al fresco dining with family and friends? Packing up some yummy kid picks, and being properly prepared, is the key to making these outings more enjoyable. Today, The Giggle Guide® is offering an enticing menu of picnic supplies from Tuffo, Itzy Ritzy, and Kids Konserve, who have plenty of appetizing ideas for outdoor dining, family style.

I am so excited about our new Tent in a Bag. We have made tents at the park, beach, in hotels, and when the girls were little they were completely obsessed with “stroller forts.”

Remember how we used to pile stacks of books onto heavy blankets and try to make tents at home? NO MORE! Grab our Spring Bean clamps and attach the material to beds, chairs, tables, or even park benches and tree branches. Carabean the cute little bag onto the stroller and head out for some summer fun.

They are here, just in time for Spring!

Our new Tent in a Bag is the perfect little companion for airport or hotel tents, keeping the sun out of little eyes in the stroller, and making forts at home! Each kit comes with a unique piece of recycled, vintage or new tent material, 4 Spring Bean clamps, and a cute little bag to tote it around. Why not clip it on the stroller with a Carabean and make a tent at the park? Fabulous!

Contact: Mary Kay Holmes / (310) 397-7471

Children love having their independence, usually sooner than parents want them to have it! Riding a bike is an activity that young children want to master, but it takes time and patience. Tricycles and Big Wheels are alternatives for younger children, but they usually don’t offer parental control. Thanks to Alex Toys, Little Tikes and Fisher-Price, there are new options that efficiently transition children’s wheeled-adventures, allowing grown-ups to supervise with ease. Try this trifecta of trikes to become a big wheel in your retail neighborhood!

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