Items tagged “Toddlers (2-4 years)”

Ask any kid what their favorite time of year is, and you will likely hear “summer!” The weather is good, school is out, there are friends to see and family fun to enjoy. Summer’s dress code is mostly casual, but it doesn’t hurt to have some stylish additions for a kid’s warm weather wardrobe. Get ready to take a tour of some of the brands making the coolest summer clothing and accessories for kids, including Flik Flops, Andy & Evan, BSkinz and Koko-Nut Kids. From flashy flip-flops and fashions for little gentlemen to fair trade Batik, the possibilities are as diverse and fun as the sights you’ll see on any summer road trip.

Bike riding forms a cornerstone in the memory, not only as a fun way to break free, but also as a rite of passage. Companies that capitalize on that desire understand that they are delivering more than just a bike or accessory; they are fulfilling part of a customer’s dream. KaZAM brings extra sturdy bikes to kids, while Yedoo keeps everyone in the family on wheels with their bikes and scooters. Nite Ize and Bike Brightz help kids kick it up a notch with decorative lights that illuminate the path to warm memories.

While kids have worn jewelry for centuries, there wasn’t always a large selection of jewelry made specifically for children. Nowadays, things have changed. The children’s jewelry market is expanding every day, and the offerings go way beyond plastic bracelets and candy necklaces. Kids have access to a wide variety of pretty, stylish, and classy jewelry pieces that are made to last them throughout their lives, and a few companies are leading the way with stand-out products. Bfly is a Canada-based jeweler that specializes in earrings, necklaces, and other jewelry designs for babies and children.

The beauty of getting kids into gardening is that it combines outdoor play with education and fun. Health and wellness are nurtured with My First Garden — raised garden beds that are so easy to assemble, a kindergartner can do it. Don’t go without DOGO and their designer gardening products in 10 unique collections. Once the gardens are built and flourishing, Sassafras will provide fun activities amongst the flowers and Super Sprowtz will inspire kids to put their newly grown veggies to work. These are among a blossoming category of products that can grow some green in your coffers while nourishing healthy, balanced appetites.

What does it mean to a child to be bi-racial? Chances are many shoppers know a youngster who fits this bill and will welcome a useful as well as entertaining way to explain what “mixed” really means. Author Garcelle Beauvais, who was born in Haiti and came to the U.S. when she was seven, now lives in Los Angeles with her mixed-race twin sons who inspired her work. Originally, Beauvais enjoyed a robust TV career, including the role of First Lady in the blockbuster hit White House Down. After her on-air success, she turned her attention to writing since she perceived an unmet need. I Am Mixed celebrates the fusion of cultures in mixed-race kids.