Items tagged “Safety & Parenting”

Features

What’s In for Dining Out with Kids?

By Tiffany Joseph

Many parents feel that dining out with children is worse than a food fight in a junior high cafeteria, but it doesn’t have to be that way! With a little preparation, mealtime out with kids can be an enjoyable treat for all. Most parents already know to pack wipes, small snacks, and bibs, but there are other products available that can help make the event easy, clean, and fun for both children and parents. On The Giggle Guide® take-out menu are tasty products from Neat Solutions, Babe Ease/Clean Shopper, Bink Link and Hape Toys — delicious finds for going out without going crazy!

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Features

Travel Products That Fuel More Smiles Per Mile

By Jennifer Hill

Help your customers avoid travel nightmares! Whether simply driving to the local park, or navigating unfamiliar GPS routes on a summer road trip, parents need to be extra organized when getting out and about with babies and kids in tow. The Giggle Guide® encourages you to stock up on and suggest terrific travel essentials like Chicco car seats, Itzy Ritzy car seat covers, Dandelion toys and teethers, organicKidz thermal bottles, and Mrs. Smith diaper bags. These nifty products turn any trip away from the comforts of home into a pleasure cruise!

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Features

Carolina Baby Company announces partnerships with several new brands for the summer markets

By The Giggle Guide

Carolina Baby Company, a manufacturer’s representative of children’s gear and gifts, is proud to announce their recent partnership with several new brands including: LifeFactory: innovative, non-toxic products like glass baby bottles and adult beverage bottles; Baby JaR: fun, funky, and hip line of bibs, burp cloths, blankets, and hooded towels; and the Oh Plah bracelet that a baby or child can safely play with as a toy or teether.

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News Updates

As Seen in Parent & Today's Parent Magazine

Posted by Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear - Newborn to adults - 5/18/10
Parenting magazine loves Seasons UV

Summer is here and sun protection articles are in every magazine. Seasons UV Apaprel is part of that summer sun protection regiment. Sun Protection apparel has been described as apparel with sun screen already built in, but does not where off. Our swimwear dries quickly to become all day sun protection active wear great for camp, cottage or just a day in the sun..fun.

www.Seasons-UV.com

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

Sun Protection Can Make Sales Sizzzle!

By Sara Clement

Summer is almost here, and after a seemingly endless school year, kids are antsy for some fun in the sun! Families will soon be out enjoying beaches, pools, and tons of fun, sun-shine-anigans. Summer shopping isn’t limited to just swimsuits and towels though. Today’s parents are concerned about safeguarding their children from harmful UV exposure, and they’re stocking up on plenty of sun-protection. With these hot products from Splash Funwear, Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear, Baby Banz, TruKid, and Kiss My Face, parents can feel at ease while the kids safely enjoy those beautiful rays.

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Sales/Promos

Summer must have for all day sun protection - May Special

Posted by Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear - Newborn to adults - 5/11/10
Expired: May 11th, 2010 - May 31st, 2010

UV-coverup and/or swim shirt that dries quickly to become all day sun protection active wear, the new 50++UPF Beach & Bike Shirt is this summer must have. Longer in the back with hidden back pocket for “stuff” comes in long or short sleeve.

New for 2010 , images sensitive to UVA & UVB rays. Even on a cloudy day the image will start to appear, notifying parents that sun screen is needed on exposured ares. Kids think it’s magic…..we call it Sun Smart!

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

No More Nail Clipping Cries!

By satsuma

Did I mention I don’t really miss the end of my pinkie that my Dad nicked off while clipping my nails as an infant? Oh, no, I didn’t? That’s because I DO MISS IT!

Satsuma Designs has an organic and affordable solution to the anger, guilt (Dad?) and anxiety that clipping baby’s nails can evoke. Check out our brand spanking (no necessary) new Organic Bamboo Baby Scratch Mittens ($8/pair). These little gems fashioned with an adorable gros grain ribbon tab for easy on/off will keep baby’s gnarly nails from inflicting permanent damage on that soft, fragile little skin.

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Features

Baby Sling & Carrier Manufacturers Speak Out on Safety Warning

By The Giggle Guide

The Giggle Guide® received the following public announcement from a concerned group of businesses who manufacture baby slings and carriers. Given the recent CPSC government warning on baby carriers and the Consumers Union’s concerns about “bag-style” carriers, the companies providing the following information are taking a stand to help educate the public on the differences between safe and unsafe baby carriers.

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Launches

Haiden Surf- The Treehouse Showroom 213-688-8377

Posted by The Treehouse Showroom - 4/13/10

Introducing boys beachwear by Haiden Surf. This line includes funky boardshort prints for boys up to age 7. Come see the matching SPF rashguards, flip flops, hats, and sunglasses all for the little water babies that want to be stylish while playing in the sun. These styles have been selling like crazy and have even made a splash into many celebrity pools. Make your appointment today to see Haiden Surf at The Treehosue Showroom- 213-688-8377

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Contact: The Treehouse Showroom / (213) 688-8377
News Updates

Halo Innovations Announces Partnership with Safe Kids USA

Posted by HALO® Innovations - 4/5/10

Minnetonka, MN (Vocus/PRWEB ) March 24, 2010 — Halo Innovations, the maker of the best selling Halo® SleepSack® wearable blanket, announced today a new partnership with Safe Kids USA. Halo will be recognized as a Gold Level Member of the Safe Kids USA’s 2010 Business Champions Program.

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Contact: Karen Casson, VP Sales
News Updates

Seasons UV Solutions Positions for Expansion

Posted by Seasons UV Swim & Active Wear - Newborn to adults - 3/27/10

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.

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Contact: Christine McCarthy / (203) 870-0980
Show Reports

Children's Club Photo Report

By Leesa
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!

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