Items tagged “Toys & Recreation”

The Giggle Guide^® asked 26 moms “Are there certain types of children’s products you’re willing to pay a premium for?” When it comes to the welfare of their children, it is not surprising that most moms will invest more on products that ensure their kids’ health, safety, comfort and education. Quality and durability are also worth a premium. It is interesting that there is one product category in particular moms don’t want to skimp on — what do you think that is?

Bandz are a new accessory craze catching on fast with tweens. They are rubber band-like bracelets, made of silicone and neoprene, available in several brands, shapes and colors. The versatile bandz are perfect for wearing, trading, collecting, stretching, twisting and making a fashion statement. After being twisted, they spring back to their original shape. Bandz are available in packets of themed animals and fun shapes. Check out this trio of bendable bandz that kids find “irre-wristable”: Funkibanz™, Zanybandz™, and SillyBandz.

After a long winter cooped up indoors, children are eager to head outside for some fun outdoor adventures. It’s time to get up, get out and get growing! Gardening is a great activity for children, and we’ve found some apparel and products that make it easy for kids to get down and dirty while planting seeds and coaxing those new vegetables and flowers to life. Spring into action and cultivate sales with Foxfire for Kids, !iT Jeans, Schylling, and Radio Flyer!

Growing up in a family of nine children, JC and Reid Smoot took mental notes as their seven other siblings geared up for a family road trip. Each child would bring their favorite stuffed animal to cuddle, a pillow to rest their head on and a blanket to keep warm. Years later, JC and Reid capitalized on their siblings’ packing techniques to create Zoobie pets, the ideal travel companion. Zoobies, as they are affectionately known, are all-in-one cuddly-soft stuffed animals and plush pillows.