Items tagged “Toys & Recreation”

Lullabies are traditionally used to transition young children into peaceful sleep. However, current research also indicates that infants have the ability to retain portions of what they hear during sleep. Comforting music may help them wake up energized and ready to absorb the wonders of their world. Rockabye Baby Music, Hushabye Baby Music and Sleep Lullabies offer a new age symphony of relaxing harmonies to help calm and nurture such developing young minds. When it comes to lullabies, babies have never had such a hit parade of merry musical innovations and orchestrations.

It probably comes as no surprise that Moms are the big shoppers in most families. However, Dads do play an important role, especially during the holiday season. ‘Tis the season for Dads to play Santa Claus! The Giggle Guide^® surveyed 26 mothers, living throughout the U.S. and Canada, about today’s children’s market and the products they purchase. The sixth question in our exclusive series asks…

What role does Dad play in the purchasing of children’s products for your family?

Fashion-forward, quality-conscious moms know that kids love to express themselves with hip clothing styles, which is why Three Peas Co. Couture created its exclusive line of children’s apparel. Three Peas Co. Couture is the brainchild of two stay-at-home-moms who want to share their passion for fashionably fun clothes and accessories for boys and girls.

Children love creative play that imitates the activities they see Mom and Dad perform — like cooking! For generations, little chefs have dished up everything from mud pies to elaborate tea parties using realistic, make-believe toys. Kitchen play sets deliver an educational recipe for fun times that allows children to pretend they can cook, just like grown-ups! The Giggle Guide^® has found some products to help kids cook up all kinds of make-believe adventures with pretend goodies! Add HaPe, Guidecraft and KidKraft to your retail product menus!

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.