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Best New Products and Others Presented at NYIGF Baby & Child Division

By Mari Gold

New York International Gift Fair - New York City, New York (8/13/11 - 8/18/11)

Five companies were presented with Baby & Child Best New Product Awards with Manny & Simon receiving the “Blogger’s Best” distinction for its collection of eco-friendly, wooden push toys in vehicle shapes. Baby & Child is one of ten divisions of the semi-annual New York International Gift Fair^® (NYIGF^®) that takes place in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. In addition to the “Blogger’s Best” distinction, the awards included four other categories: toy, décor, gear and apparel. A panel of editors from trade media, kid-centric blogs and websites, including The Giggle Guide’s Leesa Valentino, selected the winners, which exemplified innovation, design and style.

The Green Scene

lunacy design is Crazy for Organic Tees

By Stephanie Hanlon

When Tera Petersen had her daughter and wanted simple organic t-shirts for her, she found a lack of quality pieces that she wanted to buy. What to do when you want something for your little one that doesn’t exist? You make it yourself, of course! Tera created lunacy design, a green company featuring all organic hand-screened t-shirts, complete with non-toxic ink. Based in Brooklyn, NY, lunacy design t-shirts are all made from cloud-soft 100% organic cotton.

The Grapevine

Persona Pails for Every Bucket List

By Mari Gold

What’s better than a terrific gift? Something that comes in a one-of-a kind, professional-looking wrap that serves as a fabulous keepsake and wows the lucky recipient! The Persona Gift Pail Kit comes with plenty of fixins’ so that anyone can make a present extra special. Persona Pails are the perfect size to hold small items like gloves, electronics, or gift cards and can also be used as a centerpiece, party decoration, or keepsake holder. Each kit comes with a white gift pail, a hair piece in one of seven different colors that attaches with Velcro, and reusable expression stickers.

Features

ABC Kids Expo Previews New Baby Products

By Mari Gold

The 9th Annual ABC Kids Expo will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville on September 23 through September 26. More than 950 exhibitors in over one million square feet of space will show what’s new to national and international retailers, sales reps, importer/exporters and the media. From furniture to baby gear to apparel, gifts, toys and lots more, this show has a stronger vibe than ever! Get ready to see these fantastic brands and many miles more: Niniwalker, GO!screen, oogaa and Levana.

SwaddleDesigns^®

By Swaddle

SwaddleDesigns^® and Designer Lynette Damir, will debut 6 new collections at the upcoming ABC Expo!

New SwaddleDesigns Collections:

SwaddleDesigns will unveil the official Angry Birds Baby Collection at the 2011 ABC show! Angry Birds Baby orders placed at the show will be given high priority for pre-holiday shipment.
Lynette will debut her Sterling Collection and her Taupe Gray Collection. On-trend, Sweet and Modern. Both collections shipping in November.

Road To Success

Four Generations Making Wonders from Wood

By Mari Gold

Central Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, has a long and proud history of crafting wooden products. Over two hundred years ago, most Vermont towns had several individuals who made functional items from wood. Mike Rainville, the founder of Maple Landmark, is proudly part of this continuing tradition. Since the business began, customers have responded with enthusiasm to the cars and trucks; games including checkers, chess and dominos; train whistles; fairy wands; and scores of other finely crafted items and “Made by Me” construction kits that encourage kids to build creatively.

Woolly Boo

By Woolly Boo

At Woolly Boo^® we have a mission: to provide your child with healthy bedding for the best possible sleep environment. We handcraft unique, heirloom-quality materials for your infant, toddler or preschooler using natural, chemical-free ingredients. Backed by years of tradition and scientific research, we know for a fact that Woolly Boo^® products make for well-rested, healthier and happier children – what more could a parent want?

Natural Wondies

By naturalwondies

Natural Wondies makes fashionable, eco-friendly loungewear from 100% organic cotton, dyed and printed free of any hazardous chemicals.

Natural Wondies offers in-stock, organic cotton loungewear for fall and provides retailers with year-round availability through its long experience in children’s wear. Value is key to retailers today, and Natural Wondies is a high-quality collection with reasonable prices. The line is soft and eco-friendly, with unique prints and designs. The loungewear is especially comfortable and safe against a child’s skin, so it can be worn for many hours each day.

Twirls and Twigs

By twirlsandtwigs

Journey the Globe with Twirls and Twigs Spring 2012

Show Reports

At ENK Children’s Club, the Market Shares

By Kelly Lee

Children's Club - New York, New York (7/31/11 - 8/2/11)

Children’s Club Director Stanley Kaye and the entire ENK team’s commitment to excellence again rocked the retail world via the exhibits at August’s Children’s Club Show in New York City. Drawing kudos from retailers and exhibitors alike, the ENK Children’s Club show has become a “must” event and continues to attract the attention of the global market. Its commitment to encouraging specialty sellers is underscored by the showing of these four on-trend exhibitors: Daily Threads, Igloo Island, Lemon Loves Lime’s Gnu Brand, and Joon.

Features

“Made in the U.S.A.” Helps Small Brands Make It

By Mari Gold

Many American companies find that manufacturing in the U.S. helps them do a better job of maintaining quality control and reliable delivery. While big retailers can afford to keep buyers abroad or send executives across the Pacific to check on suppliers, this doesn’t make sense for smaller companies. Made in the U.S.A. brands provide goods buyers want, made to their precise specifications, and delivered on time. These brands are just a few good examples of American-made pride: Petites Frites, Noli, Noli, Funkie Baby, and Fleming Clothing.

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Satsuma Designs

By satsuma

Fresh, organic gifts and gear for baby

We’re falling into autumn at Satsuma Designs and have become a bit reflective. We’re proud of our collection of organic baby gifts and gear and have independent retailers to THANK for our success.

As we grow, we’re focused on creating TOP QUALITY, DURABLE and sweet all natural designs that serve parents, care givers, gift givers and of course, little ones.

Items tagged “Eco-friendly”

Journey the Globe with Twirls and Twigs Spring 2012

Fresh, organic gifts and gear for baby

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