Items tagged “Organic”

Playful Fun Is Organic to Babies!

By Sara Clement

Looking into the trusting eyes of a baby, it’s hard to imagine anything more pure. Parents today are looking for the best, most wholesome products for their precious new addition, and that includes toys! With more and more mainstream toys being recalled for toxic paints or harmful components, many parents are turning to the basics to keep their children safe and happy. What better way do parents have to protect and stimulate their children than to consider the tactile delight of pure, organically inspired plush toys? The Giggle Guide^® looks at four companies that meet these needs: Apple Park, miYim. Sigikid, and Simply Fido.

Show Reports

ABC Show Update: Miles to Go Before We Sleep!

By The Giggle Guide

ABC Kids Expo - Las Vegas, Nevada (9/13/09 - 9/16/09)

The Giggle Guide’s Leesa Valentino and David Gaunt have been walkin’ and talkin’ throughout the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. With over one million square feet of exhibit space, our four feet are barkin’. We saw miles of product during the four day event and are pleased to report that buyers are spending money and exhibitors seem upbeat. Lots of positive energy!

Special thanks to The World Market Center, Vegas Kids, for inviting us to be guest speakers for their seminar series. Our presentation “Web Sites: Optimize to Maximize” on September 15th, was a big success.

Features

ABC Show Previews — To See It All, You've Gotta Be There!

By david gaunt

This week, The Giggle Guide^® has previewed a variety of new products and brands that will be present at the ABC Kids Expo September 13-16. However, these are only the tip of the iceberg! With so much to see this season, retailers really need to attend the show to appreciate all the variety, creativity and “I-can’t-believe-it” products on display. Here is a further sampling of what’s new from Child to Cherish, Mutsy and Kushies. Join us for even more discoveries throughout the ABC Kids Expo next week — we hope to see you there!

The Grapevine

Journals Unlimited — A Write of Passage!

By lauren

Journals Unlimited is a line that eliminates any writer’s block and stimulates creative writing. No more blank pages waiting to be filled. Journals Unlimited offers pages full of prompts that get memories and imaginations flowing. Young authors can’t wait to fill in all the blanks! With 60 themed journals, any occasion can be easily recorded and remembered for a lifetime.

Ask The Moms

If the Shoe Fits… and What Else?

By The Giggle Guide

The Giggle Guide^® surveyed 26 mothers, living throughout the United States and Canada, about today’s children’s market and the products they purchase. The fourth question in our exclusive series asks…

What are the key features you look for when purchasing children’s shoes?

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Show Reports

MAGIC – Opening Day Mixes Business & Pleasure

By The Giggle Guide

MAGIC Kids - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

The apparel mega-show opened August 31 with a Disney Surprise Event in the Grand Lobby for Tea and a Mad Mad parade of licensing stars. For the adults, there was definitely a mixture of business and pleasure, with evening parties planned featuring Black Eyed Peas, an invitation-only concert by Kenny Chesney introducing his new Blue Chair Bay line, and S.L.A.T.E. Party at Hard Rock!

Show Reports

KidShow Las Vegas, Day One Report – For the Kid Stores That Need Everything!

By The Giggle Guide

KidShow - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

Denise Raeside, KidShow Manager, says in her welcome letter, “Buyers are buying albeit carefully, but they are buying and that is a good sign.” Energy, and positive hopes for Spring 2010 motivated buyers shopping over 300 brands at the KidShow’s opening day. Buyer traffic was strong, and many exhibitors were very upbeat about the number and volume of orders written. Not just looky-loos here! Famous children’s brands, as well as new brands, were busy meeting, greeting and doing business!

The Grapevine

Working Mom's Breastfeeding Product Tips

By lauren

New and seasoned moms alike struggle with the demands of establishing and sustaining breastfeeding. While all moms must learn to adapt to breastfeeding, working moms are confronted with unique challenges. The market has expanded with products designed to tackle each individual challenge. The Giggle Guide™ spotlights some innovative products designed with key components to help working moms establish and maintain a fulfilling breastfeeding experience. Designed with comfort, ease, and practicality in mind, these products make nursing for career moms endlessly more enjoyable and realistic.

The Green Scene

”Green” Screens: Online Sites Teach Eco-Values

By david gaunt

It’s been said time and time again, but there’s no denying it — kids are the future. After all, children of today will be affecting the economy and politics of tomorrow — voting with both their ballots and wallets Now, Web sites, designed specifically for kids, provide parents with new tools to teach their kids green values. Crafts, Web games and environmental facts are all communicated through a cast of various green characters, complete with theme songs, colorful graphics, and yes – merchandise. Here’s a look at some our our favorites on the growing online greenscape: Planetpal, Scrap Kins and Treesures.

Show Reports

Bubble Show NYC: Bursting with Style!

By Leesa

Bubble - Kids Trade Show - New York, New York (8/2/09 - 8/4/09)

The Bubble Kids Trade Show in New York was bursting with new collections for Spring/Summer 2010! Bubble is known for showcasing emerging brands and euro-inspired trends that set retailers apart, and this year was no different. The Giggle Guide™ attended Bubble and discoverd some lines that offer a classic sense of style, with a modern focus on comfort and social responsibility: Benny & Moon, Live with Love, Adooka Organics, and Chase ‘n Sky .

Show Reports

Bubble New York, The Kids Trade Show - 8th Edition - August 2, 3, 4, 2009

By Leesa

Bubble - Kids Trade Show - New York, New York (8/2/09 - 8/4/09)

New York, NY, August 6, 2009 - Bubble New York, the Kids Trade Show, hosted it 8th edition at Cedar Lake (547 West 26th Street) from August 2 thru August 4, 2009.

The Grapevine

Teething Jewelry, Chew on This!

By lauren

Ahh, the joys of teething. After just a few months of life, that sweet, cooing baby starts to fuss with teething pain. Teething babies will chew on anything within reach, including their mother’s favorite jewelry, to help relieve the pain. Most jewelry isn’t designed to stand up to this constant gnawing and can easily become damaged or pose safety risks to little ones. Knowing this, many mothers sadly put away their jewelry. Well, The Giggle Guide^® thinks moms should keep their bling and provide baby with some comfort! We have found some of the most stylish and responsible lines of teething jewelry that moms can proudly wear both at home and out on the town. There are some great pieces for dads too!

Items tagged “Organic”

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