Moms are Behind Made in U.S.A. Success

“Mompreneur” is a distinguished title often used to describe working business mothers, especially in the children’s industry. “Invented by a Mom” is an endorsing badge of honor for new product introductions. For many decades, moms have provided an energetic lifeblood to the juvenile products industry and have been the brains behind countless innovative and practical new products. Today, women’s contributions to children’s fashion and juvenile products continue to have an enormous impact.

At The Giggle Guide^® we again turned to Bruce H. Wolk’s book, Made Here, Baby! The Essential Guide to Finding the Best American-Made Products for Your Kids, to profile women owned or operated companies that provide children products made in the U.S.A. Our short list of many include Bebe Bella Designs, Hand Picked Pumpkin, Prince Lionheart and Buchmann’s Toymaker Shop.

Bebe Bella Designs Offers Home-Made Elegance

Melissa Sachse was known for creating beautiful, over-sized receiving blankets as gifts for her friends and family. Everyone loved her cozy blankets so much that she was encouraged to sell her creations, and Bebe Bella Designs was born. Everything about the company reflects elegance.

Over time the company’s selection has grown to include not only luxurious blankets, but also beautiful infant clothing, bibs, booties and burpies, lounge wear, hats, mittens, scarves for children and adults, and pillowcases. All are proudly made in the USA.

To see their complete collection, visit http://bebebelladesigns.com

Hand Picked Pumpkin Makes Mom and Baby Happy

For Allison Case, the beginning of Hand Picked Pumpkin was a combination of her desire to move into a creative career and her observation that her toddler son’s mobility was limited by his clothing.

Allison noticed that most of her son’s pants restricted his movements, but while wearing knit pants he was able to move more freely and comfortably. With this discovery, she searched for more knit clothing and soon discovered a need in the marketplace.

Hand Picked Pumpkin offers several adorable knit outfits which can either be purchased pre-made or by special order, customized to a child’s specifications.

See what’s new in the Hand Picked Pumpkin patch at www.handpickedpumpkin.com

Prince Lionheart Reigns for Over 36 Years

Prince Lionheart had its humble beginnings very similar to Microsoft; they created their products in the family garage. Back then, their handcrafted rocking horses were the focus. These days, they have expanded to include child safety products, travel aids, nursery products and feeding accessories.

Prince Lionheart is very proud to remain a family-owned business after 36 years; the company’s focus on innovation and excellence has never varied. Many of their new products are favorites and trend setters, including the “PottyPod.”

Visit Prince Lionheart at www.princelionheart.com

Buchmann’s Toymaker Celebrates Wooden Craftsmanship

In 1976, the Buchmann family started their toy shop to continue the legacy of the good old-fashioned wooden toys that they loved as children. Thirty-three years later, their hand-crafted and hand-painted wooden toys are still in high demand.

Buchmann’s Toymaker Shop is so successful that today they have expanded their repertoire to include a variety of children’s furniture, including custom-made designs.

Each item is hand-crafted, hand-painted, then signed and dated by the artist. All paint is lead-free, and all finishes are child-safe and made in the USA.

To see more, visit www.buchmannstoymakershop.com