Boys Will Be Boys

Raising a son brings with it unique joys and challenges. Boys have an undeniable spark of curiosity that leads them on a new adventure every day. At one moment they can be testing the limits of their parents’ patience, and at the next be melting hearts with their kindness.

Historically, boys have been easy to please when it comes to shopping. They tended not to fuss over clothing styles and many were happy with simple, action-themed toys.

Today, many parents of sons voice a need for more variety in boys’ products. To some extent, they crave a return to the traditional ideal of carefree, outdoorsy boyhood. At the same time, they’re aware that a young man needs to develop his mind as well as his body.

Kapital K, Outset Media, Lil’ Teammates, and Manhattan Toy are all doing their part to expand a boy’s world well beyond “snakes and snails and puppy dog tails.”

Krazy, Kool Klothes with a Kapital K

Even before a boy comes into the world, the adults in his life know his clothing choices will be fairly limited. While expectant mothers of baby girls can get lost in yards of pastel fabric in every print and style you can imagine, those expecting boys have the relatively easy decision between the blue jumper and the green one-piece.

While infant fashions remain basically the same, the last few years have seen more diversity in clothing designs for boys in pre-school through high school. A slightly different cut, unique embellishments, or interesting features can all set an innovative boy’s clothing maker apart from the crowd.

Kapital K has earned its place in the realm of boy’s clothiers with its interesting take on children’s designs. Kapital K is all about attitude. This brand delivers an edgy vibe by putting a fun, urban twist on activewear.

But of course, attitude and style aren’t everything. Children’s clothing has to be comfortable and durable to make the cut among parents and kids. Kapital K achieves this with natural breathable fabrics that move with a boy as he goes about his energy-packed day.

For more about this line of krazy kool klothing, check out www.kapital-k.com

Outset Media Games Are a Gas!

Parents should never underestimate the importance of games in a child’s life. Play strengthens the mind and helps a child gain valuable critical thinking skills, all the while providing them with a source of relaxation and entertainment. It’s easy to engage children in games, especially if they’re funny and interesting. Throwing in some potty humor doesn’t hurt either!

Outset Media’s “Fart!” is a hilarious card game that stimulates the mind and tickles the funny bone. The object of the game is to be the first to play out one’s cards, but this isn’t your average card game. An accompanying CD leads players through the game with an array of gassy noises guaranteed to bring a laugh to anyone within earshot.

Of course, “Fart!” isn’t the only game that this Canada-based company has to offer. They carry a great variety of puzzles and games aimed at educating children in innovative and engaging ways.

Outset Media’s president, David Manga, founded the company in 1996 when he was still a student at the University of Ottawa. Manga believes that board games, card games and puzzles are more important now than ever before. In the age of electronic entertainment, these traditional pastimes help keep families connected through laughter and fun.

Catch wind of what else is going on at this fun company at www.outsetmedia.com

Lil’ Teammates Play Well with Others

Many young boys love sports; so naturally, they love to decorate their rooms with sports memorabilia and collectibles. However, not all sports collectibles are kid-friendly. They’re fine for putting up on a shelf, but you can’t really play with them.

Lil’ Teammates are sports collectibles made specifically with children in mind. These sport action figures feature cute, baby-faced athletes in various poses. Best of all, they’re officially licensed with national sports organizations like the NBA, NHL and MLB, so that they are not just toys, they’re true collectibles.

While these figures are not player-specific, they do come in a few different positions from each team, and sports enthusiasts won’t be disappointed in the range of figures offered. Name a team, and chances are Lil’ Teammates has it on their roster.

Like many collectibles companies, Lil’ Teammates allows customers to register their figure and become part of an exclusive online community. In the Lil’ Teammates community, users can connect with other sports fans, take quizzes, play games, and talk about their collections. They can also look forward to new additions to the product line, special and rare figures, and all the other perks that make a collector’s eyes light up with excitement.

Want to know why these figures are hitting a home run with young collectors? Visit www.lilteammates.com

Manhattan Toy Tackles Boysterous Boys

Parents raising sons know that when boys get to be a certain age (usually when they start elementary school) they can be a little tricky to deal with. Their biggest fear is being seen as babyish, so they pull away to avoid the “mushy” mom kisses and hovering attention they used to crave. But they’re still kids, and every once in a while may want all that attention more than they let on. When it comes to toys, the same is usually true; boys can love a toy that’s cute and cuddly, but probably don’t want to show it to their friends.

Enter Boysterous™ Boys. These plush action figures are much more adorable than your average plastic soldier, but definitely fit in with the rough and tumble world of a boy’s room. With characters like Halfpipe Pete the skateboarder, Slapshot Sam the hockey player, and Touchdown Dylan the football star, little guys will be able to choose a figure that reflects them and their interests.

Boysterous Boys are from Manhattan Toy, a company that has been producing fun, safe and educational toys to children since 1979. Their unique designs and their focus on high-quality materials make them a solid company with a long-standing positive reputation in the industry.

For more “boysterous” fun, check out www.manhattantoy.com