2013 Gift Spotlight

2013 Gift Spotlight

For Gifts, Think Out of the Box

As retailers, it’s time to think out of the box for children’s gifts. While the biggest gift-giving and exchanging season is over, the wholesalers’ season of gift shows has just begun. For children, everything and anything can be thought of as a gift. It’s your merchandising and imagination that matter most in showcasing an array of celebratory gift options to your customers — for every price point, through every season and milestone of a child’s life.

As The Giggle Guide™ ushers in a promising new year, we continue to present products, news and tips to help increase your business. While you prepare to shop for gifts at regional and national showplaces, check out the brands below for a review of some interesting gift suggestions. And as always, visit thegiggleguide.com daily for valuable information and inspiration.

Rock Me! Made with love in the USA makes dressing babies super quick and easy. All styles, in sizes 0-3 months up to 18-24 months, are one piece with no snaps, no buttons, and no other closures. Instead each style opens in the back like a pillow sham which makes dressing babies stress-free.

Due to customer demand, and their growing babies, Rock Me now offers adorable dresses and separates from sizes 2T up to a 6. Rock Me has received amazing press and accolades since their March 2009 launch including an endorsement from Sara Blakley of Spanx and a feature on NBC’s Today!

Teeny Tiny Optics!

Customer Service
(888) 833-6984

For a great gift, appreciated by all, choose Teeny Tiny Optics!

We are celebrating our 20th year selling great kid’s sunglasses. The 2013 collection focuses on fun, fashion and protection. We believe that protecting our children’s eyes from the sun is as important as protecting their skin, and Teeny Tiny Optics is the best place to buy cute, durable, fashion forward sunglasses for children. From infants to teens, all of the glasses offer 100% UV protection. All of our baby styles have soft, flexible frames. Kids love them because they are comfortable and fun, moms love them because they are great protection, a terrific value and their kids will actually keep them on.

At Teeny Tiny Optics we are excited about our new styles for girls which include polka dots, stripes, bright colors and some bejeweled with crystals and rhinestones. For boys there are sporty wrap styles in solids, two toned, camouflage prints, spider web prints and styles with flames on the temples. The “aviator” style is so hot right now and we carry them from infant through teen sizes. We also carry a “classic retro” look in every size and our “attitude” glasses are totally on point with their clear lenses. Teeny Tiny Optics has been featured in Parenting, Earnshaw’s, Travel & Leisure Family, US Weekly and Parents magazines.

Wholesale customers, contact us at for a wholesale catalog and order form. Retail customers, visit our website and follow us on Facebook.

No Slippy Hair Clippy®

(800) 466-7304

No Slippy Hair Clippy®, regarded as the premium hair accessories company for babies to girls, is proud to introduce their new 2013 collection. Founded on the no-slip concept, each hair clip is meticulously wrapped in Swiss velvet, so they stay snug and won’t slip out, but are super soft and comfy to wear.

The collection for 2013 boasts lots of bright colors, flowers and fun novelty hair clips, and a new versatile “changeable” nylon headband to interchange with bows and flowers. There are 3 types of clips offered: Mini velvet baby clips for little wisps of hair, velvet wrapped pinch alligator clips (the signature clippy that made them famous!) for babies to girls, and no-slip French clips for girls with more hair. Hair accessories make terrific gifts for girls of all ages, and sell all year!

NSHC’s soft stretchy headbands are becoming a fast favorite, where each band is made with a velvet lining to give a soft hold, with no irritating seams. There are flower choices in all sizes and cute baby bows® that adorn No Slippy® headbands.

You can request a login to view the entire wholesale collection online, or request a new color catalog to be mailed, simply email

Most orders ship within a week or two, just let them know if you need your order expedited.

No Slippy Hair Clippy®…making the world prettier, one girl at a time!

Baby Bella Maya

Lynn Barber
(805) 498-1914

Known for our trendy designs and eye catching style, Baby Bella Maya has a wide variety of gifts to choose from. We offer fashion forward products that are perfect for baby showers, birthdays, or any occasion where ooh’s and ahh’s are sought! Our line includes:

  • Booties
  • Stroller and Car Seat Blankets
  • Infant and Toddler Car Seat Covers
  • Lacy Leggings
  • Baby Gift Sets
  • Headbands with Designer Bows
  • Fancy Frills Diaper Covers
  • Front Pack Infant Carrier Slip Covers

Baby Gift Sets:
This gift set features our most popular items: a pair of booties, a headband and a coordinating ruffled onesie all packaged in an adorable heart shaped keepsake box.

Fancy Frills Cupcake Gift Pack:
The scrumptious cupcake packaging holds 3 pairs of Fancy Frills Diaper Covers (pink, hot pink and white). The adorable lace trimmed bloomer covers are made of a soft and stretchy lycra/spandex blend offering a smooth and comfortable fit. One size fits infants and toddlers up to 35lbs.

Lacy Leggings Gift Pack:
Our stretchy 3-piece Lacy Leggings Gift Pack (white, black and pink) comes in an adorable package that resembles a candy wrapper. They’re a great idea for Moms or gift givers trying to decide which color to buy. With all 3, the decision is easy!

Dapper Snappers

(866) 998-8872

Been looking for something New? Different? Inspired?

Dapper Snappers are a toddler belt unlike any other. Simply slip the ends through the back belt loops on any pair of pants and snap to the correct size! The Dapper Snapper makes any pair of pants with belt loops into adjustable waist pants. Extend your child’s wardrobe and save with a Dapper Snapper! It’s perfect for potty training toddlers; no bunched up fabric near the button or snap and zipper so it’s easier for little fingers to take care of business.

Dapper Snappers are:

  • Affordable
  • Versatile in a wide range of colors for girls and boys
  • Recommended for ages 9 mo-5 yrs and One Size Fits All
  • Perfect for kids who are in between sizes or wearing hand-me-downs!
  • Convenient – no need to remove for diaper changes & doesn’t impede potty training
  • Made in the USA
  • Mom-invented
  • Available in adult sizes too!
  • Add-on clips available for pants/shorts/skirts that don’t have belt loops
  • Just won a Parent Tested Parent Approved award! (Go to http://bit.ly/DSptpa for more information)

Bottles & Feeding

Bumkins

Angela Bramble
(480) 481-3618

Make mealtime fun and easy with Dr. Seuss by Bumkins melamine dishware!

These plates have four sections of different sizes so that the food won’t mix – ideal for even the pickiest of eaters! Ideal for feeding young children while keeping the classic Dr. Seuss characters and stories alive.

Bumkins has been working with Dr. Seuss for the Dr. Seuss by Bumkins line since 2005 to create unique, one-of-a-kind designs that resonate with parents who grew up with Dr. Seuss books and the children to whom the books have now been passed down. With Dr. Seuss prints already on bibs, diapers, wet bags and more, the melamine dishware is a perfect addition to the fun and colorful line of products.

Dr. Seuss by Bumkins melamine dishware is available in Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Cindy Lou Who, so you’re sure to find your child’s favourite characters!

Each plate measures 8.5” W x 9.75” L x .5” D.

Itzy Ritzy®

(866) 622-2295

Itzy Ritzy®, known for bringing parents modern, functional, and stylish products, has the perfect gifts for the upcoming baby shower season.

Wrap & Roll Infant Carrier Arm Pad & Tummy Mat:

  • Multi-purpose pad wraps around an infant carrier handle and cushions arm
  • Unfolds to become a tummy time mat, allowing you to spread out and play on-the-go
  • Comfort padding
  • 100% cotton reversing to luxurious minky
  • Machine washable
  • MSRP $29.99

Snack Happens™ & Snack Happens Mini™ Reusable Snack & Everything Bags:

  • Winner of Most Awesome Snack Bag in Red Tricycle’s 2012 Totally Awesome Awards
  • Ideal for little hands, snacks, fruit, travel-size toiletries, small electronics and more
  • FDA approved food safe, CPSIA tested and compliant
  • Lead-free YKK zipper top for silent snacking!
  • 100% cotton designer fabric exterior with thick, PVC-free waterproof lining
  • MSRP $9.99 full size, MSRP $12.99 mini set

Travel Happens™ Zippered Wet Bags:

  • Travel with our reusable wet bags, which hold everything from diapers to swimsuits to wipes to dirty gym clothes.
  • 100% cotton exterior
  • Zipper closure, water-resistant PVC-free lining and sealed seams
  • Machine washable
  • MSRP: $17.99 medium, $21.99 large

Keepsakes & Stationery

Child to Cherish

Taylor Lowe
(714) 990-1590

Child to Cherish Gifts Help Preserve the Innocence of a Child

Mother, designer, and owner, Patrice Lowe grew up in a family of 10 siblings. Patrice fondly remembers the lasting memorial of her family that they created by making handprints in cement.

It was the memorial of her family’s hands in cement that inspired her to create the Child to Cherish Collection in 1987 to help “preserve the innocence of a child”.

Some of the products include:

  • Tower Of Time Handprint Kit” A handprint kit for the first 5 years of life.
  • “Block To Grow On”TM: Voted “best baby gift”, is a 6-inch block bank that allows parents to memorialize their baby’s height and weight over the first year of life.
  • Hand-painted Piggy Banks: High quality hand-painted piggy banks in many designs. They can also be personalized.

More information about Child to Cherish products can be found at www.childtocherish.com and via Facebook.

Child to Cherish is a family owned and run 25-year old market leader within the child’s keepsakes space.

Bedding & Blankets

Swaddle Designs

(206) 525-0400

SwaddleDesigns recently introduced their most anticipated collection! Everyone is falling in love with SwaddleDesigns new Pastel Collection featuring Lynette Damir’s newest design, Elephant & Chickies. So cute, so sweet, and such soft irresistible colors.

SwaddleDesigns shines once again with the spotlight on three new collections – the Pastel Collection, Calm and Bright Collection and the Sterling & Yellow Collection. Lynette has created three wonderful color stories that are delightful. The collections include forever favorites combined with brand new designs.

SwaddleDesigns is the brand that so many new parents trust, and is known for wonderful quality, designer colors, fashion-forward prints, premium fabrics, innovative designs, and a collection of gifts and layette essentials that moms love and gift givers love to give.

SwaddleDesigns is celebrating their 10th birthday! Discover why so many new parents love SwaddleDesigns. Please call or email to request a catalog. Please visit the SwaddleDesigns web site or one of our fabulous showrooms.

Remember if it just says “Swaddle,” it is not a “SwaddleDesigns.” Over 500 products Made in the USA.

Auto & Travel

Spring into a Sun-Safe Summer with SnoozeShade

Britain’s best-selling sun and sleep shade SnoozeShade is delighted to announce the new Deluxe Edition will launch this April. The new line has been developed after two years research into what the US mom wants.

Sun protection is top of the agenda and the new sleek, upmarket fabric protects from 97.5% of ultra-violet (UV) rays in sleep mode. The chic contrasting lookout window filters 80% of UV enabling little ones to enjoy the sights comfortably on the sunniest of days.

Ease of use has been built in with simple design that works. Most importantly, safety is at the heart of SnoozeShade design. Although not required by law, products are tested to the same safety standards as a toy – so risk of strangulation from long straps or choking on buttons will never be an issue.

Whether awake or asleep, parents will have complete peace of mind that their baby is safe from the sun, wind, chill, bugs and light rain.

Great for running errands, dining out or a simple stroll and perfect for summer vacations, SnoozeShade means safe, happy summer fun for the whole family while maintaining baby’s routine.

We’re expecting high demand so pre-order SnoozeShade now for availability April 2013. Great gift idea all year round, too!

For more information visit www.snoozeshadeusa.com email or call on (213) 438-9584

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