Konfidence

Europe’s leading designer/manufacturer of award-winning premium protective swimwear makes its American début in more than 94 buybuy BABY stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com.

Now available in America. Founded in 1998 by Andrew Regan, a UK-based doctor and dad of five, Konfidence is designed for healthy, happy, confident kids. The company makes a complete range of award-winning, color-coordinated protective swimwear and accessories for youngsters from birth to seven years. The Konfidence™ collection also extends to UVPF sun protection clothing and wetsuits for children up to the age of 14 years.

Working with experts in the swimming industry, we have created the most comprehensive, dedicated baby and children’s swimwear range available on the market. When dealing with the safety of babies and children in water, it is important that we continue developing our established and much loved products and bring new items to market that parents and caregivers will want to use.”

– International Sales Director Dan Allen

Look for the Babywarma™ Neoprene Swimsuit, specially designed to keep baby warm while in the water while providing 100% UV protection on covered parts. The One-Size Aquanappy Swim Diaper provides superior protection at the beach or pool. Paddler™ Socks are the perfect solution for protecting little feet from hot or cold surfaces, sharp items and more. The Aquaband with Earplugs keeps water out of baby’s ears. The soft, neoprene band acts like a splash guard while the silicone ear plugs provide an extra level of protection. For busy parents, the lightweight Roll & Go™ Babychanger by Konfidence™ makes diaper changes anywhere a breeze. The Warma™ Neoprene Wetsuit is the perfect learn-to-swim gear made from flexible neoprene, providing warmth in and out of the water, while also allowing freedom of movement. Adjustable shoulder straps allow for growth and ensure a snug fit.

“Whether it’s for baby’s first swimming lesson, a splash around the pool with mom and dad, a beach holiday or children of any age learning to swim, we have the products to make it all an enjoyable experience,” Dan says.

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Bombas Kids Indiegogo Campaign

Bombas are engineered and designed to look better and feel better, with a mission to help those in need.

Bombas men’s/women’s sock collection launched on crowdfunding site Indiegogo in August 2013 and remains the #1 most funded apparel brand in Indigogo history. After listening to feedback from supporters, Bombas once again turns to Indiegogo to bring these amazing socks to the feet of kids everywhere, helping to further their mission –and with just 10 days left, Bomba Socks’ new kid’s collection campaign* is definitely making a run at outperforming the original campaign!

The Bombas line of bold athletic-leisure socks are great for kids, with bright color, a comfortable design and promise of a Bombas Growth Guarantee – if kids wear through the socks or they outgrow them within a year, Bombas will send another pair for free!

With the knowledge that socks are the #1 most requested item in homeless shelters, for every pair purchased, Bombas donates a pair to someone in need … that’s 70,000+ pairs to date!

Watch the kid’s campaign video and see how the company set out to rethink an everyday product in a totally advanced way, building them with purpose for athletic performance and designed for extreme leisure.

Bee Better. The word bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebee. “Bee Better” is the company’s mantra, stitched inside every pair as a reminder to push harder and be better at your athletic pursuits; that you helped someone in need with your purchase; that we’re all connected and little improvements can add up to make a big difference.

*campaign closes May 30, 2014

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Children’s Retail Today is Five Years Old!

CRT is the one online publication for anyone with a passion for children’s fashion.

A Decade of Street Cred. As the one & only managing editor of beloved trade publication HUDSON’S Childrenswear Review –on board for its creation in 2005 until the final issue in 2011- I’ve been covering the great children’s fashion stories for 10 years, interviewing dozens of specialty retailers, mass merchandisers, family business owners, manufacturers, designers and decision makers who are leading the way to success in every aspect of the children’s business today.

For anyone with a passion for children’s fashion. Launched in 2009 to compliment HUDSON’S editorial, and re-branded as Children’s Retail Today in 2012, I’m celebrating five years of getting the word out about innovative, imaginative and inspiring products for children to love. I write about fun and functional products, key companies, inspiring designers and important issues affecting not only industry professionals, but consumers as well.

Store owners, manufacturers, designers … mompreneurs & inventors …

Get inspired! Read fresh posts about apparel and footwear collections, product launches, nifty services and best practices to take your business to the next level.

Parents, grandparents … gift-giving aunties, coaches, teachers & friends …

Find the best stuff! Learn about new products and where to buy … better yet, convince your favorite shop to carry your picks!

Children’s Retail Today –CRT for short- showcases what I like to call “adorables” –the most desirable children’s apparel, footwear, accessories, gifts, books, toys, products for parents – and more.

The New Look of CRT

Big images, bold color, bright white space –the new look of CRT puts emphasis on what everyone is here to discover: innovative, imaginative and inspiring products for children. And their parents, too. Simply click the dot icons at the top right for a few plusses like the page menu, secret messages, social links and site search!

Enjoy the moment with me! I’m always looking for cool stuff to tell you about, so contact me about your great idea.