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Ju-Ju-Be Intl


The fun & functional changing bag company goes international – now available in Europe & Australia.

 

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Ju-Ju-Be diaper bags are built to fit everything baby needs, while being stylish and fun for Moms and families. Now, the company is Celebrating 10 Years with a huge announcement: with a new office and warehouse in The Netherlands, mothers, fashionistas and existing Ju-Ju-Be fans will be able to purchase products at the web shop, www.ju-ju-be.com/europe, and at selected e-tailers and retailers across Europe. In addition, Ju-Ju-Be will also be available to purchase online in Australia via www.ju-ju-be.com. The current collection, regularly published limited editions, product updates and new prints will all be available.

Ju-Ju-Be Intl has been creating a passionate community by making it an exceptional experience to own a Ju-Ju-Be changing bag. Combining top quality materials, smart technology and outstanding service, Ju-Ju-Be changing bags have much more to offer than machine washable and stain repellent materials, crumb drains and antimicrobial linings – they are also funky, fashionable and fun to own.

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Design collaborations with pop culture iconic brands like tokidoki and Hello Kitty have made Ju-Ju-Be bags and accessories worldwide collector’s items, with full production runs selling out in hours. The Ju-Ju-Be community exchanges their experiences globally via Facebook, through Pink Room, the international forum, as well as on Instagram and Pinterest.

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Features that mom and baby will love. Customers say if you want the best diaper bag, the cutest diaper bag or the most functional diaper bag, there’s only one place to go … Ju-Ju-Be. The Costa Mesa, CA-based company did start with diaper bags, and now has expanded into purses, handbags, tote bags, shopping bags, laptop bags – all sorts of other bags that will make your friends jealous.

Congratulations, Ju-Ju-Be – Here’s to many more years of success! 

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Kaskey Kids


Toys kids love to play with and parents like to top the birthday cake with.

The Kaskey Kids toy company produces high-quality sports action figures for imaginary play. Kaskey combines kids’ love of action figures and sports, designing their “Guys” with one goal in mind… to encourage countless hours of imaginary play in sports loving children.

Kaskey has done their homework.  When kids engage in “open-ended” play with no defined expectations or fixed rules, their social, emotional and cognitive development benefit, according to research studies.

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“Knowing that my toys are chosen, loved and played with, even with all the high tech electronic options out there, is very satisfying.”

-Christy Kaskey

In 2002, Christy Kaskey, designed the perfect toy for her sports loving kids, inspired by the appeal of classic action figures such as Army Men, Super Heroes and Cowboys ‘n Indians and the modern value these toys have of open-ended, child-driven, fun and imaginary play. Now the company has Football, Hockey, Soccer, Baseball and College Sports Action Figures, Soccer Girls Action Figures, Go Go Sports Dolls and more.

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Each toy in the Kaskey Kids line is recognized in the toy industry for the creative and imaginative play they inspire, including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, Learning Express Best Toy Award, National Parenting Award and Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award, among others.

After more than a decade in business, a trend that Christy hopes will continue is the gender neutral way many of her customers view her toys. “We knew Soccer Girls would be a hit for 3-8 year old girls, but I have been thrilled to hear that so many fathers are spending time with their daughters using Football Guys, Hockey Guys and Baseball Guys,” she says. “Playing with our toys is a great way for a parent to pass on the love of a sport and in some cases explain the rules.”

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Plus, Kasey Kids toys have also inspired parents to liven up kids’ birthday parties and celebrations with the “Guys” as well. And the festivities don’t have to be just for kids: InStyle Magazine has featured Kaskey Kids action figures in several articles, including one about a centerpiece for a Super Bowl celebration!

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b.box


This Aussie company is introducing their award-winning collection to the U.S.

Dannielle Michaels and Monique Filer founded their Australia-based company b.box in 2007. Their award-winning collection of innovative everyday baby essentials includes The b.box Travel Drying Rack, The b.box Essential Sippy Cup, The b.box Essential Diaper Wallet, The b.box Essential Baby Bottle and Dispenser, The b.box Essential Diaper Caddy, The b.box Essential Travel Bib and Flexible Spoon, The b.box Essential Snack Pack, The b.box Essential Mesh Feeder and The b.box Essential Baby Spoon. Phew, that’s a lotta b.box-es!

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The b.box Diaper Caddy is a portable diaper changing station available in five designs and colors. Parent have everything they need for diaper changing wherever they are around the home. Great space saver for apartment living and ideal for two story homes. Also makes for an ideal art caddy or home organizer. Just pop a tissue box in where the wipes box goes.

  • Easy clean eco-friendly PU leather, inside and out
  • Space for wipes box
  • Large drawer for storing bits and bobs
  • Removable divider for added flexibility
  • Wipe clean change mat

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The new Neon color collection of the b.box Sippy Cup features five vibrant neon colors of sippy cup with its innovative weighted straw that lets tots drink at any angle the cup is tipped.

  • Easy grip handle
  • Simple flip top lid
  • Leak proof
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Replacement straws and cleaning brush available separately

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The b.box Travel Drying Rack is a compact drying rack that’s small enough to fit in your diaper bag and large enough to hold six baby bottles. It’s also designed to provide a hygienic surface to dry baby gear at home or on the go.

  • Raised ridges provide ideal position to dry teats and pacifiers
  • Dishwasher safe, (top rack only)
  • Available in 4 delicious colors: blueberry, raspberry, apple and grape
  • BPA, Phthalates and PVC free

Looks like the b.box team is always busy dreaming up new and innovative ways to make the lives of parents all over the world easier!

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ASEPRI


A mission to promote Spanish and foreign trade, develop products and services and conduct studies of interest to the childrenswear and childcare industries.

Introduced at Children’s Club/NY. While the Spring-Summer 2016 collections of over 500 children’s fashion brands were showcased at this must-see trade show, a list of prestigious children’s fashion brands from Spain – including BARCAROLA, BÓBOLI, CÓNDOR,  MAYORAL,  J.V.JOSE  VARON, PAZ  RODRIGUEZ  and TUC TUC- exhibited pure Spanish style as part of ASEPRI, the Spanish Association for Childhood Products that supports Spanish companies that manufacture children´s fashion and childcare products.

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Children’s fashion brands from Spain are international leaders known for offering the best design, quality and price ratio, especially in America. A 2014 ASEPRI study indicates that international sales have increased by 13%, a new record. For Spanish companies, optimism is high for 2016 and beyond, with forecasts showing an increase in the Spanish market sales of 3.3%, while global sales will grow by 5.1%.

Through ASEPRI, Spanish brand children’s fashion and childcare companies are breaking out in the following markets:  New York, Las Vegas, Texas, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany and the list continues. With 25 years of experience, ASEPSI is the benchmark for the children’s fashion and childcare sectors in Spain.

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Simply Chickie


081915_SimplyChickieClothing_03100% Organic Cotton Clothing for Funny Bones.

People are pushovers for clothes with cheeky sayings and cute graphics made from 100% certified organic. Especially for kids.

The Simply Chickie Creator, Gwendolyn, is a cancer survivor – a life event that inspires her every day to make people laugh. “We want to make everyone laugh because life is funny,” she says.

Funny, indeed. One day, Gwen leaves her boyfriend, finds out she’s pregnant and gets diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Well, not in one day, but one day after another. At the age of 40 she says, life itself decided to slow her down. “I thought a lot about how my body felt, and how it got to feeling that way—what I put in my body and eventually what I put on my body. I paid attention to smells and food and everything coming in contact with my mouth and my skin. I paid attention to labels and discovered that the lovely soft cotton clothing I enjoyed hid a dirty secret. The cotton crop is one of the most polluting crops grown.”

081915_SimplyChickieClothing_01Soon after her cancer was treated successfully and her daughter Elizabeth was born, Gwen became a kids clothing entrepreneur and prints her funny thoughts on kids clothes. Simply Chickie clothing can be found online, Wholefoods in Rhode Island and boutiques around the 081915_SimplyChickieClothing_04country.

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98% Angel


Made to last in the U.S.A.

California style. Founded in 1993 and based in Malibu, CA, 98% Angel® is a family owned manufacturer of children’s clothing that personifies the west coast’s casual, comfortable beach lifestyle. Malibu beach chic styles for boys and girls. Easy layering pieces designed for mix & match at reasonable price points.

“Our soft quality clothing is designed for comfort.”

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081215_98PercentAngel_LogoMade in the USA. After running a high-end children’s clothing store in Malibu for over 20 years, the 98% Angel family started manufacturing their own designs to fill a void in the market. “Our creative team designs with a sense of humor and imagination worthy of any child,” they say. “Our production team makes sure everything we sell fits the best, is made well, and of course will last well past when your child outgrows the items.”

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Kardashian Kids


I’m just sayin’ …

The lovelies at The Rose Garden/NYC say, “The Holiday Collection is a Must See!”

Launched as a Babies R Us exclusive brand, then retailing at Nordstrom, now branching out to boutiques and independents, Kardashian Kids has also expanded from girls in sizes newborn to 5T to boys sizes newborn to 24 months. The still-value-priced line is also taking over Instagram accounts everywhere, just like Kardashian sisters do. Or can.

Everyday Style. Staple pieces with a twist… tutu skirts, camo pants, boho chic, harem pants, graphics-inspired prints in fresh color combos. Special details and fabrics that are soft enough for sensitive skin, yet affordable.

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Wyatt Lily NYC Collection


The popular Upper West Side boutique launches signature collection for summer. 

After the successful launch of Wyatt Lily NYC, New York’s children’s boutique that caters to the city’s most discerning mini-fashionistas, owner Rachel Uchitel is débuting the Wyatt Lily NYC collection, inspired by her three-year-old daughter. The boutique’s signature collection is playful with a dash of New York chic –just like its namesake.

“I’ve created the collection to be both whimsical and practical with a bit of an edge,” Rachel says. “Our clothing is meant to be fashionable- but it’s just as important that young children can play all day in all of our pieces, too.”

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Sparkly star-accented tutu dresses, flowy tiered halter dresses ideal for warm summer days, breezy swing tops, tees with cheeky sayings, and stylish harem pants round out the playground-friendly collection. Soft t-shirts and tanks declaring, “Queen of New York” and “Star” in a rainbow of glitter color choices complement the gold star-accented skirts, available in summery lavender, teal and pink hues.

Sizes range from 6 months to 6T; select custom styles are now available up to size 12. Other custom tees and dresses are also available through a free personal shopping service, which Rachel encourages all customers to experience: decerning help choosing and creating the best gift or outfit the store has to offer.

072215_CRTPost_WyattLily_StorefrontSince opening in December 2013, Wyatt Lily NYC has quickly become a shopping destination for parents nationwide looking for the best children’s brands curated by Rachel –with help from three-year-old, Wyatt Lily herself. She says, “As a mother, I want Wyatt to be as creative and carefree as she can be.”

Rachel’s keen eye for micro-fashion has led to numerous accolades for the boutique, including 2015’s Best of Manhattan Award for Children’s Clothing Store and Best Kids’ Birthday Presents in New York Magazine’s Best of New York issue this year. Located at 290 Columbus Avenue near 74th Street in Manhattan, Wyatt Lily NYC also ships to customers worldwide from WyattLily.com.

072215_CRTPost_WyattLily_03Visit Wyatt Lily NYC booth #418 at KidShow Las Vegas August 17-19 to see the signature collection, which is available online and at select boutiques nationwide.

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Littlerockstore


Official Band Merchandise for Babies & Kids.

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Are your kids ready for the festival season? The music festival season is in full swing again – wonderful weather, enjoying the greatest music and rocking until your feet hurt. Why not take to the road with your Littlerocker in the coolest festival outfit?

Who wouldn’t want to rock together? Music loving parents everywhere are taking their kids with them to musical events like rock and folk festivals, outdoor concerts and more. From SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) in New York to the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State, more children are going along to festivals these days, and festivals are starting to organize special activities for the real Littlerockers. Just remember that music at festivals is sometimes much too loud, especially for children, so have your kids wear ear protection.

The perfect festival outfit for Littlerockers. Music festivals are also all about festival outfits. Littlerockstore is the ultimate official band merchandise web store for babies and kids featuring great stars like Johnny Cash, The Beatles, KISS, AC/DC and many, many more. With over 40 different designs for band t-shirts, duo rocksets for kids and parents, rompers, pajamas, sweaters, accessories and even little dresses for the smallest rock chicks, Littlerockstore has a total online apparel collection for 70 different bands –which can be conveniently searched by band (we like that!).

“We bring music to the kids.” Littlerockstore represents a unique online shopping experience, one that the company finds keeps their customers coming back for more. Littlerockstore offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their products and service:

  • Convenient online shopping experience 24/7/365
  • Exclusively certified quality products
  • Fast, easy ordering plus same day shipping when order is complete
  • Advanced, secure payment procedure
  • 30-day return policy
  • Unique gift-wrapping available
  • Personal customer service with 24-hour personal response
  • International ordering in a variety of countries

Littlerocktore plans to expand the range of apparel options in the coming months with all sorts of must-have items for your Littlerocker!

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DollBaby


Every doll needs a crown, doesn’t she?

DollBaby is a young accessories company that creates whimsical crowns, headbands, cuffs and sashes for little ladies. “The collections are created to encourage a positive self-image and embrace her unique charm,” they say.

The pretty accessories are designed with understated simplicity yet stand out with vintage flair, perfect for flower girl attire, other special events and –let’s face it- photo shoots, selfies with her friends, special dates with Dad –you name it!

With names like Crown of Glory (the company’s favorite), ‘Breath of Air, Crown of the Year and Sweet to the Soul, it’s easy to see why little girls love to dress up in DollBaby accessories.

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Retailers, take note. Right now, the company is looking for a few fabulous stores that are interested in stocking DollBaby accessories. Wholesale inquiries please contact one of DollBaby’s sales representatives:
Midwest: Lisa Tompkins – lisa@treehouseoffashion.com
South: Jennifer Rush Showroom – jrushkids@aol.com
West: Stephenie Higgins – stephenie@bowandarrowshowroom.com