Archive for the ‘Travels & Trade Shows’ Category
25
Jun
Mini Micro G-Bike
Categories: Active Toys, ASTRA 2008, Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
This little, bitty training bike is perfect for helping kids get the hang of balancing on two wheels. It seems like stability bikes are all the rage right now, especially with so many experts advocating that the key to teaching kids to ride a bike is to lose the pedals – not to add training… read more!
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25
Jun
Days in Toyland
Categories: ASTRA 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
I just came back from the ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailers Association) conference, which took place at the new MGM Foxwoods resort in Connecticut. It was a really nice experience. I’d never gone to this show before, but since it was so close to home this year, we made the trip. I really enjoyed it…. read more!
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18
Feb
Sprig Toys
Categories: Toy Fair 2008, Travels & Trade Shows, Travels & Trade Shows
In the green department, Sprig Toys had one of the most interesting concepts. Their eco-friendly toy vehicles are kid-powered, meaning that the physical act of playing with the trucks provides enough power to activiate engaging sounds and lights. I saw a few different companies doing something similar – making toys with all the same bells… read more!
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17
Feb
Toy Fair Day 1
Categories: Toy Fair 2008, Travels & Trade Shows, Travels & Trade Shows
I had to tear myself away from my new nephew to head down to New York for Toy Fair. It wasn’t easy, but it would have been much harder had my sister still been pregnant. So I’m counting my blessings and enjoying the trip. This year, predictably, there are a few major themes at the… read more!
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28
Sep
Skip Hop Props
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Baby, Mommy Gear, Nursing & Feeding, Travels & Trade Shows
OK, yes, several weeks have passed since the ABC show, and I’m still playing catch up. I’m carrying around a Stokke tote bag filled with press kits and catalogs and notes on a bunch of vendors and items I still haven’t gotten to. It’s frustrating, but I’m chipping away. Today, I’m tackling Skip Hop. Famous… read more!
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19
Sep
Swaddle down under
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Baby, Newborn Essentials, Travels & Trade Shows
Swaddling saved my sanity with my second child, so it is a topic near and dear to my heart. For months, the only way she would fall asleep was if we swaddled her up tight, straightjacket style, and literally jumped up and down with her in our arms. By the time she outgrew swaddling, I… read more!
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18
Sep
ABC Photo Set
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Travels & Trade Shows
I’ve almost finished uploading and tagging my ABC show photos to Flickr. Take a look at what I’ve got so far.
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16
Sep
Maclaren to offer lifetime warranty*
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Baby, Strollers, Travels & Trade Shows
*No, it’s true. Maclaren is preparing to launch a lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects in their strollers. All you have to do is register your stroller online within a certain timeframe after the date of purchase. To be perfectly clear, this will not cover issues due to wear and tear from regular use and abuse…. read more!
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16
Sep
Monterey on the way
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Baby, Car Seats, Travels & Trade Shows
Sunshine Kids unveiled their follow-up product to the incredibly successful Radian car seat, a belt-positioning booster seat called Monterey. This is the first booster that is truly designed for a 100 pound child, with adjustments that will perfectly suit the proportions of smaller children as well. As compared to the Britax Monarch, the Monterey seat… read more!
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12
Sep
Baby Bjorn lightens up
Categories: ABC Show 2007, Baby, Baby Carriers, Newborn Essentials, Travels & Trade Shows
Baby Bjorn introduced two new products at the ABC show, a new carrier and a travel crib. The carrier is called Synergy, aptly named since it’s basically a cross between the popular Active carrier and the lightweight Air carrier. This was an excellent decision. The Active carrier has been a parent favorite because of its… read more!
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