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Also this month, Babe Ease, LLC, is donating a portion of October's profits to the ESSCO-MGH Breast Cancer Research Fund, established in 1994 after Missy Cohen-Fyffe's sister was diagnosed. To date, the fund has raised more than $2.1 million -- 100% of which goes directly to research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. BABY a la cart, Inc., North Carolina. New grandmother, Lynn Mintzer, set out to make a shopping cart seat cover that would protect her granddaughter from those nasty shopping cart germs, while at the same time provide her a luxurious ride.
2003 was a big year for Baby a la cart. They were awarded the 2003 iParenting Media Award as one of the most innovative new baby products of the year and they showed at their first trade show, the 2003 ABC Expo.
The second new product in their For Every Baby Born To Shop line is a Deluxe Infant Carrier Cover. The cover's prints coordinate with the Deluxe Shopping Cart Seat Covers and can be sold separately or in a Gift Set.
Diaper Backpack Great for On-the-Go Families "Active parents loved the features of Baby Sherpa™ but wanted something smaller for shorter trips or for a toddler tote," said CEO, Heather Campbell-Dewar. "The result is Short Haul Sherpa™ - a diaper gear backpack that outpacks the competition through all of the life's journeys – short or long."
"We're committed to addressing the lifestyle needs of active families," said Campbell-Dewar. "With the development of the ruggedly constructed Short Haul Sherpa™, parents can feel confident they're making a quality, long-term investment." Both Sherpas are available from leading retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as online at www.babysherpa.com . Prices start at $85. Baby Sherpa is available in black and navy, and Short Haul Sherpa in black and cobalt blue. Baby Sherpa™ is a leading edge designer of gear-carrying solutions designed to simplify and help organize active families. Founded in 2002, Baby Sherpa™ has received various juvenile product awards for excellence and innovation. They have offices in Wheaton, Illinois and Stony Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.
Respected professionals and studies have proven that the I-Qube® Educational Toy for newborns, infants, and very young children:
Thanks for the gift. I received it a couple of days ago, put it together, and showed my little boy the pictures. It captured his attention right away. It's pretty neat. So far it seems to be working like the directions say. Who knows, maybe he'll turn out to be a genius or a world leader, but I'll settle for healthy anyday. — Danny
The BébéSounds® Abacus for Moms is made of natural light wood with counting cubes painted in playful colors that will match any nursery décor. The suggested retail is $14.99.
The high chair features a sleek design to complement home décor and a host of convenience features including an all plastic, one-hand release tray, a dishwasher-safe feeding tray insert, and two hide-away parent assist trays. Today's High Chair Standard from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) includes increased requirements meant to provide children with a more secure seating environment. The Eddie Bauer Wood High Chair satisfies the updated requirements with features like standard-approved leg hole openings, a 3-point harness system and a permanent center post. The Eddie Bauer Wood High Chair retails for $99.99, and is available at Babies "R" Us, Target, and specialty stores nationwide.
Safety 1st neat! Diaper Disposal System The neat! Diaper Disposal System features a revolutionary, double-clamp design that improves odor retention. Diapers travel through two odor-control clamps and are contained in a unique seven-layer bag for maximum odor prevention. This sleek system is also quick and easy for parents to operate. They simply raise the system's handle, insert a diaper, and lower the handle, letting neat! diaper disposal do all the work. Just lift it, load it and lock away odors! The odor-free disposal unit can hold approximately 30 diapers at a time. The enclosed refill can hold four times that amount. The neat! Diaper Disposal System is available nationwide at Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, www.babiesrus.com and www.babycenter.com, Burlington Coat Factory-Baby Depot, Kmart, and other specialty stores nationwide for $24.99 (MSRP), and $4.99 (MSRP) for the simple-to-install cassette refills.
For more information or to purchase a Comfaset please contact: Caring Parent Designs Dirty Restaurant Tables and Messy Kids Inspire First Reusable Protective
Placemat That Covers Both the Eating Area and Highchair Arms
Classy Kid, Inc. was established when Carol Mesalic took her infant daughter out to eat. After months of carefully monitoring everything her baby came in contact with and unsatisfied with the offering of products that try to protect babies from eating directly from the restaurant tabletop, she decided to create her own solution. It needed to be large enough to cover her daughter's eating area, stay put on the table, reduce the amount of food that wound up on the floor, and also protect her from other children's leftovers and germs on highchair arms. The concept became an instant hit among family, friends and other restaurant patrons when they saw its effectiveness and discovered that the Table Bib™ also fit neatly in her diaper bag. "Everyone tries to keep their babies from eating directly off tabletops, but little ones get into everything. I tried every product there was but it was getting expensive and my daughter was either being exposed to germs or the food would be all over the floor," Mesalic says. "Fortunately, I was handy with a sewing machine and created different prototypes that not only protected my daughter but were also well-liked by her and other families." The Table Bib™ has been an instant hit among consumers and Classy Kid, Inc. recently announced that they will be introducing new stylish fabric patterns and disposable versions in Fall 2004.About Classy Kid, Inc. For more information, visit www.classy-kid.com/wholesale
or call (800) 406-5010. With this kind of growth going on, it seemed like the perfect time for the company to rethink its approach. The result has been new branding – and a whole new vision for your favourite Dutailier furniture. "We're in the process of streamlining our approach, to one that will be more comprehensive for our dealers as well as enable us to appeal more directly to consumers," says Dominique Godbout, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales. "We're very excited about where we're going right now."
However Hug Me Joey® is a complete support unit for
baby carriers and the most ergonomical on the market today. This scientifically
designed and tested product makes it possible to do away with artificial
support like rolled towels. Hug Me Joey is made of a "baby-friendly" hypo-allergenic, flame-retardant material. The cover is removable and washable for easy cleaning while the therapeutic support insert is water-resistant. The suggested retail price for Hug Me Joey is $39.99. Hug Me Rolli™ keeps infant snug and secure Slouching and slumping sideways in an infant carrier can be unpleasant for the infant, possibly causing them to suffer unnecessary discomfort. Fortunately, now there's a safe and simple solution æ The Hug Me Rolli™. Hug Me Rolli offers total body support and comfort while the infant is in its carrier. Designed by a mom who is also a medical professional frustrated with other products on the market, Hug Me Rolli can be used in all carriers and conforms around the infant. Hug Me Rolli keeps the infant in an upright position. Staying upright can also keep the infant snug and secure. Hug Me Rolli is washable for easy cleaning and made of a "baby-friendly," flame-retardant fabric. The new Hug Me Rolli features a rattle that the baby can kick to soothe itself to sleep. Hug Me Rolli is just one of the infant items in the Hug
Me Joey® product line, all developed to help infants
live safer, healthier, and happier lives. Suggested retail price is $18.99
- $21.99. For more information, or to place an order,
please visit www.hugmejoey.com
or call 800-238-8006.
The Joppa rocker is a one of a kind rocking horse, rocking chair. The design is so that the rocker will not tip over front or back. The soft padding, all the way down the neck, gives small arms a nice soft tube to hug and hold on to while rocking. Young children play on these rocking horses as horses; and as the children grow they use it as a rocking chair while watching TV. We get many request for additional covers for a child that
has outgrown the rocker but refuses to give it up! Cleaning is a breeze,
the covers slip on and off easily and can be thrown in the wash. The covers
are made with washable 100% cotton fabrics with a patch of leather. Multiple cover sets can be purchased to be used during the times washing is scheduled. The variety of patterns and colors allow parents to match the rocking chair with the childs room. Custom rockers are available as well. A great gift idea! Suggested retail price in $128.00
Size: Adjustable 32" to 38"
 Book Bundle Printed in July of 2004 and now widely available, Me Too Mommy is a straightforward, functionally designed baby book intended to help time-strapped parents record the early milestones of their non-first born child. The 28 page spiral-bound book, which measures 5 x 7 inches, efficiently combines a calendar, photo album, milestone marker, and record of important information for the baby's doctor into one comprehensive keepsake item. Me Too Mommy is written in the first person and from the baby's perspective; a style that interjects whimsy into what is often the staid task of recording a baby's developmental stages. Inspired by events from her own family life Lynne Becker, mother of two, points to the time after the birth of her second daughter as genesis for this book. "I was juggling and struggling between a toddler, a newborn, a fulltime job, and daycare issues." says Becker, "I was more than overwhelmed, I was lost. When the doctor would ask specific questions about the baby, I labored with recalling her developmental stages." Me Too Mommy guides parents through the first year of life in an upbeat and succinct manner, while prompting parents to record information in a step-by-step manner.  Baby Bundle Before developing Me Too Mommy, Becker worked as a biostatistician with several biotech start-up companies on the west coast and at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Becker's time with these companies inspired her to conduct research on birth trends. She uncovered remarkable statistics to support the notion of products geared toward non-first born children presenting a viable market share. Over 60%, or 2.4 of the four million babies born in the U.S. each year, are non-first born children. Originally written in 1999 as a gift for her sister-in-law's second born child, an accidental meeting prompted Becker to pursue the publishing of Me Too Mommy. "On a flight from Albany, NY, to Charleston, SC, I was fortunate enough to sit next to Pulitzer Prize winning author William Kennedy," says Becker. "Low and behold it turned out that he knew my whole family, and we were characters in one of his novels, Ironweed! I asked him for some advice as to how I could get a book published. He wrote down a couple of reference book titles for me, and I began researching agents. Somewhere around 30 rejections later, I quit." It was not until Becker was recovering from a cervical spine fusion in December of 2002 that she revisited the possibility of publishing her work. "Eventually, I was convinced that my book could fit into the competitive world of babies," says Becker, "I just needed to create the niche." After continuing research into the business of babies, Becker discovered that very few products are marketed specifically to second-born children and beyond. Babies create an event-driven, gift-giving occasion. Learning that the juvenile products market commands upwards of six billion dollars annually, while the gift sales industry commands 253 billion annually, Becker's niche emerged. "I renamed the book, hired a designer to make the cover beckon you to pick it up and began the next journey," says Becker. "Hence, Me Too Mommy ™ was re-born." Thanks to another chance encounter, Becker decided to pursue the publishing of the book and developing the market approach for the non-first born or "Me Too Kid ™.  Mommy Bundle "I was fortunate enough to meet with the CEO of one of the largest baby companies in the United States," says Becker. "I barely pitched my idea before he started laughing and sharing his own ‘Me Too Kid ™ stories with me. It was the validation I needed." Today, Me Too Mommy is available through www.metoomommy.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, http://shopping.yahoo.com, and www.babyshopmagazine.com. Product Description: Product Details:
Estimated Retail $8.95 Estimated Retail $34.99 For more information, call Mommy's Helper at 1-800-371-3509 for a retailer
near you. Moonlight Slumber, makers of premium sleep products for the health and comfort of little dreamers, announced an expansion to its popular Starlight Support mattress line. Available since May of 2004, Starlight Support mattresses are the best children's mattresses available today. Sold nationwide in retail specialty stores and e-tail outlets like Posh Tots, the Starlight Support mattresses are developing quite a following. Now with the newly expanded size range, buyers can get a premium Starlight Support mattress to fit any size they may need while instantly knowing the price and delivery time. Starlight Support mattresses are available for cradle, crib, toddler beds, twin-, full-, queen-, and king-sizes, as well as round crib sizes. The mattress is also available as a flat changing table pad or as a custom order to fit any need. Moonlight Slumber also provides quality bunky boards to complete a youth bed ensemble. Terri Paul, president of Moonlight Slumber, describes this move to complete the size offerings of Starlight Support™ mattresses: "We've always made our mattresses available in any custom size, but by making the full line of standard sizes, in addition to custom sizes, we make it easier for buyers to know instantly the prices and delivery times of our product. We are enjoying such a high level of success with our mattress, we truly want to make it as accessible to buyers as possible. The Starlight Support mattress is the type of product where once you see it, you know the differences instantly. The Starlight Support mattress is a premium product. By making it fast and easy to order, we're making it easier for people to judge us for themselves." The Starlight Support mattress from Moonlight Slumber stands apart from competitive products with features like:
Further, the Starlight Support mattress line boasts comfort and beauty. Each side has a different degree of firmness: one for infants, the other for toddlers. The ticking remains supple for life without cracking or making noise and the clean edges pull sheets taut making a crisp, beautiful bed. Starlight Support mattresses are available in a high-density foam or a more traditional foam encapsulated innerspring model. The price for either style is the same, so the decision is purely up to customer preference. Starlight Support mattresses are also available in a Supreme model which covers the firm toddler side of the mattress with viscoelastic memory foam. This foam supports growing joints and keeps Baby's spine in perfect alignment. The Supreme models are available in all sizes in either a foam encapsulated innerspring or the all foam variety. The Starlight Support Supreme offers the plushest experience in youth mattresses. About Moonlight Slumber
Learn more by visiting www.moonlightslumber.com.
BabyBjorn BabySitter 1-2-3 (Right)
Noukie's are the adorable plush line from Belgium, distributed
in the US and Canada by Regal Lager, Inc. Highest quality, embroidered
faces with many expressions. Comes with a NO TEARS PROMISE, which guarantees
that if you register the toy, you will be able to replace a child's
lost or destroyed favorite plush toy up to a certain year and date (see
label on toy). The images are showing, from left to right; Tonton and Fred the Frog.
Parents with a baby and a small child will love Samsonite Juvenile Product's new zip-apart Infant and Toddler Diaper Bag. One bag turns into two when going to separate outings. Compartmentalized and versatile to suit the individual needs of their children.
Infant Diaper Bag features large outside pockets, two large zippered compartments with organizational pockets and bottle loops, mesh binky holder, and large padded changing pad. Toddler Bag features two large outside pockets, two large zippered storage compartments with organizational pockets – holds change of clothes, small toys & books, pull ups, etc.
The baby goes to daycare and parent goes to work. Diapers, bottles, laptops,
files…..wouldn't it be great for the parent to carry just
one bag! Now they can with the new Daycare to Business Bag. Zip-apart
feature allows parent to leave the baby's portion at daycare and
keep the business bag for themselves.
Business Bag features padded protection and security strap for lap top, pockets for business essentials; room for files, paperwork, etc., zippered front pocket. For specific features and an up close look at each piece individually, or to view other collections, please visit www.samsonitejuvenile.com. For a catalog or more information. contact us at (253) 395-1017 or e-mail
us at: info@samsonitejuvenile.com
The Surfer Baby Beanie:
Surfer Baby Burp Cloth Sets:
Surfer Baby Clothing:
• Helps prevent injuries from falls When it comes to the safety of your infant
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| Feature Article | Meet The Maker | Did You Know | Baby Buzz A Spindle Publishing Company, Inc. Production |
Make
way "Mom inventors", the Baby Boomer grandmothers are also
coming up with new ideas and better ways to pamper their grandbabies.
Lynn
says, like the old saying goes, she did not "invent the mousetrap…she
just made it better." She added, "All my designs have to meet
my daughter's criteria of being mommy/daddy friendly, easy to use,
practical and versatile. Just because grandmother thinks it's cute
and buys it (or makes it), doesn't mean that it will be used".
Her unique design is the only cover that rolls up into itself becoming
its own carry bag.
"One
lesson we learned from our new retail customers is that they prefer to
order multiple products from the same vendor. Towards that end, we are
adding two new companion products and will be introducing them at the
2004 ABC Expo in September" says Lynn Mintzer, President and Designer.
Their new Double-Seater Deluxe Shopping Cart Seat Cover is designed to
hold twins or two siblings. "The new Extra Large size cover will
be a big help to families of twins or that have children within 2 years
of each other that shop at stores with the double-seater carts"
Lynn adds.
The
sleek, comfortable and durable diaper backpack is technically designed
with ergonomic and unique features at _ scale of the original Baby Sherpa.
With all the great features that make Baby Sherpa™ so popular, Short
Haul Sherpa™ comes fully equipped with: 
For
newborns, infants and very young children is a wonderful and inexpensive
gift for expectant parents at baby showers or for new parents at the maternity
ward! 
Testimonials:
Unisar®,
the manufacturer of the BébéSounds® brand of juvenile
products, has a new product designed to help a nursing mother monitor
her baby's intake by keeping track of dirty diapers, wet diapers,
number of feedings, and which side she nursed on last. Because there is
no way for a nursing mother to measure how much milk her baby is getting,
her doctor will ask her to keep track of the number of feedings as well
as the number of dirty and wet diapers to help gauge the baby's
intake. The doctor will also ask her to alternate between her left and
right breast. 
The
Abacus provides mothers with an easy way to do this. It has four rows,
one each for wet diapers, dirty diapers, number of feedings, and nursing
side. Instead of fumbling with a piece of paper and a pen each time she
nurses, the mother simply slides a bead from one side to the other and
totals everything at the end of the day. The Abacus also makes it easy
for Dad or a caretaker to add to the total.
Eddie
Bauer® Wood High Chair
Cosco
Alpha Omega Elite
The
carseat buckles that provide safety in a car in motion are the very same
buckles that burn and injure children. Hundreds of children receive 1st
and 2nd degree burns from carseat buckles attached to car seats left in
a car on a sunny day. Comfaset is the first easy to use carseat cover
designed to keep the entire seat safe and comfortable for a child when
the occupant returns.
Benefits
of the Comfaset Carseat:
The
Table Bib™, 26" x 16", reusable protective placemat
can be secured to almost any restaurant highchair using its Velcro style
tabs and is then placed over the table to provide a clean eating or activity
space for young children. Available in a variety of stylish patterns,
the non-slip backing and large surface make an effective safeguard for
dirty tables and highchair arms. The shape of the Table Bib™ also
forms a pocket between the table and child to catch food, crayons, etc.
and creates a barrier to prevent wandering hands from picking gum off
the underside of a table. Additionally, its large size makes it difficult
for little hands to pull up the corners and therefore reduces unwanted
messes.
Because
all babies are born with a lack of neck muscle strength, their little
heads can flop forward in oversized carriers. It is not only uncomfortable
for them, but it can lead to difficulties in breathing and swallowing.
Hug Me Joey works in most carriers and fills in excess seat area to form
fit the baby. Conforming to the baby's shape, it creates a healthier
position making it easier for them to breathe. Other positive effects
of a well-positioned baby are decreases in abdominal pressure causing
less spitting up. 
Rocky River, OH (January 19, 2004) – Parents want to provide their
infants with the most comfort and safety. However, some parents may not
realize the importance of an infant's total body support while in
an infant carrier.
The
most effective way of protecting children's eyes from harmful UV rays
is by limiting their protect children's eyes from harmful UV rays is by
limiting their exposure to these rays. Children's eyes have larger pupils
and less pigmented tissues, therefore they are more exposed to strong
sunlight and are at a greater risk of damage. Parents and care takers
should make certain children always wear sunglasses when exposed to the
sun's harmful rays. Level of UV radiation from the sun are highest on
sunny days on the beach and in the snow. Most of us are aware that UV
rays can cause skin cancer, but do not realize that our eyes can also
suffer from sunburn which can lead to cataracts.
The
belt that started it all. Created to keep kids entertained while on the
go. This multi-versatile belt can be worn by an adult, or attached to
just about anything from baby seats and car seats, to highchairs, and
more.
"NEW"
Cushie Traveler
"NEW"
The Bapper™ Retractable Storage Caddy
The
smooth low profile design of the Weigh To Grow™ Digital Baby Scale
cradles even the squirmiest customer in comfort and safety. Automatic
tare feature weighs your baby, not the blanket.
W.C. Redmon Company
BabyBjorn
Baby Carrier Original (Left)
"KiddyGuard"
from Swedish Lascal 
Finally a Bib that covers The Whole Drool Zone. These beautiful surfboard
shaped bibs look and work great. Probably one of the most unique items
your Surfer Baby will have. Terry cloth bib accented with aloha printed
rails and stringer with an embroidered logo. 
