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-- Kids Today, 5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The ABC Spring Educational Conference includes a small trade show that enables indepedent retailers and vendors to connect more personally. Here's a look at some of the products buyers will be able to see. — Gerri Hunt

	Petite Paradise is a Complete Room in a Box from Sorelle Furniture. It includes the 4-in-1 crib, dressing table, hamper and four-drawer dresser. It comes in cherry or white, $399, sorellefurniture.com, 201-531-1919.
Presto is an ultra-lightweight stroller from Aprica, shown in tea leaf green. The high seat position makes lifting easy and allows leg room for growing babies. It has full-wheel suspension, double front swivel wheels, foam-covered handles and a cushioned five-point harness with three-level height adjustments, $200, aprica.com, 888-927-7422.
	Buggyguard's Retractable Stroller Locks protect and secure a stroller when left unattended, buggyguard.com, 305-606-1104.
New Low Loft options from Bolton include choice of six beds, a lift kit, bottom curtains, top tent, tower and slide. Shown is the Cottage Twin with a complete Low Loft/Tent System, $959, and 5-Drawer Chest, $499, boltonfurniture.biz, 802-888-7974.
	The Blue Note collection from AP Industries is made of birch and birch veneer. The 11 items include this sweater chest, combination dresser with top shelf and the Cozy crib, all shown in an antique white finish. Metal handles area available, as well as 19 regular and 14 two-toned finishes, apindustries.com, 800 463-0145.
The Baby Björn Comfort Carrier features an adjustable, ergonomic waist belt that distributes the child's weight to the wearer's hips. Baby can face inward and an older child can face outward. It is made from organically grown cotton, and can be used for children from 13 to 31 pounds, $200, babybjorn.com, 866-424-0200.
	Uppababy's White Finish Bassinet Stand is hand-painted in layers for a smooth, soft finish. All Uppababy Vista stroller bassinets snap in, just like on the stroller. It is solid hardwood and folds for storage in one step, and has a convenience tray, uppababy.com, 339-499-7455.
The Sleek&Secure Handheld Color Video Monitor from Summer Infant, feels like a cell phone. It features a 2.5 inch color LCD screen with automatic black and white night vision and is 100% digital. It has a four-way split screen that allows four rooms to be viewed at the same time (additional camera purchase required), $199, summerinfant.com, 800-926-8627.
	Twirls and Twigs' Elephant recycled baby blanket is made from organic cotton and fabric remnants, $49, twirlsandtwigs.com, 310-965-7700.
The Snooze Wrap Plus from Triboro is designed for proper positioning, while supporting healthy growth and development. It is made of 100% cotton-knit fabric, $20, soothetime.com, 877-434-7668.
	The Peggy Sue bedding collection from Cotton Tale Designs is a combination of cottons with accents in washed linens and bold floral prints. It has a four-sectioned bumper in brown geometric linen and retro floral and a 200-thread-count, tone-on-tone cream floral sheet, $243, cottontaledesigns.com, 800-628-2621.
The Tots Bots Easy Fit from Bummis is a luxurious one size, all-in-one diaper that simplifies cloth diapering. It has a trim fit and comes in white, lemon, lime, orange, blueberry and pomegranate, $24, bummis.com, 888-828-6647.
	With Con Leche watches, the top dial tells the time and the bottom shows the time of baby's last breastfeeding, along with which side was used, left or right. The Isabella watch has mother-of-pearl dials and 24 Swarovski stone numeral markers, $165, conlechewatches.com, 248-731-0056.
The Britax Frontier 85 offers children who are at least 2 years old and weigh between 25 and 85 pounds side impact protection with a five-point harness. The combination harness/booster can also accommodate children between 40 and 120 pounds as a belt-positioning booster. In addition to providing 10 harness positions and three buckle strap positions, the seat includes Versa-Tether, HUGS and premium LATCH connectors, $280, britaxusa.com, 888-427-4829.
	Baby Planet's Endangered Species Line of strollers is being updated with three new models. The Monarch Butterfly, the Lemur Leaf Frog and the Giant Panda, strollers raise awareness of the plight of these animals, $170, baby-planet.com, 630-668-6900.
The CJ Satchel from Timi & Leslie is a convertible diaper bag with custom hardware in an antique brash finish. It includes a bottle tote, stroller straps and removable shoulder strap, changing pad, wristlet, an easy-access key fob and multiple pockets, $160, timiandleslie.com, 213-688-8804.
	Bratt Decor's Manhattan dresser has an optional changing tray that screws on. It has high-quality solid wood construction, all dovetail joints and hidden metal glide runners. It is offered in sable and white finishes, $1,540/dresser and tray, brattdecor.com, 888-242-7288.
Go GaGa's Stuff Sack enables parents to control messy situations easily. The reusable and washable sack is waterproof, odor- and leak-proof, and has an antimicrobial coating. A roll-top closure ensures it will stay shut, $15, gogagalife.com, 617-875-2226.
	BabyLuxe Organics from Fiberlinks Textiles includes certified organic cotton and sherpa mattress, bassinet, play yard and multi-use pads as well as crib, bassinet and play yard sheets and change pads. Crib sheets and mattress pads feature patented safety “stay-on” corners, $20 to $50, fiberlinkstextiles.com, 800-761-8881.
Baby Jogger's City Select stroller accommodates up to 16 seating combinations. Parents can mix and match seats, bassinets and car seats. It starts as a single capacity stroller but expands to a double by using a patented attachment method. The in-line stroller folds flat in one step, and is available in onyx, ruby and diamond, $499, babyjogger.com, 800-241-1848.
	The Winter Snowman Cuddlie is part of Dandelion by Rethink It's holiday collection. The 12-inch snowman is super soft organic cotton velour with organic canvas nose and knots for tugging and teething, $15, dandelionforbaby.com, 888-222-3053.
The Cybex Solution X-Fix by Regal Lager is a high-back booster seat. It has rigid LATCH connectors and linear side impact protection. A three-position reclining headrest, and head and torso support adjust in tandem, and employ EPS foam. It accommodates a child age 3 and up, between 33 and 100 lbs., and between 38 and 60 inches tall, Cybex-online.com, 770-955-5060.
	The NoJo Sea Babies infant bedding set from Crown Crafts Infant Products features an octopus, turtle and fish in soft blues, greens, and cream. The six-piece set includes the comforter, crib sheet, bumper, dust ruffle, diaper stacker and window valance. Other coordinating items are available, $15 to $170, crowncraftsinfantproducts.com, 800-421-0526.
Dr. Brown's performance orthodontic pacifier has an ultra-thin stem and orthodontic nipple designed for proper oral development. It comes in various colors and three sizes (0-6, 6-18, and 18+ months), $5, handi-craft.com, 800-778-9001.
	Packin' Smart from Innobaby is an all-in-one storage solution. It will store, dispense and organize formula, snacks, pacifiers and more in one unit. It is BPA-, phthalates-, PVC-, and lead-free, and available in three- and five-tier sets, $13 to $20, innobaby.com, 847-387-8777.
The Tulips collection from Hoohobbers comes in crib bedding, Moses baskets, diaper bags, infant seats and accessories. Four-piece crib set/$390, hoohobbers.com, 800-533-1505.
	A wide variety of fruits made in Germany of solid beechwood are contained in a sturdy net bag in Haba's Shopping Net Fruits, $20, habausa.com, 800-468-6873.
Inglesina's Zuma, in the new color graphite, is a contemporary high chair with an adjustable footrest for a growing baby, and rear wheels make it easy to move, $249, inglesina.com, 888-542-1112.
	Add a splash of color or mix and match to customize the iCandy Apple stroller. With the Flavour Pack, there are five colors to choose from to personalize the hood and seat. Snap in a car seat, a seat unit or convert to a double stroller, $630, icandyworld.com, 212-219-8008.
The Jubilee collection by Kids Line is lime green with hot pink flowers and dainty butterflies. The mums on the quilt have three dimensional petals on a Swiss dot background. Accessories include an extra large flower decal and three dimensional butterfly decals, $190, kidslineinc.com, 310-660-0110.
	This Moby Wrap features the Best for Babes logo screen printed on front, with solid black on the reverse. A portion of each sale goes to Best for Babes, a non-profit organization that advocates for breast-feeding mothers and promotes breast-feeding information, $45, mobywrap.com, 888-629-9727.
The Hevea Pacifier from Million Dollar Baby is 100% natural rubber that is soft against baby's face, doesn't leave sleeping marks, and prevents vacuum around the mouth. It's a one-piece design in designs for boys or girls, $9, themdbfamily.com, 323-728-8988.
	The Diaper Stacker from JJ Cole keeps diapers neatly stored and ready to use. The bottom compartment holds a wipes case at the perfect angle for easy access. It can sit or hang, and is available in five colors, $30, jjcolecollections.com, 800-987-6828.
The Buckingham glider from Little Castle Furniture brings a classic styling to the nursery. Pillows are reversible for comfort and extended wear, and the chair has a 360-degree swivel. Shown in the new Ophelia Dove fabric, $649, littlecastleinc.com, 805-278-4646.
	The Halo Sleepsack Disney collection includes Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and Disney Princesses in both the original Sleepsack wearable blanket and the Sleepsack Swaddle styles. Available in cotton or micro-fleece in size newborn, small and medium, halosleep.com, 888-999-4256.
The upscale designer Madison Avenue collection from Lambs & Ivy features exquisite fabrics in high fashion colors of petal pink, chocolate and cream. A multi-fabric patchwork bumper, extra-long shirred dust ruffle and baby soft cotton sateen sheet complete the crib bedding set, $179, lambsivy.com, 800-345-2627.
	The Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt lets mom safely and comfortably play music, books, etc. to her baby in the womb. Plug it into an iPod, iPhone, portable media player, CD or MP3 player. A dual adapter and earphones are included so mom can listen too. Available in five colors, $55, lullabelly.com, 800-592-1334.
The Fairy Wishes set by Levels of Discovery is hand-painted with whimsical fairies along the scalloped edge vanity table, Mylar mirror and matching stool. The vanity table includes the special message, “Wishes for Sparkles and Giggles and Smilies, and Swirlies and Whirlies for sweet little Girlies,” $165, levelsofdiscovery.com, 866-980-2536.
	The Inflatable Bath Tub is part of the new Froggie Collection from Mommy's Helper. Made from phthalate-free PVC, its small width helps prevent the child from slipping. The child can hold onto a saddle horn near the middle, $17, mommyshelperinc.com, 800-371-3509.
Kalencom's Madonna in zebra black and white has a flap top that opens to a roomy interior. It has several pockets, shoulder-length straps, a matching Thinsulate insulated bottle bag, a zippered pouch and large fold-out changing pad, $130, kalencom.com, 504-943-0123.
	T-linx is a luxury crossover stroller from Teutonia that grows with the child. It's an infant stroller, car seat and toddler stroller in one. The car seat is co-engineered with Graco, and fits children up to 35 lbs. and 32 inches. The stroller consists of the chassis, stroller seat, tario car seat adapter and rain cover for $499. The T-linx system includes all of that, plus the T-tario 35 infant car seat with base, for $699, teutoniausa.com, 877-838-8664.
The Ritzy Liner from Itzy Ritzy protects and dresses up a stroller. With a universal fit, it is padded 100% cotton that reverses to luxurious minky, and includes matching neck straps and a carrying case, $40, itzyritzy.com, 866-622-2295.
	LaJobi's Liberty Collection is reminiscent of a valued heirloom. Touches such as rope molding, brass footholds and decorative appliqués combine with a graceful and simple design for a timeless style. The collection includes the Lifestyle crib/$650, five-drawer chest/$700, double dresser and hutch/$800, and night stand/$350 (not shown), lajobi.com, 609-409-2495.
The Nap Nanny is a portable recliner designed to increase comfort and improves infant sleep. It mimics the contours of a car seat, the comfort of a baby blanket and offers maximum stability. The durable foam design cradles the infant. It has a safety harness and waterproof liner, and transitions into a toddler chair, $130, napnanny.com, 610-500-3145.
	ABC/123 Bookends from New Arrivals are handcrafted and hand-painted with polka dot, stripe and star designs. They are heavy enough to hold many books. Available in four color combinations, each bookend is 7x7x3 inches, $48, newarrivalsinc.com, 904-246-0687.
Garden Party is a crib bedding set from My Baby Sam that includes the bumper, sheet, skirt and blanket. Other accessories include a hamper, diaper stacker, valance, rug, mobile, lamp throw pillow and wall art. Crib set, $160, mybabysam.com, 904-246-0687.
	Little Dreamer I from Moonlight Slumber is a one-sided crib mattress. It is constructed with a medical grade nylon fabric cover, fire resistant barrier, and high density medical grade foam. It has antimicrobial and waterproof protection, $139, moonlightslumber.com, 847-289-0101.
Surf's Up with this four-piece crib bedding set by Trend Lab. Terry cloth, denim, and mini-waffle pique fabrics are combined to create this beach theme. Set includes: four separate bumpers to fit any crib, appliquéd patched coverlet that is a useful crib blanket, blue 100% cotton jersey knit sheet with deluxe 10-inch pocket, and 15-inch long box pleat skirt, $140, trend-lab.com, 866-873-6352.
	The lightweight Easygrow from Mutsy features a shortened wheel base designed to take up less room. It has a tilting dinner tray and an easily adjustable seat and foot rest. It can accommodate children from the time they can sit unaided to 12 years of age. It's available in white or dark gray, $199, musty.com, 973-691-5200.
Prince Lionheart's Deluxe Drying Station has a sleek modern design. It has eight large hooks to hold all shapes and sizes of bottles and cups. Ten small hooks and a grate hold bottle collars, nipples, pacifiers, teething rings, sippy cup lids and valves. Top holes are designed for utensils, straws and other small kitchen gadgets, $13 to $15, princelionheart.com, 805-922-2250.
	The Kona Collection from Simmons Kids Furniture offers a Crib 'N' More, combo dresser, combo hutch and a six drawer chest. The crib has a stationary front rail, three-position mattress support system and converts to a toddler, day and full-size bed. Kona is available in heirloom honey or Carolina cherry finishes, $399 to $549, simmonskidsfurniture.com, 800-218-2741.
Stainless steel Wide Mouthed Bottles from OrganicKidz are free of BPA, PVC and phthalates that can leach from plastic, and they won't shatter like glass. They're easy to hold, lightweight and dishwasher safe. They convert to sippy cups, and come in various sizes, styles and designs, $15 to $18, organickidz.ca,
	The Ladybug Lucy 10-piece Nursery To Go crib bedding set from Pam Grace Creations features ladybug appliqués on a palette of pink, green and chocolate gingham. Set includes a three-piece wall hanging set, comforter, bumper, fitted crib sheet, diaper stacker, dust ruffle, musical mobile and nursery window valance, $130, pamgracecreations.com, 281-354-2124.
The Splish Splash Natural Bath Tub Filter from New Wave Enviro removes chlorine and chlorine gas from an infant's bath water. This is beneficial for skin, hair and lungs, $45, newwaveenviro.com, 800-592-8371.
	The Stroller G2 gives a smooth ride with Orbit Baby's revolutionary QuadShock suspension. The child can be rotated and reclined in one easy, fluid motion. It is eco-friendly and all fabrics are certified clean by Oeko-Tex. The frame is compatible with all Orbit Baby car seats and bassinets, $750, orbitbaby.com, 877-672-2229.
The sleek and sophisticated Milano collection from Pali is made of poplar solid wood and ash veneer. It is available in Mochachino or white/natural finishes. Crib with toddler rail/$400, dresser/$700, armoire/$1,250, pali-design.com, 514-421-0309.
	The Bristol collection from Munire is detailed with spiral turned posts, sculpted feet and curved aprons. The Lifetime Crib, $599, converts to a toddler bed and a full size bed (with kit purchase). The armoire features a large cabinet area and two large pull out storage drawers, $979. Collection is available in cherry, white and cappuccino finishes, munirefurniture.com, 732-339-6070.
Stroll-Air's My Duo Stroller has two independently reversible seats that can accept two infant car seats, or one infant seat (or one bassinette) and one stroller seat. It is lightweight and just 29 inches wide, $800, stroll-air.com, 519-579-4534.
	The Organic Bedding Collection from Nook Sleep Systems consists of 100% organic cotton and eucalyptus fitted sheets, blankets, NapSacks and pillows for countless mix-and-match style options. The pieces ensure consistent oxygen flow and use an earth-friendly process with low-impact dyes, fitted crib sheet/$60, blanket/$74 and NapSack/$48, nooksleep.com, 310-417-8220.
SimmonsKids The Soja Collection Dream Haven Baby & Toddler Mattress has a resilient renewable soy-based core that provides a firm sleeping surface. Breathable natural blend fabric offers soothing comfort, $159, simmonskids.com, 902-886-3990.
	The Simplisse Manual Breastfeeding Companion authentically emulates natural breastfeeding. The new advanced design conforms and moves with mom's breast so there is no tugging, pinching or friction, $40, simplisse.com, 877-962-2525.
The OEKO Quinn locking glider rocker is fully upholstered and has a wide seat, ottoman and side table. It is made with natural palm oil foam and has plantation wood construction. The finish is eco-friendly, durable and water-based, $299 to $699, oeko-furniture.com, 877-635-6872.
	Scandinavian Child's Stockholm diaper bag is a shoulder tote with stroller clips. The cushioned changing pad includes a removable terry cloth liner. A hidden pocket under the front flap holds wipes for easy access. It is 15x6x11 inches, and is available in black, brown, ocean blue and plum, $60, scichicld.com, 919-747-8520.
Tubbies from Mullins Square are large 27x50-inch towels made of plush absorbent 100% cotton terry velour. They are available in a multitude of bright and pastel variations of animal or flower petal designs, mullinssquare.com, 512-837-7062.

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