A potpourri of product
Annual ABC Expo continues to grow
Staff -- Kids Today, 9/1/2005
If you're an independent specialty store owner on the hunt for new merchandise, you'll likely find what you need at this month's All Baby and Child Expo in Las Vegas. About 700 exhibitors have signed up to attend the show, now in its third year. And those companies cover a number of categories such as layette, gift, developmental toy, maternity items, gear and, of course, furniture and bedding.
With such a large selection, the more than 3,000 buyers expected to attend should have no problem finding something in every price range for their customer base.
This gift set includes a sterling silver bib clip that can be used with any bib or napkin. A cotton bib available in pink, white and blue rounds out the package. From Sweet Baby Beads, the set retails for $24.
Koo Koo Design is showing its terrycloth finger rattles. Five characters are available, and they retail for $7.50 each.
I Lite 4 U's Lollipop mini chandelier is hand-painted white with a rubbed antique finish and features hand-blown Murano art glass prisms. As shown, the chandelier retails for about $825. Custom orders are accepted.
The Essentials changing pad folds up to fit into the accompanying tote, which included pockets for diapers, wipes and more. From JJ Cole Collections, it retails for $17.95.
Sassy's squeezable beads of different textures and shapes snap together and are designed to help little ones develop their motor skills. The set of 18 beads comes packaged in a bucket and retails between $9.99 and $12.99.
Doodlefish Collection is adding two themes to its designs — Ballerina Butterfly and Airshow. The themes appear on artwork as well as bedding, soft goods and more. Retail prices range between $48 and $998.
Halo has added woven ribbon trim to its micro-fleece SleepSack. The yellow sack (shown) features jungle animals on the trim. A pink sack with flowers and a light blue sack with cars are also available.
The Mary had a Little Lamb stacking ring toy includes three rings and a cute plush lamb on top. From Scholastic Entertainment, it retails for $19.99.
Razbaby's Keep-it-Kleen pacifier is designed to close the instant it is dropped. The pacifier is offered in several fun characters, including Finley Fish, and retails for $3.99.
Scandinavian Child's Svan scooter is made of Bentwood and designed for toddlers ages 12 to 36 months. The retail price is $119.95.
Valize's bibs feature a small print on the front and colorful dots on the back, and they are sold in block-like packaging. The gift sets retail for about $14.
The padded potty seat with step stool from Mommy's Helper can be folded and stored nearly anywhere. The seat fits standard and most elongated toilet seats, and it doesn't require any tools for assembly. The retail price is $29.99.
College Woodwork's solid birch Yukon desk is shown in an antique black finish. The pencil drawer flips down to convert to a keyboard tray. The retail price point ranges between $550–$600.
Stars and patriotic colors give this sconce a retro, Americana look. From Charn and Co., it retails for $138.
Loving Baby's swaddle blanket has a concave design that mimics the comfort of the womb. Retail price ranges between $29.99 and $39.99.
Simply Stuff It's hand-made accessories are customized using fabric and colors chosen by the customer. The Twin Rock-a-By Moon retails for $65.
Bumble Bags has added this carseat cover in picci green to its product lineup.
Bosom Baby nursing pillows are now offered in velour and minky dot fabrics. The pillows retail for $60.
Kidcarry's carrier is designed with an ergonomic hip seat and padded straps that allow a parent to tote their child around more comfortably. The carrier can be used for children ages 9 months to 4 years, and it retails for $69.99.
Meli Melo's Tourister crib has plastic ends and fabric sides that fold up for families on the go. The retail price is $169.
The Space Saver high chair is designed for smaller homes and apartments and straps onto most kitchen and dining room chairs. The chair features a full-size seat and tray and reclines into three positions. From Fisher-Price, the retail price point is $49.99.
Canwood Furniture is showing its twin sleigh bed, which compliments many of its case goods. The bed is made of Canadian Lodgepole pine and is finished with clear lacquer. It retails for $469.
This 100% cashmere blanket is part of Zambaiti's Natalia Baby collection.
Mustela expands its body care line with the new Spray Hydra Bebe. The spray is made of jojoba oil and cupuacu butter and is designed to add quick moisture to baby's skin. The 6.7-ounce bottle retails for $12.50.
Moby Wrap's hand-knitted caps and sweaters feature strawberries on an oat background. Retail prices start at $10.95.
Tangerine Hills is debuting its By the Sea step stool with a ocean blue background and 3D images of a sailboat and fish. The top step offers hidden storage, and a matching mirror, shelf and drawer pulls are also available. The stool retails for $49.95.
A sailboat adorns this layette set featuring a kimono-style shirt trimmed in picot. The set is from Cute as Buttons and retails for $50.
The Change n' Go diaper bag opens up to form a portable changing station. The bag, from H.I.S. Juveniles, retails for $50.
Bonavita is introducing its Ellie crib that is offered in pecan, classic white and natural finishes. The retail price point is between $239.99 and $279.99.
Clark & Lee Design is showing its 24-by-36-inch corkboard with a pirate scene hand-painted on the frame. A baseball version is offered as well.
L'ovedbaby's soft swaddling blanket keeps baby cozy and is designed to reduce the threat of accidental suffocation. The retail price point is $15.
For girls who dream of hitting the big time, Levels of Discovery's A Star is Born collection is a smart choice. The vanity and chair set from the group features a music box, mirror, detachable skirts and more. The set retails for $250.
Warthhog Way's Rose Tea Garden crib linens feature simple appliqués of tea party necessities and offer a sweet, sophisticated look for baby girls.
Ronnie's Design Studio is offering watercolor prints to commemorate baby's birth. The framed personalized prints are available for singles, twins and triplets, and include a place for the gift-giver to write a personal message. The retail price is about $110.
Petit Bouchon is introducing a line of 100% cotton interlock and minky dot layette items, including this convertible suit with dotted sleeves and an appliquéd star.
This Manchester-style vanity from Oak Designs is made of solid birch and available in 20 finishes and two tones. Pull up a chair and the vanity can double as a desk. The retail price is $999.
Badger Basket Co. is showing its sleigh-style changing table, which has two shelves and a pullout drawer for extra storage. The table is available in three finishes — cherry, white and natural — and the retail price is between $169 and $199.
Ba Ba Seatskins is showing new carseat colors and patterns, such as this seat with a flame design.
Recaro North America, making its first appearance at the ABC show, is exhibiting the Young Sport carseat. Remove the seat cushion, and it can be used as a booster seat. The retail price point is $249.
Homegrown Kids' Eat-n-Play is a cooler, placemat and toy all in one. The placemat includes three tethered toys, and the bag has outer storage pockets for keys, cell phones and more.
The Short Haul backpack-style diaper bag is a slightly smaller version of the original Baby Sherpa. The sturdy pack is available in black and blue, and is designed for active families. The retail price is $84.
Song Lin Industrial's SL-003 Series is shown in dark cherry and includes a crib with drawer, changing table and armoire. The pieces are also available in white, light cherry and walnut finishes. The retail price point ranges between $1,799 and $2,999.
New exhibitor Brown Toes is showing its collection of quilts including this Family Tree Heritage pattern that is designed to celebrate diversity and family events.
Stroll-Air is showing the Spider Duo NV, which has front swivel wheels and two seats that can face in either direction. The stroller is available in red and blue.
THT Kids is introducing four collections, including the gender-neutral Sweet Dreams line. The collection mixes cotton stripe, seersucker and fleece fabrics and has a color palette of carnation pink, sage and ivory.
The Sun Hut pop-up shade from Kel-Gar is designed to protect kids from UV rays. The portable hut comes with a carry bag and retails for $29.99.
Baby Jogger's City Series single stroller is covered with washable black canvas and is designed with an adjustable handlebar and quick-fold technology. The retail price is $349.95.
Terra Traditions' onesie and brag book gift set features vintage art in muted shades. The album can hold up to 24 photos, and the onesie is available in sizes small through large. The retail price ranges between $7.50 and $9.
The Spring Bouquet child-size chair from Angel Song is designed with a little princess in mind. From the company's Spring Bouquet collection, the feminine colors and details live up to that name. The chair retails between $300 and $450, and the ottoman is from $85 to $125.
Bold colors and dashes of black give this fun feminine group from PatchKraft an edge. The Cheeky collection retails between $325 and $399.
Silver Line's All Stages convertible backpack lets parents customize the diaper bag using any of the six accessories that are included. The satin-finish microfiber bag is available in five colors and retails for $120.
Avent America's translucent pacifiers have a sleek, contemporary design. They retail for $4.99 each.
Classic Chair is introducing its kid-size chairs this fall. The microseude rockers are available in hot pink or lime, and the faux leather recliners are available in caramel and chocolate. Both retail for $129.
Camelot Furniture's Avalon wall unit can be configured with a bed, desk or entertainment system. The unit is available in eight laminate patterns and 23 trim finishes.
New bedding company Bebe Star is showing its Kenya collection, which features appliqués of baby lions, elephants and giraffes embroidered on either a beige or green background.
The Rug Market's Everything Pastel collection includes Polka Dots with a 100% cotton hook construction.
The TykeLight hooks onto the stroller to provide light during those evening strolls. The light has flashing and steady modes and adjusts to many angles. From Mobi Technologies, it retails for $14.95.
Protect-a-Bub's Snuggle Bub stroller insert is made of 100% Australian lambs wool and fastens to strollers, carseats or carriages. The small size retails for $76 and the large is $80.
Kids Line's Home Run bedding is made of twill, faux suede fleece and chambray and features embroidery and appliqués with sports themes. A set retail for $159.99.
Nano Baby's cotton/lycra overalls in blue feature a whimsical scene of a boy and his frog. A pink version is offered for girls as well.
Orchid is part of Pitter Patter Collections' new Asian-inspired line. The bedding is 100% cotton with accents of embossed velvet, minky and linen blends. A four-piece set retails for $599.
Tiny Love's Aqua Seal Kicker attaches to the backseat to entertain babies in rear-facing carseats. When baby kicks the beach balls at the bottom, the fish dance to music, lights and bubbles. The toy retails for $29.95.
Tigex rounds outs it utensils offerings with this new metal fork, spoon and knife.
Importer Kiddies Heaven is showing a line of European-inspired crib and youth bedding, including the Beep Beep collection. The quilt retails for $150, and the accessories range in price between $7 and $50.
Cut paper and paint result in a textured look for this floral canvas growth chart from Oopsy Daisy, Fine Art for Kids. Retail prices range between $54 and $65, and the chart, called My Japanese Garden, can be monogrammed.
Green Frog Art's Oxford cradle and toy chest feature hand-tooled leather details. The cradle retails for $380 and the chest is $490. The Churchill bedding pictured with the cradle retails for $360.
House Inc. is showing its Vanilla Patchwork bedding group, which features a floral print and stripes in shades of pink, sage and vanilla. Prices range between $68 and $209.
The Shangrila activity mat features vibrant colors, varying textures and other items to keep baby busy. From Kushies, the mat retails for $120.
The Giddiup glicee from Kelly B. Rightsell Designs contrasts a colorful cowboy dog on a stark black background. The canvas print is available framed or unframed and retails for $98.
Reaching the bathroom or kitchen sink is a little bit easier with Primo's new step stool. The plastic step retails for $7.99.
Hoohobbers is introducing Wide Stripes and Pique design patterns that are available on all of the company's products including diapers bags, which retail for $29, and Moses baskets, which retail for $67.50. Embroidery is offered for $9.
Australian bedding company Freckles, making its U.S. juvenile show debut, is showing several designs, including Flower Power. Many of the manufacturer's designs are available in crib through queen sizes.
Cachcach's gender-neutral Simply Baby Giraffe nursery group is made of furry Peluche knit and satin. A four-piece set retails for $440.
Snuggle n' Play pillows open up to present baby with a world of play. The velour pillows also come with two soft dolls that can be moved about. From Playground Enterprises, the pillows retail for $29.
Daddy's Tool Bag is introducing a messenger bag, which includes all the standard features of a diaper bag plus a space to display photos. It retails for about $48.
The Sleepwalker plush overnight bags from Sassafras Enterprises feature characters such as a cat, elephant, duck and cow. The retail price is $20.
Renditions by Reesa is expanding its line of artwork to offer 3-dimensional and hanging ribbon art. All of the pieces are hand-painted, and retail prices are $35 to $70.
Martinek Bebe's Butterfly bedding is made up of silk with silk organza overlay in a soft yellow. Sequined and embroidered butterflies adorn the skirt and dust ruffle. The retail price is $1,500.
This Safari-themed chandelier is the newest introduction from Louise Antoinette. The three-arm version with shades retails for $550. A five-arm version is also available.
Textile company dwellbaby is introducing a line of accessories that coordinate with its bedding. The terry-lined assortment includes a bib, hooded blanket and burp cloth.
The Quick n' Quack book is designed to keep kids occupied during bath time. From Alex, the book retails for $5.99.
Fleurville's Luxe bag combines diaper bag functionality with high-end style. The waterproof leather tote retails for $395.
Cotton Tale Designs' Jasmine bedding includes touches of minky and toile, patchwork quilting and large grosgrain ribbon ties.
DadGear's backpack has plenty of room for baby care essentials, and the sporty look is designed to please proud papas. The pack retails for $97.
Sandylion Sticker Designs is showing several wall design themes including Noah's Ark (shown), Spider-Man and Disney Princesses.
The six-piece Flower Power layette gift set is part of Rashti & Rashti's Magic Years line. The set, designed for newborns, retails for $18.
BananaFish's Penelope crib bedding combines ornate brocade and silk fabric for a sophisticated look. The retail price ranges between $520 and $600.












