Sweet, hip, looks abound
-- Kids Today, 1/1/2008
With January comes the opportunity to replenish your inventory and find that extra special product that, hopefully, your customers can't do without.
Fortunately there are trade shows all across the country offering thousands of new products from hundreds of vendors. Here you'll find products exhibited at the New York International Gift Fair, the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market and the San Francisco International Gift Fair, among others.
From frames, plush and wall decor to apparel, bedding and furniture, the product selection is as varied in style and price point as it is in category.
Aurora World's plush dog Max gets ready for spring and Easter with a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Hip Hop” and bunny ears attached to the hood, $10.95, (888) 287-6722.
Bella Tunno's Design Diner is a place mat on one side and a reusable chalk mat on the other. It comes with a box of non-toxic chalk and chalk pouch, $22, (704) 517-7771.
Ribbit-Ribbit is putting a focus on personalization with its Custom Corner frame line, (972) 429-9324.
Natural Life's Bohemian collection features bibs, $9, in earthy colors and lyrics from nostalgic songs such as “How Sweet It Is” and “All You Need is Love,” (800) 884-3856.
The Taylor collection from Alli Taylor Bedding mixes a pink and white floral motif with pink and lime green stripes and dots for a preppy, stylish look. The set is available in crib, twin, full and queen sizes, $450 as shown, (919) 562-4978.
The Burpie, $17, from Funkie Baby has a soak-proof center lining that is surrounded by corduroy for softness. A coordinating travel mat is also available, (510) 568-6867
Wallies' Peel & Stick Chalkboard Planes and Clouds comes with a large plane, a small plane, four clouds and chalk. The pieces are designed for easy removal and repositioning, $16.99, (212) 465-6849.
Stephan Baby's Sports gift sets include a teether keeper, rattle, bath squirter, washcloth and bib. Available in football, baseball, basketball and soccer themes, $28, (800) 359-2917.
Gustav Maxwell is showing its new Ultra Soft blanket and bear gift sets in a new red and silver cloud gray colorway, $49. The blanket is made of washable poly-chenille fabric and is dyed to match the company's bedding sets, (510) 350-8413.
Doodlefish now has toddler coverlets and pillows to match its crib sets for use with convertible cribs. The sets are offered in all Doodlefish crib designs, including Ballerina Butterfly, shown $200-220, (877) 678-4576.
Sozo's Savannah cap is made of double-layered plush cotton jersey and comes in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-24 months, $11.99-$27.99, (203) 266-0701.
Mud Pie's Little Sprout onesie (0-6 months) is finished off with a ruffle skirt and fabric flower detail. Matching shoes, headband and more complete the look, $20, (800) 998-1633.
The Cariboo Purectic blanket, made of 100% organic wool, comes in five eco-dyed shades — natural, chocolate, pink, blue and sage. Distributed by Scandinavian Child, it's available in baby and toddlers sizes at $100 to $160, (919) 788-8120.
Welcome Home Baby is a new addition to Kelly B. Rightsell Designs' collection of contemporary gallery wrap canvas prints. A 15” x 19” piece retails for $98, (336) 274-5227.
Monkeyin'Around, by Creative Concepts by Jill, features a reverse hand-painted acrylic technique. Comes either in a striped or white frame and is offered in 12” x 15” and 17” x 21” sizes, $80-120, (919) 931-1497.
Kaloo's cotton velour and microfiber Maxi bears are about 24” tall and soft enough for lots of hugging, $90, (514) 457-3088.
The 5' x 5' Summer Butterfly carpet by HABA is made of acrylic and features a colorful motif of butterflies against a powder blue background, $170, (608) 767-6660.
Light of Mine Designs' edgy pirate ornament was part of celebrity gift baskets and is now being offered for wholesale. The hand-painted 4” glass piece retails for $35, (434) 528-5565.
Kids Preferred debuts plush characters based on the classic “The World of Beatrix Potter.” The 7” Peter Rabbit retails for $9, and a matching hardcover book is $7.99, (732) 274-1144.
Sweet Beginnings hip Rock Star collection features dressers with drawer fronts in edgy patterns and materials such as metallic leather (shown), python and glitter,(561) 278-4414.
The Springtime Cottage Moses basket set from Sleeping Partners consists of a hand-woven palm basket with a padded bumper, removable mattress, fleece blanket and PP pillow in a classic floral rose and sage design, $98, (212) 254-1515.
