The art of giving
Juvenile shops and gifts go hand in hand.
-- Kids Today, 7/1/2008
Juvenile shops and gifts go hand in hand. Many consumers can’t resist picking up a pair of teeny shoes, cuddly blankets or darling layette sets when perusing the aisles for bigger purchases, making them the ideal add-on sales item for retailers. And products that come in a snazzy box, a neatly tied bag or other unique packaging add the perfect finishing touch.
Rashti & Rashti’s licensed line of plush 30” x 40” blankets features color appliqués highlighted by Taggies’ signature loops, $24, (212) 594-3733.
Bloomers Baby has expanded into layette with the Birth Day Box gift set. The set includes a cap and long-sleeve tee with plush accents and a completely plush diaper cover. The pieces, offered in pink, blue and white and available in sizes 0-3 and 3-6 months, come packaged in a chocolate box, $68, (949) 951-2063.
DwellStudio’s Circles hooded towel is made of organic cotton matelasse and backed with organic cotton terry for softness, $58. A coordinating bib and burp cloth set is also available, (212) 219-9343.
Lambs & Ivy’s receiving blankets are embroidered with prince or princess logos and held by either a soft bear or bunny. The sets, packaged in tulle with a satin bow, retail for $26.99, (310) 322-3800.
Zebi keeps babies fashionable all over with a collection of bum covers offered in several prints including floral, animal and mod. Available in small or large, $28, (707) 321-3352.
Plain Mary’s fresh and simple line of shirts, burp cloths and bibs can be mixed and matched to create a variety of gift sets at several price points. A set of three shirts in a suitcase retails for $92, (866) 769-5175.
Sugarbooger puts a whimsical spin on traditional farm and ABC themes. The Alphabet covered bowl set, part of a larger mealtime collection, is composed of a 12-ounce bowl with suction base, an air-tight lid and a kid-friendly fork and spoon, (562) 961-3300.
Aristabrat’s new line of bodysuits, tees and waffle shirts are silk-screened with gold leafing for the ultimate luxe look. Sizes start at 3-6 months and retail prices start at $90, www.aristabrat.com.
Serena & Lily recently launched a gift line, which includes the Take Me Home set — a newborn gown, hat and blanket made of organic cotton available in indigo, punch or grass trim. The set is packaged in a keepsake box with a photo frame and a space to keep a journal, $88, www.serenaandlily.com
At 13.5” x 8.5,” MaiseyMae’s vivid bibs are extra long and designed to catch most messes. The bibs close with Velcro and are offered in 16 designs. A set of two bibs and a coordinating burp cloth retails for $46, www.maiseymae.com.
Lotus Bebe’s bamboo blankets were created to be environmentally friendly as well as stylish. The blankets, which are naturally anti-bacterial and double the absorbency of cotton, are available in pink, green and white with brown silk trim, $55, (805) 216-3448.
Bink Linkspacifier clips are made from natural wood and are non-toxic. The clips, $14 each, work by slipping the cord through the pacifier and sliding the clip through to make a knot. The Bink Link can then be clipped to a child’s clothing, (866) 578-9651.
Pedipeds’s soft-soled Will, shown in navy, is baby’s first preppy shoe, (702) 567-0319.
