Gifts/Apparel

Lots for baby and kids at the Atlanta winter gift market

Kids Today Staff, February 14, 2012
The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market gets its winter show under way from Jan. 11 - 18, with temporaries open Jan. 13 - 17. With everything from home furnishings to textiles to gifts and accessories represented, the Atlanta market has a lot to offer for those shopping for baby and kids. Two sections are of special note to our readers: Children's World, in Building 3 on the 3rd floor, and Modern Baby, also in Building 3 on the 3rd floor. Here is a sneak peak at the wide variety of products making their debut in Atlanta. More
The baby bust is over (for now)

Kids Today Staff, February 14, 2012
Do not believe the gloom and doom message emanating from some quarters of the juvenile products industry. It is true that the industry took a big hit as U.S. births fell more than 7 percent from 4.324 million births in 2007 to 4.007 million births in 2010. And it is also true that the fundamental economic drivers of American fertility - such as unemployment and consumer confidence - are doing poorly. More
Demdaco launches Nat & Jules baby collection

Kids Today Staff, February 13, 2012
Leawood, Kan. — Gift and home décor source Demdaco is launching Nat & Jules, its new juvenile plush and gift division, during Toy Fair this week. More
Five juvenile companies honored at New York gift fair

Kids Today Staff, February 7, 2012
New York — Five companies received top honors in the Baby & Child division of the New York International Gift Fair, including The Wonder Forge, which was voted Blogger's Best. More
New York Gift International Fair

Kids Today Staff, February 7, 2012
The New York International Gift Fair, which runs Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, offer loads of cutting-edge designs and gift ideas for juvenile retailers. The show's Baby & Child section, launched in the summer of 2010, presents a comprehensive collection of well-designed, innovative, sophisticated, functional and fun products for babies, toddlers, kids and their families. We love so many of the fun, funky, colorful and unique items that are found at this show, where you can find everything for kids from babies to tween. More
C.R. Gibson adds Jill McDonald line

Tanya Merritte, February 7, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - C.R. Gibson has partnered with artwork brand Jill McDonald, which will be part of the gift manufacturer's new kids category. More
WallCandy Arts, French Bull partner for wall decal collections

Kids Today Staff, January 24, 2012
East Hampton, N.Y. — Modern wall décor producer WallCandy Arts has teamed with lifestyle brand French Bull to create two wall decal collections that will debut at the New York International Gift Fair, which runs Jan. 28-Feb. 2. More
C.R. Gibson adds Jill McDonald line

Kids Today Staff, January 10, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — C.R. Gibson has partnered with artwork brand Jill McDonald, which will be part of the gift manufacturer's new kids category. More
Toy safety standard revised

Kids Today Staff, December 22, 2011
West Conshohocken, PA - ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has approved revisions to ASTM F963, Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. If the CPSC agrees that the revisions improve safety, ASTM F963-11 will replace the 2008 version of the standard as federal law in 180 days. More
Eco-Distribution USA named U.S. distributor for BecoThings eco-friendly baby products

Kids Today Staff, December 6, 2011
Eco-Distribution USA, a U.S.-based distributor of eco-friendly baby and family products, has become the official U.S. distributor for BecoThings, a UK-based company that manufactures the award-winning BecoPotty and BecoStep. More
New AAP guidelines state bumpers should not be used

Jane Kitchen, October 18, 2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines on safe sleep for babies at its National Conference & Exhibition here today that included a recommendation against crib bumpers. More
Kids II Recognized with Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Private Companies" Award

Kids Today Staff, October 18, 2011
Juvenile products manufacturer Kids II has been awarded a position on Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for a second consecutive year. More
Mary Meyer named manufacturer and distributor of Taggies and distributor of RhinoToys

Kids Today Staff, September 6, 2011
Mary Meyer will take over the manufacturing and distribution of products formally made by Taggies, Inc. in the specialty retail channel, effective immediately. The company has also been named the distributor in specialty retail for Rhino Toys, maker of the popular infant ball, Oball. More
Manhattan Baby Twirlla rattles recalled

Kids Today Staff, September 6, 2011
Manhattan Group has recalled about 3,300 Twirlla wooden trattes from its Manhattan Baby line. The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard. More
Spanish manufacturer Lékué forms U.S. subsidiary, Lékué USA

Kids Today Staff, August 30, 2011
Lékué, the Spanish manufacturer of creative, colorful kitchen products, has formed a United States subsidiary, Lékué USA, that will make its debut at the ABC Expo next month. More
Carousel Designs sponsoring Atlanta baby shower for 40 expecting military moms

Kids Today Staff, August 30, 2011
Baby bedding company Carousel Designs is sponsoring a baby shower honoring expecting military moms. The event will be hosted by Operation Shower in conjunction with The TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, and will be held at historic East Lake Golf Club outside Atlanta on September 21, 2011. More
New York International Gift Fair product review

Kids Today Staff, August 30, 2011
See several products from the recent New York International Gift Fair. More
New York International Gift Fair

Kids Today Staff, August 30, 2011
The New York International Gift Fair takes place this month from August 13 - 18, and features plenty of fun and fashionable products for babies and kids. Everything from toys to layette to furniture to bedding is featured, many in the ever-growing Baby & Child section. In the following pages, take a look at some of the most exciting new products set to make their debut. More
Five Best New Product awards presented at NYIGF's Baby & Child

Kids Today Staff, August 23, 2011
Five companies have been presented with Baby & Child Best New Product Awards, with Manny & Simon receiving the "Blogger's Best" distinction for its collection of eco-friendly, wooden push toys in vehicle shapes. More
SwaddleDesigns producing licensed Angry Birds baby products

Kids Today Staff, August 23, 2011
SwaddleDesigns is producing a line of licensed Angry Birds baby products, including the Ultimate Receiving Blanket, Marquisette Swaddling Blanket, zzZipMe Sack wearable blanket, Babie Lovie security blankie, and Baby Burpies. More

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