BodyRest Recliner

Until very recently, I thought all nursery rockers were the same. Then I discovered the BodyRest by Best Chairs: the rocker that has the ability to recline completely flat. This might sound like a frivolous addition to your nursery necessities, but for parents with a newborn it's completely brilliant. Late night feedings and sick kiddos both mean leaving your bed and trudging to the nursery, only to spend the wee hours of your morning uncomfortably nodding off in an upright glider. While I think most moms are undeniably resilient, I'm sure we can all agree that catching your Zs in a nursery chair, night after night, is far from restful. Enter BodyRest. Not only does it recline into a full horizontal position, it offers the comfort and support of a bed mattress. It's like having an extra bed in your baby's nursery, but without demanding so much space. Amazingly, this isn't its only perk. Whether you're fully reclined, sitting upright or posing somewhere in between, the kick-out ottoman can be pushed out or in, depending on your preference. For swollen mommy ankles, this is a nice detail. Plus, since it's a part of Best Chairs' Storytime Series, you can pick from a variety of adorable fabrics, leather and vinyl to create the perfect chair for your space. You may want to consider something a little more grown up, though, because the BodyRest's sturdy build and cozy arrangements aren't going to leave you wanting to kick it to the curb when your babe outgrows his nursery! Recliner by day, bed by night... the BodyRest recliner is more than a chair: it's a superhero.
Written by Amanda on Jun 12, 2009 Good Gear Blog from Pregnancy and Newborn

End of June Specials

Prince Lionheart has just unveiled the new pottyPod. The ONLY Anti-Microbial pottyPOD™ on the market! The soft, cushiony surface of the pottyPOD™ is treated with an EPA approved additive to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that may cause spoilage, odors and mildew. See the following link for images and more information: http://princelionheart.com/site/n_bc_7401.html

Also, Prince Lionheart is currently running a special; purchase 11 Balance Bikes, get the 12th free. That's a freebee worth $42.50! Balance Bike: http://princelionheart.com/site/p_bike_7600.html

Lastly, our North American Bear line is also having a June special. Order $500+ for AT ONCE delivery and receive a coupon for $50off your next order placed between Sept. 1- Oct. 15th. (You must include at least 4 new items from the fall catalog to qualify). North American Bear: http://www.nabear.com/

Get in Touch

We’ve recently picked up several new lines that we are excited to bring to the market. Among them is KimochisTM, which means “feeling” in Japanese. The line consists of adorable high-quality plush toy characters with a pocket to carry their feelings inside. Each character has a distinct personality and a strong Japanese design influence. More than just a toy, these characters and the feelings that come with them help kids learn how to express themselves appropriately and communicate better. Each KimochisTM box comes with a character, three feelings, and a How-to Feel Guide to assist adults in using the toy as a tool with children for the excellent price of $25.00 suggested retail. Additional feelings can be purchased separately. There are 6 to a pack with one Make-Your-Own Feeling with washable pen! This is the perfect toy for any child who is learning about feelings or having difficulty expressing them. KimochisTM are being used in hospital, school, and therapy settings with great success. Check out the KimochisTM web site for more information including news on the expansion of the line coming soon!

Clean Green

A lot of companies are making cleansers that are safe for you, your kids and the planet, but Fields Organic (fieldsorganics.com) is taking those cleaning products to a whole new level. Fields Organics has an array of products, their motto is Eco Smart + Kid Friendly… and it’s true. This company really walks the walk, even the ink on the label is printed with soy based ink on 100% recycled paper. Their entire line is biodegradable, free of VOCs, ph-balanced, hypoallergenic and cruelty-free — all things you want in cleaning products. On top of that, a percentage of its profits go to Children's Environmental Health Network.

An Old Post but a Good Post

Naturepedic® natural and organic mattresses ensure a natural, non-toxic and healthy environment for children. The No-Compromise™ organic baby mattress is made with organic cotton, no polyurethane form. It has a non-toxic waterproof surface that is easy to clean and stain proof with no vinyl, PVC or phthalates. It is hypoallergenic with a dust mite proof cover, no latex, wool or other high allergy materials. It has FlameBreaker™ fire protection with no PBDEs, antimony, modacrylic, PAN or wool and meets and exceeds all federal and state flammability standards. The mattress has extra firm support with 252 coil heavy duty innerspring construction with border rods. Naturepedic is a trusted brand with a 20 year limited warranty.Natural materials provide a healthy and non-toxic environment for your baby. Naturepedic uses organic and chemical free materials while eliminating vinyl, foam and many chemicals commonly found in crib mattresses. Naturepedic puts your baby’s health and safety first. Babies spend 10 – 14 hours a day sleeping and playing on a crib mattress. The benefits of a healthier mattress will last a lifetime.

KidCo BabySteps™

We all live and learn……marketing and consumerism is NOT “static” as we all know.
We have recently made an interesting discovery about the fast-growing trend of preparing home made baby food. The “mom” consumer is totally focused and oriented to the exact word grouping: “Home Made Baby Food”. If you GOOGLE that phrase using the exact search string, “Home Made ( or Homemade as one word) Baby Food”, over 33,000,000 search results are produced! This is larger-than-life HUGE!!

To capitalize on this clear trend, we urge you to use this marketing fact. If you are ecommerce,you embed or add this search string within BabySteps™ items on your site, and if you are “brick and mortar”, that you create in store shelf signs which state “Make Home made baby food easily” or similar. KidCo is undertaking a marketing evaluation as to affordable, efficient and effective ways to assist our reseller partners (primarily at the shelf in traditional stores) with possibly some shelf talkers and small gondola signs which capture this important phrase and commands consumer attention. We will keep you advised.

L'ovedbaby. Meet Marlow

Mary and James (my daughter and son - in law) have a little girl, Marlowe Miyuki Gamble, born at 0:17, 2/9/2009. She was born at home after a long labor and long hours of pushing but everything is perfect. She weighted in at 7 lbs and is 21 inches long. She was born on the full moon with a lunar eclipse ( according to Cheryl, very auspicious). I can't believe I am a grandmother! Thanks for all your support these last months, Melissa