In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of Sharon’s own mom who is battling stage 4 breast cancer, L'ovedbaby will donate 25% of the profits from October sales of our "Think Pink" nursing shawls to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Spread the word...think pink...save lives. "Make your baby a L'ovedbaby!"

The Budding Family series of fun books that help little kids through big transitions is a valuable parenting tool. This is an award winning line of keepsake albums for siblings-to-be and/or children moving to a new home. It is a book that you fill with photos in the 38 interior die cuts of assorted shapes, 24 pocketed pages, and 12 easy to use removable insert cards. It has a fill in the blanks format for a personalized story. There are interactive flap doors. Its beautiful designs have a laminated cover and interior for durability. Great value—highest quality materials and construction for making a time capsule filled with cherished memories of your child’s milestones. ($25.00 msrp available now)
Introduced at the recent ABC show are the new sibling photo cards by Budding Family. Cracking the code of sibling transition is at a new level with the series of Kid Sister and Kid Brother-On-The-Way keepsake cards that provide a unique, forward-thinking approach to getting only-children ready for a new baby and a new role in the family. ($3.75 single card/$19.50 6-pack.) The easy-to-personalize photo cards offer two potential uses: one for expectant parents and another for expectant siblings. Parents can use them with their own child as a fun, creative way to deliver the news about a pending new addition and begin explaining the meaning of being a Big Sister/Big Brother. Only-children, starring in their new role of sibling-to-be, can use the cards to announce the family news far and wide (or just across the street). Sharing the excitement with loved ones during mom’s pregnancy allows a child to gain confidence to embrace his/her coming new role in the family. “These sibling cards are an innovative new tool,” says nationally renowned psychologist Dr. Susan Bartell. “Allowing your child to participate in the excitement is a loving way to guide him through this life-changing transition.”The bright colored 5” x 7” tri-fold cards include a red and white “Hurry up! Open it!” sticker for the outer envelope. In addition, these distinctive keepsake cards fit into standard 5”x7” picture frames for easy display and lasting memories.The cards will be available in January, 2008.

Bibs

Safety First!

Bumkins has ALWAYS been Vinyl, PVC & Phthalate free.


Bumkins is proud to continue our legacy of putting child safety first. We offer products that are not only high-quality, but safe as well. In light of recent product recalls, Bumkins would like to remind customers that all our products, including our waterproof items, are all PVC, vinyl and phthalate free! This includes our SuperBibs, aprons, art smocks, cloth diapers and covers. Additionally, all our waterproof products are MADE IN THE USA with American-made fabric!

Seattle Gift Show

We are looking forward to seeing you at the August show. We have lots of new things to show you for fall, holiday and spring. The show starts on Wednesday the 15th and runs thru Tuesday the 21st. We have great show specials to take advantage of too. If you are concerned about the traffic due to the construction on I 5 here is a link to the website for the latest information. Look at the alternate routes. Remember going north bound, Michigan Street is before the construction but I 5 may be a mess. I suggest using 599 to 99 and exit just after the 1st Avenue bridge to Michigan Street if coming from the south. Hope this helps.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/SpokaneStreetBridgeRepair/TrafficEffects.htm

ABC Show Information

With the ABC show approaching fast, we thought we would try to contact you and give you a heads up on our lines and where and how you might connect with us at the show.

Look for a map of the show at http://www.abckidsexpo.com/ . At the entrance of the show are Naturepedic crib mattresses, space 143. The next big space is KidCo, 237. HotSlings is to the right on the same isle 324 and just across is Baby Banz 323. Green Frog Art, 443, Tuffo, 424 and Prince Lionheart 601, are next. Then Sumersault, 839, Smarty Parents, 920, and Gus & Max, 900-901 is showing on Stokke cribs. Mustela, 1000, is across the isle and Regal Lager, 1001-1200 is the big space on the right side. Lamby, 1122, is close too. The next on the right in the 1700 isle is Hot Toddies Baby Gear, 1707. SafeGuard, 2001, is also on the right hand side. Best Chairs, 2923, is in the middle and a great place to relax. Above Best Chair is La-Le Kids’ Imports (Pastel Toys), 3323. AP Industries and Perlimpinpin are to the back also on the right hand side, 3621.

This year the show is also upstairs. On the second floor in the Modern Child section you will find Wee Gallery, 4341, then L’oved Baby, 4424 and zigzag over to WallCandy Art, 4843. Ju-Ju-Be, 5621, diaper bags are located in the square in the middle and Child to Cherish, 5921, is the next spot back. Just next door in 6022 Budding Family is showing in the Goodnight Moon booth. Bumkins, 6048, is over to the left, Baby’s Bliss and Bliss by Mom, 6126, is in the back middle and the last is ‘Bout Kids, 6244.

If there is a company you wish to meet with and would like us to be with you, please let us know as soon as possible. We will be happy to schedule time with you even to just buy you a cup of coffee or a cold drink. We can go over what you have found and have questions about. We will also have a list of show specials to give you.

We hope this helps with your plans. Again, please set up an appointment with us as soon as possible. We will not drag you around to all the lines; just give us a half hour to touch base!! Have a safe trip and thanks for all your business.

Melissa, Cheryl and Sherringa

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.

WallCandy Art

We are very excited to bring you five new designs; three in our patent pending peel and stick chalkboard by renowned designer Eric Pfeiffer and two already popular designs from notNeutral.

ChalkBoard Tree30" chalkable tree with green grass &13 birds to accessorize
Growing Tree Growth Chart5 1/2' chalkable growth chart tree,16 squirrels & 25 acorns
Chalk-O-DileTwo 23" chalkable crocodiles with conversation bubbles

Count by notNeutral56 numbers of varying sizes and colors,ranging from 5-8"
Count Borders by notNeutral18' of 5 1/2" wide borderAvailable in Pink and Blue
Transport by notNeutral40 vehicles of varying shades of blue & greenVehicles range from 6-12"

We are also pleased to make available to you new photos of our best selling DottiLicious as well as Rad Racers, ChalkBoard Animals and the new Grazeland to help support your sales.

Find the link to WallCandyArt on the vendor page of our site.

Chocolate!

L'ovedbaby's new chocolate brown Cotton Basics and new Clay Gray 4-in-1 Nursing Shawls are doing very well in stores and online. For a look at the complete line, including info, pricing, CUTE NEW jpegs, and the adorable new (baby) face of L'ovedbaby, please click here: www.lovedbaby.com/onlinecatalog.html. If you sell our products online, we'd love it if you'd update your site with some of these new jpegs.

JU JU BE

One of the most practical and well-thought diaper bag brands is Ju-Ju-Be. Have you ever pulled a diaper bag out to find that something in there smells? Well, Ju-Ju-Be’s were created with an anti-microbial coating and are machine washable. Ever feel that the changing pad is too thin? Ju-Ju-Be’s changing pads are created with memory foam (as is their shoulder strap). Ju-Ju-Be’s also have all the right pockets, are the right size, and just seem perfect.
Well, how do they do it? Their website, http://www.ju-ju-be.com/, actually has a forum where customers can interact with the owners/designers who do read all of the posts and respond. It’s this co-development which actually helped create the Be Mine, which is a small wristlet for moms. This wristlet contains a spot for a lipstick, drivers license, credit cards, money, coins, and cell phone.
Ju-Ju-Be also has several styles of diaper bags, including a messenger bag, a backpack, a tote bag, and a smaller messenger bag. You can check out the bags at http://www.ju-ju-be.com/, call us for an appointment or stop by the showroom. We will have the latest styles for fall at the August Seattle Gift Show the 15th- 21st and also at the ABC show in September.

Las Vegas

Summer is really here, and if this isn’t HOT enough for you, come to Las Vegas for the furniture show at the end of July. Cheryl will be attending that show and would be happy to meet with you while she is there; you can reach her on cell #503-502-8921.

University Loft has a permanent showroom in the World Market and Pavilions, bldg. B, #1400 (14th floor, just off the escalator with a fantastic view of the mountains). Come see and try out their fabulous new upholstery line, with cutting edge design and truly innovative features from July 30th thru August 3rd.

Spring Creek Furniture is showing in space S4700 (just to the right of the main entrance) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Sands opens July 31st and runs thru August 3rd. You will see beautiful new finishes available for immediate delivery, and new beds to enhance their selection of high quality, all wood furniture.

Summer's Here!

Time to make sure the Baby Banz and Mustela Sun Screen are in stock! Memorial day was cold but the sun is shining now. Hope it continues. The showroom is getting ready for the North American Bear Trunk show. Yikes! That's Fall and Holiday stuff. HotSlings samples have come and the line looks great. Ju-Ju-Be is selling fast. Be sure to check on availability. Hot Toddies is a great addition to our product mix. Check out their site. www.hottoddiesbabygear.com. Hope to see you all soon.

Mother's Day

It has been almost a month since I started this blog. I've been busy! Tomorrow is the first day of the spring show at the Pacific Market Center. Since coming back from JPMA there have been some big changes. No more BabyBjorn...very sad to not be representing them but I had to choose. Regal Lager has so much happening! Phil and Ted's Excellent Buggy Company, Dekor, Gr8X, Second Nature and of course Lascal and their new M 1 carrier. It is cutting edge!! It will ship in July. I hope to have a sample soon.
Additions to the package are Green Frog Art, amazing furniture and furnishings for baby rooms and Hotslings, the best pouch type carrier. Ju Ju Be diaperbags joined the mix in March. Must see the amazing features of these great bags.
I will have a trunk show for fall North American Bear June 4th and 5th, please make an appointment. The advantage of booking these two days are the excellent terms from North American Bear: net 90 days, free freight and a 5% discount. If the order is over $1000.00 and additional 5% discount!! Such a deal.

MDA SALES NEWS AND UPDATES

With the JPMA show coming up next Monday there will be updates from many of the companies we represent. I hope to use this format to quickly be able to let you know all the latest information.