New Soft Dolls from North American Bear

The North American Bear Co. is embracing little girls’ love of ballet and fashion with two new products for 2009: Rosy Cheeks™ Big Sister Ballet and Cotton Goody Bags™. Rosy Cheeks™ Big Sister Ballet is a soft jersey knit 18-inch doll with a removable pink ballerina outfit with tutu, floral headband and lace-up slippers. The doll is offered with blonde or brunette long yarn hair, in two skin tones and three different styles. Additional Big Sister outfits and play accessories are sold separately. The dolls are designed for girls ages 3+ (SRP: $32.00 each). New Cotton Goody bags feature whimsically patterned animal shapes that were created to help young fashionistas make a fresh spring statement. The woven cotton 7-inch tot sized totes come fully lined with a central compartment to keep trinkets safe with a Velcro closure. Available styles include Chick Butterfly and Bunny Cotton Goody Bags, all of which are machine washable. For ages 3+ (SRP: $12.00 each) Visit North American Bear Co. at the Seattle Gift Show with Melissa Dodge and Associates, Suite 225, Pacific Market Center

Sam I Am

It happens during many a stroller walk. You load up Little One, tuck his fave, cozy blankie around him, and nestle his sippy cup and favorite toy by his side. A few blocks later, you gaze at LO to find him with sip and toy, but the blankie had fallen somewhere along the way.
This happened one too many times to Seattle mom Theresa Okell , who while jogging with son Sam would routinely have to break her stride, stopping to pick up Sam's fallen or dragging blanket. She'd see other moms and babes dealing with the same issue: blankets that got kicked off by little legs or that would get caught in the stroller wheels or get soiled by harsh weather.
Okell's eureka moment resulted in the SammySack, a kick-off proof, weather-proof stroller blanket. Made with two fabric layers, the SammySack's outer part is durable, water-repellent nylon, while the inside is soft polar fleece. The SammySack's genius comes in the way it fits. It clips to the stroller so it won't slide off, and it's shaped like an hourglass with a wider upper and lower portion, making it easy for snug tuck-ins without bulky blankie excess. An adjustable foot pocket keeps feet covered but still allows for wiggle room. With 9 designs to choose from, the SammySack is for toddler through 4 years. (Look for the brand new SammySackBaby for infant to 12 months coming later this month). If you've got a double stroller, no problem. Clip two together and you're good to go.
SammySack, $60 - $65

Seattle Gift Show

The Chalk N Doodle, newest in the line of children’s products from The Piggy Story, features a chalk pad with side flaps to hold chalk or crayons. The chalkboard converts to a lap station for drawing with the Doodle Pad or Activity Book. Owner and principle designer, PeiLing Hwang remarks, “We know our buyers are struggling so this product is priced for this economy. We not only want to make good products but products people can afford.”

The Piggy Mermaids set to debut in January at Market are the follow up to the most popular Piggy Pirates design released in July 2008. Featuring fun underwater seascapes and happy Piggy Mermaids the design will be on a majority of the children’s line including: ArtFolio, Art-to-Go Roll, Handy Notecard Kit, Play Go Go Pack, Doodle Pad and Activity Book, Mini-Chef Apron for girls, Carry All Caddy, Chalk N Doodle, Lunch Tote, Lil Diva Valise and the Beauty Box. All items are available to ship January 15, 2009.