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▬the goody bags
Every mom
will receive a goody bag. Moms with
VIP
tickets will receive all items in a regular
gift bag
plus additional items
designated in
orange
and marked by
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 Unbelievably
Genius! The
Sippy Express turns almost
any plastic water, milk, or juice bottle
into an instant no-spill sippy! In fact, it
fits 99% of plastic water bottles. Just pop
it on and twist down – no valves to mess
with, no soft parts to chew off, no choking
hazards or small pieces to loose. Toddlers
will love to use the “big kid” bottles and
you will love the space you can save in your
diaper bag. Dishwasher safe and BPA Free,
The Sippy
Express makes life that much
easier for on-the-go families, and comes in
handy at zoos and other straw-free places.
 Need
a cup holder for your stroller? Introducing
the
Think
King Soft Buggy Cup. We are
wild about this cup holder and “everything
pocket” that fits most strollers. Like a 3rd
hand, it holds drinks, keys, snacks & more.
It also works on shopping carts, high
chairs, scooters, bicycles, wheelchairs,
and beds. It is easy to attach and detach
with velcro straps, has a sturdy hold, will
not tip over, shake loose, or pop off. The
soft material flattens when the stroller
folds and the drawstring closure keeps
contents inside. Simply rinse to clean and
air dry. A definite must-have for every
MetroMom!
  Don’t
panic. It’s organic! Pamper yourself and
Mother Earth too with the new
Love Peace & The Planet
line from
TIGI. Go green and get gorgeous
with organic ingredients, no artificial
colors or synthetic fragrances, and
containers made with Post Consumer Recycled
Material. MetroMoms will get green with one
of these products from the line: the
Freak of Nature Lavender Citrus
Eucalyptus Volumizer & Thickener;
Free Ur Mind Cherry Almond Hairspray;
Let It Be Cherry Almond Leave in
Conditioner; or the
Eco Freako Cherry Almond Texturizer.
VIP
bags also will include the
Eco Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint
Moisturizing Shampoo and
Eco
Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint Moisturizing
Conditioner.
  Bumps,
bruises, scrapes, cuts, sunburn, windburn,
rashes, chapped lips, bug bites, mild
eczema, skin irritations, diaper rash, itchy
skin, baby massage, razor burn, and ragged
cuticles - no longer a problem with the
handy
plein de vie on-the-go remedy stick.
This easy to use healing balm is in a
twist-up tube that is small enough for a
diaper bag, purse, or first aid kit. It is
made with 85% Certified Organic ingredients,
which makes it perfect for newborns, kids,
expectant moms and women who love luxurious
skincare.
  What's
a
Pop Pal? It's America's first
insulating ice pop holder designed to help
keep hands warm and ice pops cold. Pop Pals
hold most major ice pops, yogurt tubes, and
electrolyte pops. MetroMoms will receive
Jumbo size Pop Pals for those larger sized
ice pops. Pop Pals are made from a soft
flexible FDA -approved plastic, are
lead-free and contains no PVC, phthalates,
and Bisphenol-a. It's also dishwasher-safe.
The unique design and flexible material
allows children of any age to use Pop Pals.
Perfect for the Texas heat!
 When
the first of three beauty experts became
pregnant, they set out to research how to
keep their tummies free from stretch marks.
Having access to very best biochemists,
aromatherapists and skincare experts in the
business, and sharing the same passion and
vision for the super mama skin care
industry, they created
Mama Mio. Today
super mamas across the globe can indulge in
the most miraculous of products, each a true
Best & Hottest pick. Super MetroMoms will
take home a
sample of these picks. VIPs
also will take home
Mama
Mio’s Moisturizing Shower Cream,
a gentle cleanser made to baby mama’s skin
without stripping it of moisture. It is free
of yucky skin irritants. Nourish and hydrate
your skin, take in the scent. Aloe and
Chamomile calm and soothe you too. So go
ahead, indulge. Forget for just a few
minutes what is waiting for you on the other
side of the bathroom door. Put it in your
bathwater - if you ever get a bath again...
  We
love the bright colors and trendy designs of
the
Bazzle Baby Paci Clips!
This round clip helps baby feel secure by
keeping the sacred binky close at all times.
You will love our round clip & gorgeous
designs. The best part is that each clip has
a plastic protector to keep clothes in good
shape. *Enter code BBABY09 to receive 20%
off at
Bazzle Baby.
The
Pacifier Pockets
by
Skip*Hop hold up to two
pacifiers and keeps them clean and handy.
The Agion® antimicrobial-protected lining
helps reduce odor-causing bacteria. With its
convenient strap, you can attach it to your
stroller, diaper bag or anywhere else to
keep your pacifiers within arms reach. This
lil' pocket has a zipper closure and
includes a small front pouch. Perfect for
other little mom-necessities as well!
The Squirt baby food dispensing
spoon by
Boon allows for convenient
feeding, one bite at a time. The
easy-to-fill bulb holds up to 3 ounces of
baby food and attaches firmly to the spoon
end. Simply squeeze the bulb to dispense
just the right amount of food. Squirt comes
with a protective cover to seal food in and
keep the spoon
 clean
between feedings. By combining the spoon and
food container into one product, Squirt
makes one-handed feeding a snap! The new
Splat
makes bath time fun! This floating ring toss
game includes one floating post and three
colorful rings.
 BornFree
has set a new standard for bottles. This 9
oz. Bisphenol-A Free bottle features a new
innovative air vent that helps eliminate
colic symptoms symptoms such as gas and
spit-up by reducing the build up of vacuum,
and is also medically acknowledged to reduce
the risk of middle ear infection. The unique
inner valve prevents side-leaks, and unlike
other vented bottles, allows you to shake
freely when mixing. The BornFree nipples are
extremely soft and gentle their flow rates
that prevent the hard suckling needed with
conventional bottles.
The award-winning
Uberstix continues to impress
us. They are engineered to work
independently and/or integrate with all
other major building systems. This
UberPak#1
is a 10 piece set that includes basic
Uberstix parts and a simple machine lesson
plan which allows you to build 6 different
models: a minipult, parallel hinge, scissor
hinge, spinner top, hawk and phoenix.
All the sun protection of a
Supergoop!
Single, packaged twice the size.
The flat, flip top tube is the perfect size
for diaper bag, beach bag or purse, and
allows easy one-handed application. Packed
with powerful antioxidant vitamins A, C and
E, Doctor T's Supergoop! is Aloe Vera based
for calming and soothing sensitive skin. The
PABA, Oil and Alcohol-Free formula acts as
an anti-irritant and protects your skin from
both UVA and UVB rays (SPF 30) using only
"SuperGreen" eco-friendly ingredients. New
SP3 Technology won't break down as quickly
when exposed to sunlight as most other
sunscreens. It is very water resistant,
pediatrician and dermatologist approved and
is not tested on animals.
 Delivering
Fitness, Your Guide to Health and Strength
Training During Pregnancy
contains information on how to get back in
shape after delivery, guidelines and
workouts for each trimester, medical truths
about pregnancy and exercise, nutrient chart
and weight gain chart, exercise and strength
training benefits, information about
exercise equipment, exercise precautions to
prevent injury, nutritional guidelines and
information about nutrition, as well as
useful tips about exercise benefits, the
precautions you need to take, and the right
foods to eat.
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▬the
raffle
Every mom will take home a "best &
hottest" product (get
the details on how moms will choose):
* colors & patterns may vary and products
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  The
2009 line of EasyWalker
strollers will be available next
month, and we are impressed with
the new features and simply
adore the limited edition silver
series. The
EasyWalker
QTRO is a
unique maneuverable 4-wheel
stroller with excellent
performance on any surface.
Designed to meet the needs of
both child and parent, the QTRO
has an adjustable footrest for
the child’s ultimate comfort,
full 4-wheel suspension (front
and rear) and is added with
safety features such as UV
protection for child's safety.
The optional spacious carrycot
as well as seat adds value and
comfort to the child's
development, making the QTRO
suitable from birth up to 4
years old. This 4-wheeler
stroller offers a perfect
combination of comfort for the
child and ease of use for the
parent.
 Larger
families will love the look and
versatility of the
EasyWalker
DUO.
 For
duo babies, duo infants or duo
toddlers, the EasyWalker DUO can
be adjusted for the smallest to
the biggest, in any combination.
For example, you can use both
seats, a carrycot and buggy or
two carrycots, or you can attach
a Maxi Cosi or Cabrio car seat.
The DUO is fitted with two 12
inch, 360 degree swiveling
wheels, adjustable handlebar, a
spacious shopping basket and
suspension. The seats can be
easily and independently
adjusted to four positions,
including horizontal! The
EasyWalker DUO is just 29.5
inches wide, which means that it
can fit through any standard
door. The frame is made of
extremely strong, lightweight
aluminum and weighs 37
pounds with wheels, seats and
suncanopy. |
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 An
exclusive brand to
Delta™ Children’s Products,
Disney Furniture introduces the
Disney Princess Bows and Lace
Collection, an elegant line of
furniture that is perfect for
your little princess. With soft
lines and dainty details, Bows
and Lace pairs charming style
with inspired functionality for
a truly classic collection that
will grow right along with your
newborn. Adorned with
crystal-like embellishments at
the top of each bedpost and
pedestal legs, the
Bows and Lace 5-in-1
crib grows with your
child-transforming from crib to
toddler bed to full size
headboard and footboard. This
beautifully designed piece of
furniture also converts easily
to a loveseat. So, when your
little one wants a more
sophisticated and ‘grown up’
bedroom, the crib easily
converts to a toddler bed and
ultimately can be used as a full
sized headboard.
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 The
founders of
P’kolino believe
children learn and grow through
play. P’kolino is an entirely
new concept in play furniture.
Smart, multi-purpose products
are designed to be fun,
functional and stylish.
Silly Soft Seating
is a fun loving combination of
stuffed toy and modular toddler
seating that has many features
designed to support your
toddler's developmental needs.
Compromised of three soft,
sturdy, light weight pieces that
can be configured in a myriad of
ways; from seats of varying
heights to tiny tables, these
make a playfully
smart addition to any growing
home, and let little ones work
on creativity and gross motor
development in comfort. The
snuggly fabric is durable,
removable and washable.
P’kolino’s Little Reader
is fabulously cozy, supremely
stable, and fashionably funky!
This feathery light chair, with
its two pockets for “stuff” and
a handle to take it all wherever
they go, will soon be your
child’s favorite. Perfectly
sized for toddlers this durable
chair is upholstered in cozy,
stain-resistant faux suede and
is available in several
magnificent color combinations.
 The
playfully smart P’kolino
Book Buggee is
a fantastically fun way to make
books a part of your child’s
everyday play. Story-time,
quite-time or anytime, children
can load their favorite books
into their Buggee’s book
holders, add their other
treasures, and pull it to
destinations of their
imagination. In addition to the
P'kolino Book Buggee being super
cute, it is also ergonomically
designed for easy use. The "V"
shaped book holders are wider at
the top for easy loading
and unloading and narrow at the
bottom to hold the book in
place. With four book holders
and plenty of "head" room for
other treasures, see how much
you can fit into your Book
Buggee!
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Available in retail stores soon,
the
Blossom™ 4-IN-1 Seating
System
by
Graco is an
extremely versatile all-in-one
seating system designed to
assist you and your little ones
until they’re not so little
anymore. It transforms
seamlessly from an extremely
functional highchair to an
infant feeding booster, a
toddler booster, and even a big
kid’s chair. Should your family
suddenly grow, it can even
accommodate a baby and a toddler
at the table all at once -
which, in today's economy, is a
blessing! We love the soft
fabric, adjustable footrest,
style and functionality of this
chair! Bravo, Graco!
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Presenting the
Sidekick by
Kemby - the world's
only dual-function baby bag and
child carrier. With all the
organizational elements you
expect in a well-made diaper bag
– plus innovative features to
simplify your outings – the
Sidekick is a must-have for
families on the go. Features
include separate compartment for
diapers and wipes, a changing
pad, baby-friendly fabric that
easily wipes clean,
custom-designed patterns, double
side pockets that are roomy
enough for bottles or sippy
cups, a cell phone pocket, key
clip and plenty of easily
accessed pockets for your
essentials. Wear it over the
shoulder, across the shoulder or
on the waist. For infants up to
35 pounds.
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What better way to encourage
your child's love of nature
than with a roomy playhouse
full of adventure and
imagination?
Step2's
Nature Station Playhouse's
features shelf for examining
flowers, bugs and other cool
things found in nature. The
round window with working
shutter is great for
peek-a-boo fun. Other
features include a molded in
sink with swivel faucet,
fenced area "hidden
lookout" to observe nature
and the playhouse includes a
plastic shovel, bug
collector, butterfly net,
working lantern, microscope
with two slides, tweezers,
bug trap shovel and
binoculars, and play
Periscope.
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Infants tubs are a necessity,
but up until now have taken up
unnecessary space. Introducing
the revolutionary new
Puj Tub,
a soft tub you can use in any
standard sink but dries fast and
stores flat! The anti-fungal,
anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic
Puj Tub is safe & easy to use
for infants 0-6 months, and
supports and cradles baby in
warm, soft foam at comfortable
height for mom. It fits both
pedestal and countertop sinks
even in the smallest of
bathrooms. When a MetroMom
showed us
this, we knew it was one of the
best & hottest sink tubs we’d
ever seen. Bath time in no time!
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Hands-free has new meaning with
the
Quinny Curbb. The
ergonomic design of this hip
carrier provides optimal comfort
for parent and child. The Curbb
is easily adjustable, can be
worn on either the right or left
side and has a soft shoulder and
neck pad to alleviate the weight
of your precious cargo. The
Curbb can hold children between
8 and 20 pounds. |
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 The
ultimate in baby-indulgence,
LOFT is the
ultra-modern lounge chair for
babies from
Inglesina's M’Home
collection. Lightweight
and luxuriously padded yet
simple and contemporary in
design, LOFT features a
four-position backrest, a
3-point safety harness, on-off
rocking motion, and practical
handles for portability.
Available
accessories include
modern-design covers and sun
protection canopy. |
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In the bathroom of his family’s
20th floor New York apartment,
industrial designer and
stay-at-home dad Richard Latham
set out to build a bike that
would enable his young son to
keep up with him on their daily
walks in Central Park. And so
the
Wishbone Bike
by
Skip*Hop evolves as
the ultimate “pre-bike,” a
pedal-less bike that teaches
children to balance before they
pedal. Unlike any other running
bike on the market, the Wishbone
Starter Bike evolves with a
child’s different stages of
development. Without pedals, it
begins as a lightweight and
stable tricycle; it can then be
converted to a bike that teaches
2 and 3 year olds to balance on
two wheels. Finally the frame
flips over to grow with children
up to 5 years old.
Environmentally sustainable, the
Wishbone Bike has 60%
post-consumer recycled plastic
wheels, is made from sustainably
managed woods and is bonded and
finished with eco-friendly
products. The Bike box and all
printed material inside is
recycled and printed with
non-toxic inks.
New to the Skip*Hop family, the
Studio
diaper tote is both stylish and
practical for today’s mom.
Fourteen pockets & zip-top
closure gives you plenty of room
for all the essentials, and even
most laptops! Side bottles
pockets are insulated and this
hot accessory is water-resistant
inside & out! Hangs neatly on a
stroller and can be worn over
the shoulder and nickel feet
keep Studio off the ground &
scuff-free.
 We
love the new
Cherry Bloom
design on the Classic Skip*Hop
bags. The updated
Duo Deluxe is
larger than the original and new
Shuttle Clips easily allow you
to attach the bag to the handle
bars of your stroller. These are
also available on the hip and
stylish
Dash bag,
converting it from a
messenger-style bag to a
stroller bag. Both
bags have a multitude of pockets
to keep baby and parent’s items
separate, clean and dry. |
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We love the Eco-friendly
dollhouses by
All New Materials.
The original
A-Frame house
was designed as a leisure-time
house by architect Andrew Geller
in postwar America. This sturdy
doll's house with easy access
comes pre-assembled and is
scaled for use with Playmobil or
similarly sized furniture &
figurines. Those wanting a more
traditional look will love the
Brownstone. Kids can
build their own main street with
these flat-packed, fully
recyclable cardboard dollhouses
featuring removable windows and
an open back for play. The
exterior of the Brownstone
dollhouse features an image of a
real New York City building
front, while the interior is a
blank slate for your child to
decorate, paint and sticker with
their own style. Fantastic! |
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It’s guaranteed. When
parents go in search of the
“next” stage of car seat for
their kids, they are always
surprised to learn that
booster seats are only lap
positioners and are not
anchored with LATCH. Until
clek™.
The clek™ LATCH system locks
the booster seat into place
quickly and easily using
your vehicle’s LATCH
anchorage system. We are so
impressed with the
feature-packed
olli booster seat
and its plush and cozy seat
cover fabric - not to
mention that it is available
in stylish Paul Frank
prints! It’s built like the
seat in your car with an
additional layer of padding
that protects against
numb-bum! Even the arm rests
are padded. Fabric on the
underside protects your
vehicle seat, the plush seat
cover is removable and
washable, and is easy to
customize with optional
clekjacket™ seat covers in
kid-friendly colors and
patterns. Kids will love
cargo-thingy™, olli’s™
adaptable storage pocket
which grabs drinks, MP3
players and more. It
installs in less than 10
seconds and offers
quick-release as well. It
weighs 5 lbs for easy
portability between vehicles
and includes a carrying
strap. Wow!
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 It’s
a stationary bike, a learning
center, and an arcade game
system—all rolled into one! The
Fisher Price
Smart Cycle
plugs right into your TV, ready
to take kids on learning
adventures like no other. As
they pedal, favorite character
friends guide them through
learning discoveries, games, and
even exciting races. The Smart
Cycle brings the arcade
experience home, with multiple
levels of play for different
ages and stages, and is a great
way to let
children burn energy inside the
house.
Fisher Price gathered the most
precious baby animals from all
over the planet to play with
your precious little one!
Everywhere baby looks from the
Precious Planet Jumperoo
(in the spinning seat, he can
look all around!), there’s
something fun to do with an
animal friend—spinning, jumping,
button-pressing and more. It’s
safe jumping fun rewarded with
lights, sounds and music.
Busy,
busy … there’s so much to do,
with four corners full of
learning fun in the Fisher Price
Laugh & Learn™ Fun With
Friends™ Musical Table.
Each corner has an entire
interactive learning center with
lights and a friendly character
who invites baby to play,
encouraging movement and
exploration all around the
table. Baby can learn letters,
numbers, counting, first words,
colors, shapes, opposites,
animals and much more—in English
and Spanish. Musical fun
includes sing-along songs,
tunes, real instrument sounds
and a variety of music styles.
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 Mama
Mio?
Mama Geniuses! Introducing the
newest products in this magical
line of skincare for everywhere:
Haze your fat cells and get a
sleeker silhouette with the
Get Waisted Body Shaper.
It works by increasing the
breakdown of fat stored in the
fat cells within your skin. It’s
packed with seven
clinically proven
waist-whittling actives and two
anti-aging skin tighteners.
You could just lay there and let
Mama Mio do the work, or you
could spend an extra 4 minutes
in
Bootcamp for Tummies
for a complete ab-overhaul.
Bootcamp for Tummies is a
skincare and exercise system
which includes the new Get
Waisted, the amazing Tummy
Toner, and Tupler Technique
abdominal exercises, created
just for this Bootcamp by
certified trainer ab rehab™ guru
Julie
Tupler, RN. Waist-Not any time
in the gym. They make it so
easy, don’t they? Not slated to
hit stores until bikini season –
but we’ve been granted a
head-start! |
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The
Snazzy Baby
Travel Chair
is a portable, soft
and slip-resistant high
chair seat for babies and
toddlers that turns an
ordinary chair into a
temporary high chair
restraint system. Adjustable
straps and features allow it
to attach to most chairs,
including outdoor furniture
and shopping carts! The
simple roll up feature of
the 7 ounce Travel Chair
with its own attached
storage bag makes it truly
portable. Perfect for
sitting babies and toddlers
weighing up to 35 pounds. A
definite must-have for every
diaper bag.
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 The
kokopax
classic carrier
offers a fresh new take on the
traditional framed carrier.
Designed as the go-to gear for
the cheers and chores of daily
life, the fashionable,
lightweight and easy-to-use
carrier offers a safe and
comfortable ride for baby. It is
made with 100% cotton canvas, an
anodized aluminum frame, and has
comfortable shoulder straps,
adjustable frame, padded waist
support, handy storage pocket, a
kickstand for easy loading,
5-pt. safety harness, ties to
secure pax protector™ and a toy
ring. It weighs approximately
2.7 lbs., fits in airline
overhead bins and can be used
from 6 months to 2 years (or up
to 35 pounds). It even comes
with a green carry bag!
What says spring more than a
tote bag? The kokopax
tote
offers style and convenience. It
comes with an attachable
mini-tote, is made of 100%
cotton canvas, has durable nylon
lining, three deep convenient
pockets, a separate zipper
pocket, key fob and
bottle/beverage compartment.
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 This
baby is rockin! We are wild
about
Rockin' Baby's
slings and pouches. Rockin’ Baby
Slings are
reversible ring slings that can
be adjusted while on. They are
one long piece of fabric that
you loop through rings at one
end. You can adjust the sling
while you are wearing it by
pulling on the tail or sides of
the tail. You also have the tail
to shade baby from the sun or
use as a cover while nursing.
Rockin’ Baby
Pouches are a
single loop of fabric that you
put over your head. They are
fully adjustable and reversible.
They can be adjusted to four
different sizes via hidden
zippers before they are put
on and usually reverse from a
print pattern side to a very
dad-friendly, solid color.
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 Kelty
set the standard in active
back-carriers and only Kelty has
out-done them. A favorite among
dads and active moms, the new
FC 3.0 features
patented no-pinch hinges, an
adjustable five-point harness,
auto-deploy kickstand, padded
shoulder straps, and a patented
waistbelt system. This
phenomenal carrier allows you to
adjust the height of the padded
child’s seat and the back panel
torso length. It includes an
under-seat storage, toy loops,
changing pad, sun/rain hood, and
GPS/cell phone pocket. As if
that were
not enough, this feature-packed
lightweight carrier also
includes a zip-off diaper bag! A
weight-limit of 50 pounds makes
this classic a top gear
must-have.
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 Nursing
moms have always trusted
Medela for superior
performance, comfort and ease in
pumping and storage. Now
occasional pumping moms can
bring home
Swing, the only
single electric, personal-use
pump with the breakthrough
2-Phase Expression® technology,
proven to reduce pumping time.
This Portable single-pump can be
used on table top, belt clip, or
shoulder/neck strap and for
collection, storage and feeding
of breast milk. It comes with an
AC adapter but runs on batteries
too! It’s no wonder Medela is
the number #1 brand among moms
and hospitals.
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Your baby is unique. Why
should his bedding be any less
extraordinary? We love the
custom-made nursery
bedding by
BabyLovin, and they
are made right here by a Dallas
mom! The fabric patterns are
both current and classic. Our
favorite pattern is the Paisley
Dots & Stripes, pictured above.
This machine washable set
features a fun bubble bumper and
colors that are soothing to both
baby and parent.
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 How
many times have you heard other
parents say "my child learned to
[read/spell/the alphabet/phonics
etc] with LeapFrog"? We've made
similar comments ourselves -
LeapFrog offers by
far the best educational toys.
The
Didj handheld
is the first grade-school system
that lets kids (ages 6-10)
create the game and parents
customize the learning.
Multiplication hard to master?
Kids can choose to be quizzed on
the 6s, 7s and 8s tables.
Spelling a stumbling block? Kids
can create a custom spelling
list from the 10,000-word
database and practice for next
week’s test. Continuing the
standard set with the Leapster®
Learning Game System, the Didj
handheld auto-levels, adjusting
games to children’s particular
skills and progress, so players
are appropriately challenged.
All this is delivered in a sleek
unit offering the high-quality
graphics and classic gameplay
that kids demand.
 The
Leapster2
handheld is the newest member of
the Leapster® family of Learning
Game Systems—the number-one
educational gaming platform. The
USB-enabled Leapster2 system
offers a sleek new form and
online connectivity to give
parents the inside track on what
their little gamers are
learning. Using the included PC-
and Maccompatible LeapFrog®
Connect Application, parents can
create customized profiles for
their kids on LeapFrog’s
Learning Path, then connect the
Leapster2 handheld to the
computer to see the skills and
concepts kids are practicing
every time they play. As
children progress along their
individualized Learning Path,
parents can help guide the
learning and access further
content to match their kids’
interests and needs. When kids
connect, the points they’ve
earned during gameplay upload
and unlock online rewards—and a
sneak peek at further rewards to
work for. The Leapster2 handheld
auto-levels, adjusting games to
children’s particular skills and
progress, so players are
appropriately challenged.
LeapFrog revolutionized learning
to read with its LeapPad®
Learning System. That legacy is
now available to the next
generation with the all-new,
web-connected Tag
Reading System. Quite
simply, the Tag reader brings
books to life. Easy to use,
amazingly responsive and small
enough for a child to take
anywhere, the Tag reader takes
just one touch to make words
talk and pictures sing. A small,
sophisticated infrared camera at
the tip of the reader “reads”
letters, words and symbols
printed on the special
dot-patterned pages of books in
the Tag reader collection.
Designed for children four to
eight, the Tag Reading System
works with a diverse library
featuring classics, as well as
activity storybooks with popular
characters.
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 What's
not to love about the
JJ Cole Collections
blanket travel
accessory? The blanket is great
for the whole family at any
occasion. It is perfect for the
park, the beach, and even
sporting events as a stadium
blanket. Its durable outer
fabric is ideal for any surface,
and the inner lining quickly
wipes clean. The blanket is 5 ft
x 5 ft when opened, has
water-resistant material perfect
for any outing and is stylish
and compact when folded.
The JJ Cole Collections
diapers & wipes caddy
is an ideal addition to any
nursery. The Caddy makes it easy
for parents to keep all the
necessary changing supplies in
one easy-to-access place. Simply
grab and change. The Caddy has
room for diapers, wipes case and
lotion and a drawer for cotton
balls, balms and other items. A
coordinating changing pad is
included.
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 We
love
aden+anais's
signature muslin wraps, but
what can we offer baby when
she outrgows the swaddle?
Introducing the
Sleeping Bags
by aden+anais, made with the
same lightweight breathable
fabric that allows body
temperature to adjust
naturally to prevent
overheating. They take the
place of blankets inside the
crib or bed for a cozy,
safe, and secure sleep.
 The
Sleeping Bags are pre-washed
to reduce shrinkage. They
are suitable from infants to
toddlers.
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Kids love having their own
things - it's p[art of a
toddler's independence. We love
the fun, bright and colorful
Kids Rockers by
Hoohobbers! The
rocker is lightweight, so
children can easily pick it up
and take it from room to room.
They are: joined to eliminate
pointed tips, extra stable on
the sides to hold it steady as
toddlers climb in to sit, 100%
watersafe, made of canvas or
mesh (fabric used on outdoor
furniture) and made of solid
polypropylene. The rockers can
even be personalized with a
child's name! |
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 The
BABYBJÖRN
Plate and Spoon
helps children to eat by
themselves. The three-leaf
clover shape of the plate makes
it easier for the child to scoop
up food with his spoon rather
than pushing it around in
circles. The plate has a rubber
base that makes sure it stands
steadily on the table, and the
shape of the edge makes it
harder for small hands to grab
the plate and throw it away. The
Spoon has a short handle that is
easy for small hands to grip. It
can naturally be used with
either hand, and both the
BABYBJÖRN Plate and Spoon are
dishwasher-safe and can be
heated in the microwave. We have
paired each of the five vibrant
colors with the
BABYBJÖRN Soft bib,
which is ergonomically designed
to fit your child’s body
perfectly and has a deep pocket
to catch food spills. The neck
is designed like a bead necklace
with continuous fastening, so it
can be individually adjusted to
fit your child, and it is easy
to clean.
 The
BABYBJÖRN Eat & Play
Smock provides soft yet
hardwearing protection at
mealtimes, but can also be used
when your child is painting,
drawing or perhaps helping out
in the kitchen. The smock has an
easy button-fastening system at
the back, is durable and easy to
wipe clean or machine-wash. The
BABYBJÖRN Eat & Play Smock is
approved in accordance with the
Oeko-Tex Standard 100, class 1,
eco-certification.
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 The
gr8x
Nursing Pillow
is a self-inflating portable
feeding pillow that makes
nursing more convenient for
moms. Finally, a compact pillow
that allows you to comfortably
feed baby without the need to
take bulky feeding pillows with
you! It inflates automatically
and quickly. A compact carry
case with drawstring closure
allows you to carry it on a
stroller. Its machine washable
pillow cover has soft natural
color velour for baby to lie on. |
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 The
líllébaby™
EveryWear™ is a
versatile child carrier,
featuring multiple sitting
positions and all-in-one
carrying (outward facing/inward
facing, hip or back) from
newborn to toddler. The
contoured seat offers ergonomic
sitting positions and promotes
healthy spine development. The
Gentle Motion Suspension System™
helps absorb weight and
movement, making it comfortable
for both parent and child. Made
from wind/water repellant
microfiber, the EveryWear is
lightweight and compact, easily
fitting into a diaper bag. It
also features pockets for keys,
cell phone, and diapers for
parents' convenience.
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  Lull
baby into a fanciful dream world
with the zolo mobilo
from
Kushies. Hang it
over the crib or playpen to
delight and stimulate little
minds. It features 5 cuddly
characters which attach to a
colorful mirrored canopy (and
the characters are
detachable!).
 Surprise!
squeeze each
boa™ ring and
guess what animal sound you
hear! The Kushies zolo boa
features squishy rings, each
with a different sound and
texture, a spine to stack the
rings on and a giggling head to
congratulate baby when stacking
is done.
A huggable, sensory pleasing
toy, the Kushies Hugbug's
bright colors and fun sounds
will inspire the imagination and
make your little one giggle with
delight! It contains body
chimes, squeaking head, rattling
feet, arms that pull short to
long, magnetic hands and
stretchy curl. |
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 Simple
and fashionable, the innovative
Balboa Baby®
Nursing Cover
allows you to feel comfortable
and confident nursing your baby
anywhere. It is contoured to fit
around you and your baby –
keeping the fabric securely in
place so you can nurse at ease.
Baby is nestled close to mom
while nursing in their private
cocoon, allowing babies to focus
on nursing by eliminating
outside stimulation. The
structured, reinforced neckline
holds the fabric away from mom
and baby, permitting eye
contact. The easily accessible
pocket is just the right size to
hold your nursing pads
and burp cloth. It is available
in fashion prints to coordinate
with your diaper bag, baby
carrier or just to help you and
your baby make a statement!
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 From
the Italian design house
Rivadossi Sandro comes the
whimsical
Trebimbi
Tablewear and Cutlery sets.
You're not supposed to play with
your food, but these plates and
utensils are made for mealtime
fun! Made to rouse a child’s
imagination and interest in
eating, they all snap together
and the colors mix and match
brilliantly. They are, of
course, dishwasher safe.
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 We
love the vibrant colors and feel
of the
Protect-a-Bub
Swimwear for
Infants & Toddlers. This sun
protective swimwear comes in a
two piece swimsuit with a rating
of UPF 50+, the highest
available for sun protection
products. Available in a
combination of fun colors, the
swimwear is made from a
breathable polyamide fabric that
provides the ultimate in comfort
and protection for your baby and
toddler. Protect-a-Bub does not
use lycra based fabrics which
can break down from prolonged
exposure to chlorine or sun,
reducing the UV protection of
the fabric. Their sun protective
swimwear fabric is designed to
withstand sun, surf and
chlorine, making Protect-a-Bub a
great way to introduce FUN sun
safety to your children. It can
be worn all day as an adorable
shorts and t-shirt set or as a
swimsuit, and the two piece
design allows for easy diaper
changes.
The Stroller Sunshade
easily ties to any canopied
stroller, jogger, carriage or
car seat and is made from
specially woven 50+UPF rated
breathable fabric, providing
98+% protection from the sun's
rays and full air circulation.
It provides shelter in both
sunny and overcast conditions
and reduces glare on sensitive
young eyes. The mesh side
vents/windows allow for 70% sun
protection, cross ventilation
and maximum viewing. The
sunshade can be left attached to
the stroller or folds away
easily for storage in an
included fabric bag.
 Do
your kids despise sun hats and
have the tendency to pull them
off? Add more fun to protection
from the sun with this fun
"Paint Your Own" Sun Hat
kit from Protect-a-Bub! Each UPF
50+ sun hat set comes with: one,
lightweight adjustable hat with
a colored brim, 6 non-toxic
paint colors and 4 disposable
brushes. A new meaning to fun in
the sun!!
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 Kiddie
Kangaroo's™
Universal Seat Protector
with Adjustable Pockets
Accessory solves two
common car seat and stroller
annoyances: keeping baby’s
essential within their reach,
and having to remove the seat
cover just to clean a few spots.
It provides easy to reach
storage pockets next to the
child while protecting their
seat from spills and accidents.
The pockets have
velcro strips to be placed where
needed for best fit and offer a
Velcro divider that can divide
the pockets for specialized
storage or folded flat to allow
for larger items such as books
and toys.
You can wash or simply wipe
clean. |
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We
love
pediped™ footwear’s new
spring styles in both the
originals land the Flex line of
larger, rubber-soled footwear.
Our favorites, pictured here,
are the Abigail and Harvey
originals, and the Leilali and
Noah Flex. pediped™ footwear is
designed to be the "next best
thing to bare feet." They allow
children's feet to develop
naturally and provide optimal
support and protection during
the developmental stages of
babies' feet – from initial
crawl to the first steps and
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 From
the crystal clear rivers and
snow-capped peaks of the
Canadian Rockies comes
Little Life by Rock Gear.
Rock Gear knows its gear!
The company began as a
guiding and expedition
business running outdoor
trips and tours through the
Canadian Rockies. Quality,
function, and design rein in
the Toddler Run-About
Daysacks. Lots of pockets
lets tots tote their
essentials in their very own
packs. The adorable Toddler
Animal Daysacks with animal
patterns  hide
a play hood. We love the
removable child safety
strap. Finally available in
the States!
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 The
Potty Tots Program
is the most FUN children will
have when potty training! Based
on the common little toddler
phrase, “I can do it, all by
myself,” these potty training
kits encourage independence and
help
children build confidence and
self esteem. The interactive
program features the adorable
Potty Tots that sing and dance
to teach the six steps of potty
training, story/guide book and
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 Baby
and Toddler bath toys can really
be an untidy nuisance once bath
time's over. Thankfully, the
Küster
Bath Toy Store™
solves two problems at once. It
is cleverly designed to scoop
and hold the wet toys and allow
them to drain free of water -
you simply tip it away
afterwards. And it's compact and
attractive enough to sit happily
in the bathroom neatly and
tidily storing the toys - so
you'll barely notice they're
there - ready for use next time.
The Küster Bath Toy Store™ looks
nice in any bathroom with
stylish color combinations to
choose from.
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  We
can't help but to let out a
wistful sigh when we see the
Child to Cherish
Handprints Tower Of Time.
These Handprint Kits capture
memories for the 1st 5 years.
They include nontoxic plaster,
instructions and decorative
ribbon.
 Banks
have come a long way since the
pig! We love these bright and
colorful Froggie, Soccerball,
Ladybug and Baseball banks that
are sure to put a smile on your
child as he begins to save!
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 You
want to do your part to make the
planet a better place for your
children, but you also care
about giving them the best
products.
The
Safety 1st® Nature Next™
Bamboo Gate makes it
easy by providing an
earth-friendly way to restrict
access between rooms. The gate
can be used in doorways and
openings anywhere from 28 to 42
inches wide where it provides a
barrier that is 24 inches tall.
Pressure mounting ensures that
this gate is easy to install,
and also allows you to easily
move it between rooms.
The
Secure Top Bed Rail
secures to the top of the
mattress for 15" of total
protection. It folds down for
easy bed making. The SofTech™
foam bottom rail offers complete
comfort and the SecureTech™
indicator lets you know it's
locked in the proper position.
 Your
little one will love the
3-in-1 Little Men
Working Potty from
Safety 1st! The truck design of
this potty, step stool and
trainer seat is ideal for
capturing your child's interest,
and the real truck sounds they
get for doing the job right will
have them eager to come back and
try again. Later on, the trainer
seat will help to ease the
transition between potty and
adult toilet. Cleaning up is
also simplified. Just use the
step stool mode to help get
little hands under the faucet of
that hard-to-reach sink. It even
comes with bonus stickers to
help you potty train!
 Safety
1st Nature Next
Infant-to-Toddler Bathtub is
made with bio-plastic
SlideGuard™ that helps keep baby
steady while bathing. A shower
hook makes storing and drying
the tub easy, and it comes with
two convenient accessory
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  The
Body Support Pillow
by
Summer is a soft,
supportive body-length pillow
designed to comfort mom during
and after pregnancy. The
patented shape contours mom’s
body to support her tummy, back
and hips. Soft cotton cover is
cool and breathable to keep mom
comfortable. The patented zipper
insert makes this a versatile
body pillow for mom and baby.
Roll into a pillow for baby’s
tummy time, a toddler’s reading
chair, or mom’s feeding pillow.
The Rest EZ® II
is both comfy and supportive for
the deserving prenatal mom.
Offering two pillows, both are
filled with supporting foam and
have a soft, removable cover.
The first pillow gently supports
mom’s tummy and connects to the
second pillow supporting mom’s
back. Both work together giving
mom a great night’s sleep.
 The
Heart-to-Heart Prenatal
Listening System
is a wonderful way to hear and
share the precious sounds of
your unborn baby's tiny heart.
The monitor unit allows you to
hear your unborn baby's
heartbeat, kicks and hiccups. It
includes two sets of headphones
for Mom and loved ones and
cables to record precious sounds
that can also be emailed.
The Deluxe Comfort
Folding Booster Seat
from Summer Infant provides an
ultra compact folding design for
easy storage and portability.
Multiple height adjustments
allow for easy mealtime feeding
at the table along with a full
sized tray and restraints. As
the child grows, it can be used
as a toddler chair for playroom
or living room “just my size”
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Who:
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Expectant moms and moms with children up to
age 5
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What:
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Dinner, laughter and opportunities to view
the Best & Hottest products from pregnancy
through preschool, and to meet and mingle
with other moms/expectant moms
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When:
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 6:30-8:30pm;
VIP entry at 6pm
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Where:
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The Dream Cafe near the Dallas Galleria at
Village on the Parkway, 5100 Beltline,
Addison, TX 75240
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How:
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Moms will draw numbers at the event to
determine the order in which they each will
choose one Best & Hottest product. VIP
reserved priority seating is available, and
VIP ticketholders will draw first. Every mom
also receives a gift bag. Moms with VIP
tickets will receive extra items marked with
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Cost:
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Regular tickets
$50/mom; VIP tickets $65/mom.
Metroplex
Baby Savings Card holders
receive a $5 discount off their tickets.
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RSVP:
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Space is limited. RSVP
by April 9. Tickets are not transferable.
Please see our
cancellation policy.
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Other:
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This is a mom's night out; no children will
be permitted; no exceptions.
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