January 2012
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- In The News
- Five "Best New Product Awards" Present and Baby & Child
Five companies were presented with Baby & Child Best New Product Awards today, with The Wonder Forge™ receiving the "Blogger's Best" distinction for its Angelina Ballerian Dance With Me interactive game. Baby & Child, one of 10 divisions in the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), runs through Wednesday, February 1, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
In addition to the "Blogger's Best" award, Baby & Child Best New Product Awards winners are recognized semi-annually for excellence in four categories: toy, décor, gear and apparel. A panel of editors from print and electronic media outlets, including our own Joann Fallon, selected products that exemplified innovation, design and style.
"These winners were clear stand-outs in a competitive field of outstanding products in Baby & Child," said Randi Mohr, Baby & Child sales manager. "The judges recognized design innovation and creativity which set these products apart from all others."
The winter 2012 winners and finalists, selected from 100 products, are:
BLOGGER'S BEST:
The Wonder Forge™ (Seattle, WA) for its Angelina Ballerina Dance with Me, an interactive collaborative game where kids take the center stage.TOY:
Winner: Tegu (Darien, CT) for its Tegu Mobility – Dart, a wooden car with 10 classic Tegu blocks, a signature magnetic styling top, and 4 magnetic wooden wheels, Dart is a member of the Compact Line of Tegu Mobility. Finalist: Hape North America (Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada) for its Pancakes. Finalist: Juratoys US Corp (Fort Lauderdale, FL) for its Janod Wooden Toys.DÉCOR:
Winner: Swankie Blankie (Plano, TX) for its Citron Marbella Receiving Blanket, a washer and dryer safe blanket with a unique design Finalist: Magicforest (Portsmouth, NH) for its Sevi Fly With Me Growth Chart. Finalist: My Boy Sam Ltd (New Milford, CT) for its Baby Stroller Blanket.GEAR:
Winner: 7 A.M.® Enfant (New York, NY) for its Pookie Poncho, a baby carrier cover and stroller cover in one, made of waterproof materials. Finalist: MadPax, LLC (Phoenix, AZ) for its BUBBLE by MadPax. Finalist: GroVia® (Bozeman, MT) for its Curious About Cloth Kit.APPAREL:
Winner: Zutano Inc. (Cabot, VT) for its Bowtie, the new accessory for little boys in Zutano's hallmark colors. Finalist: Dabbawalla Bags (Seattle, WA) for its Lunch Knot Purse. Finalist: Tutu Couture® (Atlanta, GA) for its Officially Licensed Collegiate Tutu Line.The Best New Product Award judges were: Joanne Fallon, Baby & Kids Magazine; Jennifer Cattaui, Earnshaw's; Joanna Dreifus, MyMomShops.com; Caroline Kennedy, Playthings; and Leesa Valentino, TheGiggleGuide.com.
- New Organic Stroller Cleaner from Buggy Love
Kids will spill any and all food and beverages they are given on their stroller. This is a fact of life. But cleaning the stroller with a harsh chemical worries some parents. Enter BuggyLOVE. It is the brand new and only organic cleaning kit out to provide happy parents with a product to pamper their newest little ones and their thrones on-the-go. Baby carriages are often overlooked when it comes to regular maintenance and care even though babies spend almost as much time in them as in the nursery. Create a pampered atmosphere while ensuring the longevity of the stroller by using BuggyLOVE's 4 piece kit for cleaning, polishing, and making the ride as smooth as possible:
• FreshLOVE. Is used after making a quick dirty diaper change, spray down the seat of the stroller with this refreshing rosehip scented all-over spray.
• PolishLOVE is eight ounces of this delicious tangerine-scented polish, there are miles to go before that stroller will start looking worn out.
• FabricLOVE, a clementine scented spot remover. Rub it on stroller seats and say goodbye to spit-ups, milk and formula stains!
• WheelLOVE an all-natural squeak eradicator eliminates annoying squeals and makes strolling a breeze whether you're on the boardwalk, in the mall or on a city sidewalk. - Blue Box Toys Chairman Mr. Peter Chan Pui Honored with the "2011 Outstanding Achievement Award"
Founder and Chairman of Blue Box Toys, Mr. Peter Chan Pui, has received the prestigious "2011 Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Hong Kong Toys Council and The Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong. For six decades, Mr. Peter Chan Pui has been a visionary leader in the toy industry, guiding the growth of Blue Box into a world class organization. Today, as Blue Box celebrates its 60th anniversary, it is recognized as one of the most trusted toy brands in the world.
Hong Kong Toys Council is primarily focused on promoting the toy industry both locally and internationally, while raising awareness about product safety standards. The Toys Manufactures' Association of Hong Kong promotes and protects the interests and public reputation of manufacturers located in Hong Kong.
Current CEO Mr. David Chan commented, "Everyone at Blue Box is extremely proud of this accomplishment by our founder and chairman. He has been an inspiration to us all and his outstanding leadership has been instrumental in the success of Blue Box. The high standards that he has set not only for himself, but for the company, will continue to allow Blue Box to be a world class leader for many years to come."
- Kids Tune into Message of Love and Anti-Bullying this Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a favorite holiday of kids, with classroom celebrations and cards and candy exchanged. But February also has the 24th, which is International STAND UP to Bullying Day. It is a month of love for your fellow man and a month near and dear to children's entertainer, Riff Rockit's heart.
"The thing about bullying is it can happen to anybody and at any age," says Evan Michael, a.k.a., Riff Rockit, who was bullied as a young child "And it lingers inside you for a while. When someone bullies you, it's hard to not take those experiences and those scars with you no matter how well adjusted you are. Music got me through it and I hope my music will help to uplift kids and get them through any tough times they may go through as well."
His debut CD, Riff Rockit, which released January 24 on iTunes, Amazon, and RiffRockit.com, features many uplifting, positive songs for children that encourage them always to be kind-hearted. One such song, "Hero," offers these inspiring words: "Truth is, it's easy to make a difference/ When someone sad needs a spark/ Sharing a smile is the perfect way to start/ It's all about what's in your heart."
