I now have the press kit for Maclaren's 2011 collection. But first, Maclaren is looking for parents and children to review some of their Maclaren toys. The contest is being hosted on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/maclarenbaby) and for parents to enter their child they just have to email them at maclarencontests@gmail.com.
Now, onto the new stuff. The Volo will be getting a new look for 2011, complete with a new hood. Deep Water and Carmine Rose are two new colors.
A new color for the Triumph is Crown Blue.
A new color for the Quest is Carmine Rose. Also Deep Water and Denim.
Techno XT new colors are Crown Blue and Bittersweet.
New color for the Techno XLR is Persian Red.
New Reversible Buggy Blankets: Hong Kong, Paris, NYC, London
New Beach Bag.
Charcoal Organiser.
The new Field Bag/Smart Sets.
The new Heart glider and ottoman for the Maclaren Nursery collection.
If anyone knows what products Maclaren has planned for 2011, please drop me an email. They didn't come to the ABC Kids Expo this year. They usually have neat stuff, so I'd like to see it.
Stokke has introduced a newborn set for the Tripp Trapp highchair, which can be used from birth to age 6 months. The set features the detachable seat, a toy hanger and a 5-point harness. You can buy seat covers, toys and bibs in many different colors also.
How would you like to win a Bellini crib for the holidays? All you have to do is "like" their page on Facebook and you will automatically be entered to win. Once they hit 2000 fans (or by Dec 26th) they will draw the winner.
Babies R US and Toys R Us have launched a new program for their online stores. The Buy Online, Pick Up In Store program will now let parents buy items online and then pick them up at their local stores. This will help to save on shipping costs. Read more here.
Even though I had the domain name on auto renew, for whatever reason Godaddy decided not to auto renew it. Glad I saw this before someone else grabbed the name today! Anyhow, this site is back up! YAY!
Jennifer Lopez and her children Max and Emme headlined the Gucci Children's Collection premiere at the store in Beverly Hills yesterday. Max and Emme are the offical models for the new line.
I first saw the Taga Stroller Bike live at the ABC Kids Expo this year. It really is a great stroller bike, seeing as you actually transform the bike into the stroller instead of detaching the carrier/stroller from the bike.
Uppababy's newest stroller will be debut next summer. The Cruz is a small, yet stylish and functional stroller. Its seat is the same size as the Vista's but the frame and wheels are smaller. It can take a car seat and can fold with the toddler seat on. Read more here.
Another new item from Peg Perego for 2011 will be the Primo Viaggio Convertible Car Seat. The seat will be for children 5 - 65 pounds and will come in four different colors. More info here.
Baby Jogger will soon introduce the Hychair Hook, a set of hooks that allows you to use the seat of the City Select stroller as a high chair. It even allows the seat to recline and also comes with its own travel/storage bag.
Have you been wondering where Gossip Girl gets their nursery furniture? Well wonder now more. The crib and bedding shown is from Argington. GG uses their BAM Crib and their Fish & Pebbles bedding.
The new Baby Jogger City Mini model for 2011 is now out in stores. The big change is the new model features additional seat back support to help children sit up straighter. Apparently this was a common complaint with the old model.
ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) has put out their annual Best Toys for Kids list for 2010. Over 500 of America's top independent and neighborhood toy retailers took part in compiling the list, which includes both infant and children's toys.
JPMA has issued their list of the most Innovative Products of 2010. These 10 products are always the most exciting new products from the ABC Kids Expo.
Giggle will be celebrating its grand opening at Scottsdale Quarter on December 11 & 12, with free activities and treats. If you live in the area, you can read more about the event here.
The Pliko Mini is Peg Perego's newest stroller for 2011. Sadly I did not get to see Peg Perego at the ABC Kids Expo this year, but you can read all about the Mini here.
Coming soon to Kidco is the new GoPod, a portable activity seat. It's like a really light and portable exersaucer/entertainer. You can strap your own toys to the handles on each side and there is also a set of cup holders on one side. It folds up tiny, to size of a portable chair.
It should be out this month. Read more about it on their Facebook.