Stylish footwear for kids: Vincent Shoes

I have to say that the range of shoes from Swedish kids footwear company Vincent has exceeded all my expectations. Their extensive range includes funky rubber rain boots, wildly decorated sandals, pre-walkers and an assortment of shoes for every occasion and season.

Shown here are the well made and dressy Emilia style which we were sent to review. These sparkly shoes come in black, gold, silver and pink. It was hard to choose, but I picked pink. A matching bow completes the look too. I think these can be worn with either a fancy dress or just with jeans. The black footbed on the bottom also gives some support too. The Emilia shoes are priced at $45, available in an array of child and toddler sizes and will make your special little girl stand out in any crowd.

The more I browsed their online store the first time, the more I was captivated. I assure you they have the shoes that you will die for. Find out for yourself at www.vincentshoestore.us

News: A Bugaboo store!

I am such a Bugaboo fan. We still use our red Gekko for our toddler, passed down from our son four years ago. That's why I was pleased to find out that Bugaboo has branched out with their first brick and mortar store!

According to the press release:

Bugaboo has created an environment that welcomes consumers into the world of Bugaboo. From the dynamic staff to the iconic imagery on the walls, the store offers far more than a retail experience.

Bugaboo’s complete product line is showcased throughout the store in various displays highlighting each product, in versatility and performance. The Bugaboo family of strollers and accessories will be available for purchase at the Bugaboo Store. The store will also serve as an event space for special previews and focus groups.

The store offers Bugaboo the opportunity to communicate directly with consumers, gaining valuable feedback. The store will not only offer Bugaboo products for purchase, but will also build upon its customer service by offering tune-ups to allow Bugaboo owners the ability to keep their strollers in top condition.

The store is located at 1160 East Mariposa Ave., El Segundo, Calif. Ooohh I wish it was near me!

Sweet Spud organic baby apparel

Children can share messages of love and wisdom with the help of Sweet Spud. Simple designs accompanied with quotes from Buddha, Ghandi and Lao Tzu are the main attraction at the online store.

The company is all about being eco-friendly. Their garments are made entirely in the U.S. of organic Texas cotton. That means they are comfortable to wear! Also since their designs are screen printed using water-based, PVC-free ink, everything is truly safe for the environment and for babies.

If you're into going to mommy and me yoga classes, Sweet Spud also sells yoga pants. Sizes only go up to 18 months and the prices range from $13 to $24. Visit Sweet Spud and get good karma!

The new Baby Bjorn Comfort Carrier

BabyBjörn, known for high-quality, safe and stylish products for parents of young children announced a new addition to its popular baby carrier line: the BabyBjorn Comfort Carrier. This carrier features an adjustable, ergonomic waist belt that distributes the child’s weight to the wearer’s hips, so parents can carry older and heavier children more comfortably. Because the baby carrier can be used with children up to the age of 2, parents can enjoy the infant-parent bonding and hands-free mobility benefits of babywearing longer.

To ensure the child’s comfort, the Comfort Carrier offers flexible carrying positions. Facing in, the child can be carried with normal or wide leg positions. The baby carrier includes a firm, stable head support to properly position an infant’s head and neck. For older children who are fascinated by their environment and want to observe their surroundings while being carried close, they can be carried facing out, with the normal leg position. Parents should pay attention to their own child’s signals to decide whether facing in or out is appropriate.

The Comfort Carrier is made from organically grown cotton and can be used for children from 13 to 31 pounds (approximately 3 months old to 2 years old). It is machine washable and comes with a specially designed bib to protect the upper part of the baby carrier. Price is $199.95 and will be available in department and juvenile specialty stores throughout the United States and Canada in April 2010.

Giveaway: Win A Melissa & Doug Art Easel From Gummylump.com

Our new giveaway is a cool Standing Floor Easel by Melissa & Doug! Available at Gummylump.com, this fun offering will keep your little ones occupied for hours. The deluxe floor standing wooden easel has a chalkboard on one side and a dry erase whiteboard on the other. The easel comes complete with a plastic storage tray on each side, a paper cutter and a paper roll holder. Four multi-colored clips are provided to keep your budding artists' creations firmly tacked to the board. The bright and attractive easel is height adjustable so it will grow along with your baby Van Gogh. The easel folds away flat if you remove the paper holder by unscrewing the two fasteners. This really is a great educational toy and I think very inexpensive for a quality product. It stands almost 4 feet high and is recommended for kids age 3 and up. Price is $56 at Gummylump.com.

You now have a chance to win this Melissa & Doug Standing Floor Easel!

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Deadline is March 17, 2010 at EST midnight. US residents only. Winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!

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