ABC Kids Expo Wrap Up

September 16, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Toys

We didn’t get a chance to attend the ABC Kids Expo last week in Las Vegas, but initial reports are out that the event had a lot of creative new toy manufactures, …. as well as a sluggish attendance.

For a great review of some of the most innovative products, check out Lisa Casinger’s review.  She writes that,

As for news tidbits–I learned that Kaloo is now making all of its furniture in Canada rather than China; Fisher Price has another complete line developed exclusively for independent retailers; Netto is planning on expanding into toddler furniture and a bunk bed in 2009; Crown Craft has the license for Major League Baseball for toddler bedding; LaJobi is moving away from drop side cribs; and more companies are adding organic or eco-friendly products.

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Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle Wins JMPA Award

September 10, 2008 by dungan  
Filed under Kids Bikes & Ride Ons

carrier bike zigo leader with mom Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle Wins JMPA AwardThe ABC Kids Expo trade show is in full swing this week, and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has already awarded its annual prizes.  Several baby-related toys made the cut, but we especially applaud the honoring of the Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle.

The Zigo Leader is a true transformer: it can be ridden as a carrier bicycle, or the front carrier section can be used independently as a sleek jogging stroller.  Not only that, but the “ChildPod” can be attached to the back of a bicycle as a trailer.  How innovative – that’s three carriers in one.

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