Mother Nature's Newest Nursery Rhymes

Mother-daughter creative and writing team, Angela and Marisa Vincent have announced the launch of their first book and album, Save Queen Green! Mother Nature's Eco-Rhymes. Save Queen Green is an educational children's book and album that teaches children about environmental issues by infusing eco-friendly lyrics into familiar melodies. The authors have created a colorful book full of environmental lessons and relatable characters that families will adore. The Las Vegas natives hope to inspire families to make lifestyle changes that will help solve the environmental challenges of our generation.

Skip Hop Prepares for Fall With On-The-Go Accessories

Global lifestyle brand, Skip Hop, is kicking off the fall season with the launch of new on-the-go items including the Stroll & Go Three-Season Footmuff, Phone Tether, Grab & Go Stroller Saddle Bag and the updated Duo Signature Diaper Bag. Designed for well-appointed moms on the move, Skip Hop's new fall essentials make it easier to be prepared for whatever the weather brings.

Grab & Go Stroller Saddle Bag from Skip Hop

The Stroll & Go Three-Season Footmuff is windproof, water resistant and fleece-lined to provide a cozy pod for Baby.

The Stroll & Go Phone Tether is a silicone strap and a universal neoprene case that affixes your smartphone to the stroller.

The Grab & Go Stroller Saddle Bag is an insulated bag that straps onto the side of the stroller for easy access

The Duo Signature Diaper Bag features a new black and white heart pattern, 10 pockets and two elasticized side pockets.

Brixy Stores and Britax Remind Parents about Child Passenger Safety Week

Car seats are about to be in the national spotlight as the week of September 13–19 is Child Passenger Safety Week.

Parents who purchase their child's car seat from a Brixy member store—a trade association for independent juvenile retailers in the United States—have access to a Britax premium car seat line featuring the ClickTight installation system and an exclusive fashion for Brixy stores. The Boulevard ClickTight convertible and the Frontier ClickTight harness-2-booster will be available at select Brixy stores while supplies last.

These two car seats ensure that everyone can get a tight installation with just a click. Open the ClickTight, buckle the seat belt across and click the seat shut. From rear-facing newborns to booster-seated tweens, Britax offers safety technologies like ClickTight and SafeCell impact protection.

"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four children are either not securely fastened in their car seats or are in a car seat that is not properly secured to the vehicle," says Jill Cartwright, executive director of Brixy. "Britax aims to ensure parents can properly install their child's car seat every time, in every vehicle, using the ClickTight installation system." Brixy stores are rolling out the Britax ClickTight car seats in the exclusive Dylan pattern throughout September. Both limited-edition styles boast plush foam padding and soft-to-the-touch fabrics for premium comfort in unisex color combinations.

Toy Industry Association's Fall Toy Preview to Remain at Dallas Market Center through 2018

The Toy Industry Association (TIA) Executive Committee and Board has announced that Fall Toy Preview, the toy industry's singular fourth-quarter preview event, will stay in Dallas through 2018, taking place on the following dates: September 27-29, 2016; September 26-28, 2017; and September 25-27, 2018.

"After gathering participant feedback and holding extensive discussions about the pros and cons of various alternative locations, we are pleased to announce that we have recommitted to the Dallas Market Center for the next three years," says Steve Pasierb, TIA president and CEO. "For the last decade, Fall Toy Preview has worked tremendously well for many in the toy industry. We look forward to further strengthening and enhancing the marketplace as we continue to incorporate business, networking and educational opportunities to benefit attendees who flock to the show from around the globe."

TIA's Trade Show Committee, made up of a range of member company types and sizes, conducted a 10-year review of Fall Toy Preview to determine whether the event's current timing, location and strategy position the show for both short- and long-term success. Alternate sites, date options, rental fees and ancillary costs were explored before it was determined that either Dallas or Los Angeles would be the best fit for the show. Because LA posed several challenges, including a lack of available venues for 2016 and 2017, the Trade Show Committee submitted a consensus proposal to keep the fall marketplace in Dallas through 2018. The proposal was recently approved by TIA's Executive Committee and Board.

Fall Toy Preview 2015 will bring together hundreds of buyers from mass, mid-tier and specialty retail outlets who rely on the show to jumpstart fourth quarter planning and negotiate customized products and exclusive lines months in advance of in-store delivery. Nearly 350 toymakers, many with open booths or display areas, will showcase new and beloved brands that will drive holiday '16 toy sales. Fall Toy Preview will take place October 6-8, 2015 at the Dallas Market Center. Buyers, trade guests and exhibitors may register for Fall Toy Preview online.

Baby + Child Best New Product Awards Presented to Five NY Now Exhibitors

Baby + Child Best New Product Awards at NY NOW were awarded to five exhibitors attending the show. "Our panel of judges has a keen eye for cutting-edge design and appeal in these categories and the winners make their case eloquently," says Melissa Engongoro, Baby + Child Sales Manager. "We are delighted by the many qualified exhibitors who competed for these top honors."

Winners and finalists of the summer 2015 Baby + Child Best New Product Awards are:

BEST OF MARKET: Pirasta (Brooklyn, NY) for its Let's Color America: Really Big Coloring Poster

TOY: Candylab Toys LLC (New York, NY) for its Woodie + Caravan

DÉCOR: Tree by Kerri Lee (Long Eddy, NY) for its Photo Holder Block,

GEAR: Innobaby LLC (Barrington, Il) for its Aquaheat On-the-Go Food Warmer

APPAREL: Oliver & Adelaide (Chestnut Ridge, NY) for its Baby Gift Packages, Everybody Loves Elephants

The winners automatically compete for the NY NOW "Best of LIFESTYLE" Award, which will be determined through online voting here. "Peoples' Choice" balloting runs August 15-18, and the winner will be announced on August 19, before the conclusion of the summer 2015 edition of NY NOW.

ZoLi Welcomes Newest Summer Additions to Housewares Line

This summer, ZoLi has released two new products to its housewares collection: the NOSH Ceramic Bowl & Plate Set and the FOONi stainless steel spork.

NOSH is made of durable ceramic and great for everyday use. Designed with silicone wraps, the bowl and plate will stay put during mealtime. Bright and modern, NOSH is ready for prime time at the dinner table with the rest of the dishware.

FOONi is a classic fork-meets-spoon. Never worry about packing the wrong utensil and simplify lunch packing with the FOONi. It's great for yogurt, pasta, soup or salad. It's reusable and made of stainless steel to last through many lunches.

Lil Fan Celebrates Booster Seats and Diaper Bags with NFL Ticket Giveaway

Passionate sports fans now have one more way to share their love of their teams with their little ones. Developed by Wild Sports, the exclusive manufacturer and a leading provider of licensed products, Lil Fan delivers sports fans officially licensed baby gear featuring their favorite teams' colors and logos. Lil Fan's first-ever officially-licensed MLB and College branded high back and backless booster seats and NFL and College branded diaper bags are now available online at LilFan.com and will soon be in independent juvenile products retailers nationwide. To celebrate the arrival of its debut product line, Lil Fan is giving away four tickets to an NFL regular season game of the winner's choice: any team, any city, any game. Three runners up will win the opportunity to receive a Lil Fan booster seat or diaper bag of their choice.

Lil Fan's MLB and college branded premium 2-in-1 high back booster seat, appropriately named the Club Seat, is approved for forward-facing children 30-110 pounds and 38-57 inches in height, side-impact tested and manufactured with energy-absorbing EPS Foam. The Club Seat features an adjustable headrest, a breathable, thick-cushioned cover that can be easily removed for cleaning, and dual-sided cup holder attachment. The backrest detaches to convert the Club Seat into a no-back booster seat when the time is right.
Lil Fan's Box Seat is a premium slimline backless booster seat approved for forward-facing children 40-110 pounds and 40-57 inches tall. To complement both booster seats, Lil Fan offers coordinating, team-branded Car Seat Protectors. Featuring a double-sided, non-slip design, the 100-percent polyester, non-permeable cover is easy to clean to help protect car passenger seats.

Lil Fan's diaper bag collection arrived days ago and includes Messenger, Backpack, and Sling Bag styles and an insulated bottle carrier. Built to withstand days on the go, the bottle carrier and each of Lil Fan's diaper bags are constructed with polyester jacquard fabric and all three diaper bag styles include coordinating changing pads with clear PVC no-slip backing.

Lil Fan's Messenger Bag features removable straps that easily convert the bag from a traditional over-the-shoulder bag to a hands-free backpack. The bag offers a large outside Velcro closure back pocket, two inside pockets, including a wide insulated pocket for bottle storage, a magnetic front clasp closure, stroller straps and plastic feet to protect the bag from dirty floors.