Itsabelly's Fave Picks from ABC Kids Expo 2008
Itsabelly and The National Baby Planner Association (NBPA) wanted to share our fave picks from ABC Kids Expo in Vegas, 2008. We chose products that we thought were truly innovative, provided a great value and benefit to new parents and also had a true "green" philosophy in mind. We were able to personally talk to some of the company founders so we definitely got the inside scoop! Please note there were thousands of products in this 75,000 sq foot space at the show so we're giving you just a glimpse but a great glimpse!!
Scandinavian Child distributes the Micralite (and many other great products like Cariboo) - this stroller has an easy folding design, can fully recline or move to sit a child upright and can be stored upright! You can also convert it to a newborn system with a bassinet - so cool! It is a lightweight stroller at 18 lbs and it fits children up to 40 lbs. When I pushed this stroller around it was truly a smooth ride. The first photo is of Brenda Berg (founder of Scandinavian Child) who was kind enough to walk us through the product line.
Itsabelly LOVES this kitchen gadget - This compact countertop appliance multitasks as a steamer, blender,
warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby. It
starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits, meat and fish in less than
15 minutes, preserving their vitamins and flavors, then purees or
blends them to the desired consistency. You can also use it to quickly
reheat or defrost precooked foods.. It won the JPMA award at ABC Kids Expo. The only thing it can't do is feed your baby! Scandinavian Child will be distributing this product soon. Babycook is currently sold at Williams Sonoma.
Baby Planet has created a great bassinet which also converts into a child chair, truly innovative. You get two products in one! It also has soothing vibration and music to help calm your little one. The company has a great recycling program - genuinely eco-friendly to boot! Eden Bassinet also won a JPMA award at the ABC Kids Expo.
Think Baby Bottles
Kevin Brodwick (founder) at Think Baby really knows what he's talking about when it comes to creating non-toxic feeding gear. He used to work at a laboratory funded by The National Institute of Health so his passion for research shows in his products! Think Baby's products are BPA-free, phthalate and lead free! Think Baby bottles have a patented venting system and they offer soft nipples for easy transition from breast to bottle as needed. Think Baby also makes BPA-free Sport Water Bottles for adults!
Special Mentions
Here is a fave list from baby planner Shannon Choe of Premier Baby Concierge who also attended the ABC Kids Expo with The National Baby Planner Association (NBPA):
Upspring Baby - Creator of Milkscreen (a home test for alcohol in breast milk)
My Little Seat - A convenient way to have baby sit with you at the table when you don't have a high chair around.
Great article. This is very useful information. Green living has been my choice for our baby and my family. I have written a short article with a list of some of the best places to find organic products for baby and mom. You can check it out here: http://organicmomandbaby.blogspot.com
Posted by: OrganicMama28 | November 20, 2008 at 01:30 PM