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Source: Nov 12, 2009 - Springwise newsletter.
We love finding new things out on the market. Frustrating when it's US based though :(
There's nothing like a baby to inspire adults to seek new heights of design and personalization. Last week we covered RoomsByYou's customizable fabrics for baby rooms, after which we were happy to spot Alphabet Plates, a line of plates and placemats that can be customized for young kids.
With bright, bold designs and BPA-free construction, Alphabet Plates can be personalized to reflect kids' favourite foods, sports, faces or monograms. Those approximating a child's face, for example, allow customization of the 10-inch melamine plate's colour as well as the child's hair, eye colour, skin tone and accessories; two small text boxes can accommodate the child's name and a phrase like "Big Sister." Food-themed designs include pizza and tofu, while volleyball and bicycling are among the sports represented. Alphabet Plates are priced at USD 22. The Florida company's personalizable USD 18 placemats, meanwhile, show where all the dishes and utensils go and are available in English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Dutch and German. A portion of every sale is donated to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.
It seems safe to say consumers will never tire of customization, especially when it comes to their children. What we can't wait to see is, who will make the first line of customizable—reusable or disposable—diapers...?
Website: www.alphabetplates.com
Contact: info@alphabetplates.com
P.S. Be sure to check out Elizabeth on SUNTV this Sunday at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ajax Convention Centre
550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
(beside the Hilton)
The Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show is a great event for expectant parents, families with infants, families with toddlers and children up to age 7, grandparents, caregivers and anyone involved with raising a young child.
Kids Admission is Free
Adults Admission is $5.00 ($1.00 off with coupon - email leslie@diaperdisco for coupon)
Free Parking
Free Face Painting
Meet the Easter Bunny between 10 a.m. – noon
Free stage presentations (see below for a complete list)
Free classes (see below for complete list and how to pre-register)
Free goodie bag for the first 500 adult attendees (includes a free Playtex baby bottle and a free “Help We’ve Got Kids” Book)
Over 50 exhibitors offering shopping, education and entertainment for you and your family
Enter to Win a 3 foot chocolate Easter Bunny (visit a minimum of 20 booths to qualify)
Lots of other door prizes to be won including a beautiful gift basket complliments of Playtex.
Enter our “Smoothie Contest” and “The Big Crawl Diaper Race” to win amazing prizes (see details below)
Meet Nanny Robina from The Mom Show on stage from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(sponsored in part by Home Comfort Caregivers International Inc.)
Class Schedule
Saturday, April 11/2009
Get ready for fun and lots of laughter while you play musical games with your child. Since combining music and movement is one of the best ways to enhance physical, social and intellectual development, Parents and caregivers join their little cruisers on an adventure in movement and play. Children will be encouraged to try new things and begin to assert their independence. Activities will enhance movement, cognitive and verbal skills.
This class is designed for new moms to aid in the recovery of the physical changes they’ve experienced giving birth. This class differs from the traditional Pilates class as mothers perform the Pilates exercises with their baby! This class is a great opportunity for mothers to mingle with other new moms and have somewhere to go with wee ones. This class will also reinforce the mother and baby bond in a fun and social environment. (Babies should be 9 months and under)
WeeHands founder & author of The Baby Signing Book, Sara Bingham, will introduce you to the benefits of using American Sign Language with your baby. You'll learn what signs to start and a few songs as well!
Join Carla Valesi, as she guides your children through an introduction and exploration of the ancient art of yoga. Carla is RYT-200 certified and Radiant Child® Yoga Program - Level 2 certified.
Foster your child’s independence with music, laughter, fun & games will all be found in this exciting musical adventure. This is an amazingly fun and energetic class designed for little ones with big energy. This class will enhance co-ordination, cognitive and verbal skills. Props, games, musical instruments and up beat songs help to create a rich educational environment.
This class promotes good posture and spinal alignment, easing the strain and tensions involved with a changing body during pregnancy. The class will teach the Pilates principles with proper modifications to accommodate all stages of pregnancy and levels of fitness.
Contests
Enter by emailing adewit@durhamregion.com
"Kid tested, Mother approved"
Smoothie Contest
Win a 5.5 Quart Cuisinart Stand Mixer with blender attachment! (Value $500.00)
Email your best healthy smoothie recipe by March 31/09 to adewit@durhamregion.com.
5 finalists will be chosen to create their smoothie using Cuisinart blenders at the Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show.
A panel of Mom's and kids will choose the winner.
Be sure to include your contact information with your smoothie recipe.
The Big Crawl Diaper Race
Do you have a wee one in diapers that crawls at warp speed? Enter your speed-crawler in our “Diaper Race” which will take place on April 11th at the Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show. All participating crawlers will be outfitted in cloth diapers donated by Wee Ones by JaJoC. Babies will race (crawl) across mats to their mother/caregiver and the winner will be rewarded with a generous prize package from Wee Ones by JaJoC. To enter your baby in this contest, send an email to adewit@durhamregion.com with your babies name, age and contact info. Six babies will be randomly drawn to participate in the Big Crawl Diaper Race.
A collection of Wee Ones by JaJoC diapers
(Value $149.50)
Enter to Win a 3 foot chocolate Easter Bunny
Visit a minimum of 20 booths at the show to be entered into this draw.
(Value $349.00)
Stage Schedule
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
An opportunity for your child to explore non-competitive, success-oriented results using body action to communicate an image, idea or feeling.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
(details tba)
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Come watch our 6 finalists speed crawl to the finish line.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Resident Nanny and parenting expert on Slice Network's The Mom Show, will be on-hand to discuss all of your parenting concerns during a special hour-long seminar. She will address key issues that moms and dads have about potty training, toddler behaviour and sleeping through the night. Bring your questions and join in this wonderful opportunity to talk to The "Ultimate" Nanny. Question and Answer period after the seminar, so come early!
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Homeopathic Doctor Whitney Collins for a brief introduction on how to effectively use Homeopathic remedies for first aid for your family. Whitney operates Durham Homeopathy and Family Wellness Centre, a multi-disciplinary family wellness centre that encourages Healthy Families...Naturally.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Get potting training techniques and tips directly from Pediatrician, Dr. Karen Dockrill. Come armed with your potty training questions!
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Come watch our 5 finalists create their healthy smoothie recipes and see which one walks away with a Cuisinart Stand Mixer with blender attachment.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(tba)
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(tba)
