Move It
Family-owned and operated Cutie Pie Baby has added activewear label RBX to its portfolio of brands. Cutie Pie will manufacture, market and distribute takedowns of the brand’s sporty apparel and accessories for newborns, infants and toddlers, while One Step Up/ Aggressive Apparel has signed on as licensee for kids’ sizes 4 to 20. Wholesale prices range from $8 to $30. Visit www.rbxactive.com.
Baby Basics
San Francisco-made Axl Brand handpicks environmentally sensitive materials for its unisex line of loungewear in sizes newborn to 24 months. Wholesaling from $8 to $37, styles span one-pieces and bodysuits to shirts and caps in neutral shades with contrast trims. Tagless necks mean comfort is never an issue and nickel-free snaps offer parents peace of mind. Visit www.axlbrand.com.
Swing Time
Nicely Natural
New York City-based L.Parris works with sustainable fabrics such as organic cottons and hemp to create a line of blankets, burp cloths and one-pieces that’s good for both baby and the environment. Hemp, for instance, requires no pesticides or herbicides to grow, possesses anti-fungal properties and is naturally bacteriaresistant. Wholesale prices range from $6 to $35, and one-pieces are available in sizes 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-18 months. Go to www.lparris.com.
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The 4moms Rockaroo infant seat turns the traditional swing on its head—literally—by placing the pivot at the base, creating more motion at the baby’s head, where it counts. Whereas the brand’s Mamaroo mimicked the soothing bouncing and swaying motions of mom and dad, the Rockaroo moves like a rocking horse. It’s 70 percent smaller than standard swings and has five speeds, an MP3 hookup and a mobile featuring reversible toy balls. Available in three color combos, the seat retails from $159 to $179 and is suitable for babies weighing up to 25 pounds. Check out www.4moms.com.
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