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Cuddly & Captivating Expanding its selection of patchwork blankets and accessories, Family Ties debuts a new line of ultra-luxurious shag blankets with satin trim. The shag chenille blankets measure 32x38 inches—the appropriate size for stroller use— and have a soft hand for baby’s comfort. Pink and blue styles are available for $30 wholesale. Call (305) 775-2363 or visit www.familytiescollection.com. • Drool Monkey Organics delivers heirloom-quality lovies that help prevent “drool rash” and soothe teething tots. The 100-percent organic cotton, custom-woven lovies feature an absorbent plush monkey head, a rattle sound and two removable teethers that can attach to strollers or carriers. The all-in-one design comes in a reusable drawstring bag. The wholesale price is $15. Call (831) 240-9102 or visit www.droolmonkeyorganics.com.
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• The latest toys from Haba USA pop with primary colors and tone-on-tone prints. Animal-shaped (a sheep, horse and bunny) and multi-texture rattles make a pleasant noise and are made of soft fabric to keep baby interested. Other products include a curly knot clutching toy with three interlocked rings, each made from different fabric, and a plush triangle ball with a soothing velour hand. Toys are for babies 6 months and older and wholesale for $3.50 to $7.50. Call (800) 468-6873 or visit www.habausa.com.
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Baby Aspen
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Baby Aspen launches a range of cuddly woodland-themed gifts called “My Little Night Owl.” The set ($17.50 wholesale) comes in a wicker basket and includes a large plush owl, tree rattle, canvas door hanger and a satintrimmed lovie blanket—all in a gender-neutral palette. The company also offers a matching owl snuggle sack and cap for newborns to 6 months. These Wry Baby two pieces are bundled on a tree-like hanger and wholesale for $18. Call (800) 659-0471 or visit www.babyaspen.com. • The Safe and Sound Sleep gift set from Halo Innovations pairs the vendor’s signature wearable swaddle blanket with a CD of soothing white sounds by acclaimed pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp. The unisex star and moon-themed swaddle comes in two fabrications—microfleece ($14.50 wholesale) and plushy dot Velboa ($15)— and gift-ready packaging. Call (516) 482-4866 or visit www.halosleep. com. • Wry Baby expands on its Super Snapsuits! collection with a new villain theme. The dark green “Super Bad” screenprinted onepiece ($14 wholesale) comes in sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months and is topped with a lime green cape. Additionally, a new character adorns the brand’s hooded towel: a one-eyed, two-horned, snaggletoothed monster. The wholesale price of the teal, purple and lime green terry towel is $16. Call (704) 660-6955 or visit www.wrybaby.com.
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Jefferies Socks
Jefferies Socks bows cozy hand-crocheted booties ($5.50 wholesale) for newborns with a vintage vibe. Ballet slippers for girls are accented with a flower and delicate back bow. The sporty faux lace-up boys’ styles are available in navy/light blue, royal blue and navy/red/tan colorways. For girls sizes 2T to 14, the company introduces funky two-tone capri leggings (each leg is a different color) in vibrant combinations of bubblegum pink/white, turquoise/ orange, lime/yellow and pink/lilac. Each pair wholesales for $3.50. Call (800) 334-6831 or visit www.jefferiessocks.com. • Jazzy Toes expands its trompe l’oeil sock options with several new products. Sock slippers in six funky motifs for 6- to 24-month-olds feature non-skid soles made of soft, machine-washable leather. Designs include cowboy, cowgirl, gothic cross, sandals, and red and black hi-tops. Each pair wholesales for $9. For 0 to 6 months, the company bows packages of four bamboo booties in a pink/purple palette for girls and blue/brown for boys. The variety packs wholesale for $12.50. A set of super-soft infant and one-sizefits-all adult Mary Jane socks ($9 wholesale) round out the offerings. Call (800) 519-3128 or visit www.jazzytoes.com. • Nowali rolls out its signature Swedish slipper moccasins in new natureinspired patterns. The Spring ’11 collection for children 3 months to 6 years features pastel butterflies, owls, bumble bees, leaping frogs, dainty daisies and strawberry motifs. Wholesale prices range from $13.50 to $15.50. Call (877) 466-9254 or visit www.nowali.com.