NY International Gift Fair
Javits Center - Piers 92 + 94

 

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Staggered Opening & New Closing Dates
August 18 - 22, 2012

Winter 2012 Baby & Child Best New Product Awards

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The Best New Product Award judges were: Joanne Fallon, Baby & Kids Magazine; Jennifer Cattaui, Earnshaw's; Joanna Dreifus, MyMomShops.com; Caroline Kennedy, Playthings; and  Leesa Valentino, TheGiggleGuide.com.

Bloggers' Best:
The Wonder Forge™ (Seattle, WA) for its Angelina Ballerina Dance with Me, an interactive collaborative game where kids take the center stage. www.thewonderforge.com

Toy:
Tegu (Darien, CT) for its Tegu Mobility – Dart, a wooden car with 10 classic Tegu blocks, a signature magnetic styling top, and 4 magnetic wooden wheels, Dart is a member of the Compact Line of Tegu Mobility. www.tegu.com

Décor:
Swankie Blankie (Plano, TX) for its Citron Marbella Receiving Blanket, a receiving blanket that is wash and dryer save and has a unique design. www.swankieblankie.com

Gear:
7 A.M.® Enfant (New York, NY) for its Pookie Poncho, a baby carrier cover and stroller cover in one, made of waterproof materials. www.7amenfant.com

Apparel:
Zutano Inc. (Cabot, VT) for its Bowtie, the new accessory for little boys in Zutano’s hallmark colors. www.zutano.com
 

summer 2011 Baby & Child Best New Product Awards

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The summer 2011 Baby & Child Best New Product Award judges were: Melody Udell, Baby & Kids; Angela Velasquez, Earnshaw's; Lynda Johnson, KidsStyleSource.com; Jenny Heinzen-York, Kids Today; Elina Furman, Mamaista; Joanna Dreifus, MyMomShops.com; Caroline Kennedy, Playthings; and Leesa Valentino, TheGiggleGuide.com.

Bloggers' Best:
Manny and Simon (San Diego, CA) for its collection of eco-friendly, wooden push toys in vehicle shapes (helicopter, fire truck, dump truck and tow truck). The collection is made from 100%, post-industrial recycled wood residuals and is non-toxic, with ultra-low order paint and zero VOC. www.mannyandsimon.com

Toy:
Kidzaw (Oak Park, IL) for Master Kitz: The Starry Night, an educational artist’s kit with paper, paint and simple tools to inspire children ages 4-8 to create their own interpretations of Van Gogh’s masterpiece. www.kidzaw.com

Décor:
3 Sprouts (Toronto, Canada) for Storage Boxes, with reinforced cardboard sides that allow the box to lay flat when not in use and featuring one of three signature 3 Sprouts eco-spun felt appliqués of a brown dog, orange kangaroo or blue peacock. www.3sprouts.com

Gear:
Finn + Emma (Montclair, NJ) for Stoller Sac, featuring wooden snaps and a sophisticated floral pattern and doubling as a sleepsack when on the go. www.finnandemma.com

Apparel:
Magnificent Baby (New York, NY) for Smart Close Magnetic-Fastening Reversible Cardigan, a 100 percent cotton cardigan featuring magnetic closures to easily dress baby in seconds. www.magnificentbaby.com

winter 2011 Baby & Child Best New Product Awards

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The Winter 2011 Best New Product Awards judges were: Melody Udell, Baby & Kids; Nanci Gregg, Baby & Children’s Product News; Leesa Valentino, TheGiggleGuide.com; Lynda Johnson, KidsStyleSource.com; Jenny Heinzen-York, Kids Today; Elina Furman, AListMom.com (formerly Mamaista); Liz Gumbinner, Coolmompicks.com; Nicole Feliciano, Momtrends.blogspot.com; Joanna Dreifus, MyMomShops.com; and Caroline Kennedy and Meredith Schwartz, Playthings.

Blogger’s Best: 
Maple Landmark, Inc. (Middlebury, VT) for Rocker-Feller Rocking Horse. A carefully-designed and crafted rocking horse featuring laser-engraved details, made from responsibly harvested solid pine with a non-toxic naturoil finish. Made in the USA. www.maplelandmark.com

Toy:
Tegu (Rowayton, CT) for Magnetic blocks. Wooden blocks that defy gravity with safely embedded magnets inside.  Blocks are made from eco-friendly hardwoods, making them both sustainable and durable. http://live.tegu.com

Décor:
Oopsy daisy, Fine Art For Kids (San Diego, CA) for A to Z Animal Prints. Canvas wall art reproductions featuring colorful and exotic animals, printed in the giclée method and stretched by hand over a wooden frame with a decorative edge, eliminating the need for framing. Made in the USA. www.oopsydaisy.com

Gear:
MadPax (Phoenix, AZ) for The Spiketus Rex. Over-the-top creature feature backpacks for kids of all ages that allow children to store books, gear and more, while expressing one-of-a-kind style. www.madpax.com

Apparel:
Loralin Design (New York, NY) for Handmade Sweater Basket. A 100 percent cotton sweater and matching shoes, packaged in a tiny gift basket to create the perfect new baby gift. www.loralindesign.com