KidStyleFile

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Trade Shows are one of the easiest ways for retailers and buyers to shop for new products and meet their suppliers. At KidStyleFile we like to keep an eye on the trade shows to get a feel for what’s new so we can tell you about what will soon be available and coming to a store near you (take at peep at out our posts on this year’s Kids InStyle Melbourne, Playtime Paris, Bubble London and Bubble New York shows).

This weekend it is the turn of Las Vegas to put on an event to remember. The ABC Kids Expo will be a mega-show of grand proportions featuring over 800 exhibitors specialising in baby and kids products across one million square feet of exhibition space at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

To save you from tired feet, we have put together a selection of hot products and brands that will be exhibiting at ABC Kids Expo that won’t require you leaving your desktop! Enjoy!

Update, 14 September: Sheri Gurock from Spilling the Beans has posted a selection of photos she has taken at the ABC Kids Expo on Twitpic. Click here to view. You can also view the #abckids thread on Twitter to read the thoughts of Tweeters attending the show.

Update 18 September: Ciaran Blumenfeld (aka Momfluential) has uploaded heaps of brilliant pics to her Flickr page. Check them out here.

1. Icoo Targo stroller & pram because you are never too young for a German engineered ride! This is a beautifully designed pram that converts into a stroller, easy to push, lots of space for extra gear and the stroller is at table height eliminating the need for a high chair when travelling.

2. Cariboo of New Zealand Classic Bassinets and Nursery Furniture Made from beautiful (and renewable) New Zealand timbers Cariboo furniture is not only aesthetically beautiful but skillfully handcrafted. Gorgeous and well made.

3. Sigi Kid Cuddle Cushions Sigi Kids are dedicated to all things cuddly, they have a range of organic cotton cuddlies and heating cushions filled with cherry stones. (ps. their organic wool comes from Australian sheep)

4. Mo’s Nose series of books – a series of books that are truly scent-sational. Each book has ‘Press-2-Smell’ technology so you can experience fresh mint, grassy meadows, zesty limes from 100% pure essential oils. The next generation of scratch n’ sniff?

5. Anka Feeding Chair Anka for baby is a Swedish design offshoot of pioneer brand Svan.  A slap up serving of Scandinavian design.

6. Dwell Studio Throw blankets Gorgeous graphic knit blankets for the stylish tot from a design house well known for its beautiful home furnishings.

7. Babylicious Bibs Cute and practical wash and wear bibs and bibs for getting messy all over. Simple graphics, great colours.

8. Petit Collage is the work of Buenos Aires born designer Lorena Siminovich. Now based in San Fransisco Petit Collage creates lovely stationary, wall art and gifts. Featured above, the bamboo mobile, Baby book and memory box and decorative tape.

9. Jasper Heart Wren applique Onesies Jasper ‘Hearts’ Wren is a small Californian based business run by two mums. Their appliqued play clothes are comfy and provide cute on a traditional favourite.

10. Timi and Leslie Nappy Bags Glam-bags? Look no further. Timi and Leslie know how to make stylish convertible ‘diaper’ bags that look like anything but!

11. Corn Starch Plastic Feeding Bowls Dandelion makes earth friendly goods including these reusable corn plates, bowls and utensils. Great for for feeding the little ones, hand wash and reuse. The best part is when you are done, they are biodegradable!

12. Miss Tati and Friends A big shout out to our friends at Miss Tati and Friends, who make the most fantastical children’s furniture an accessories. This Australian brand will be exhibiting at the show for the first time, and is sure to wow the crowd – good luck Kaddie!!

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