The latest edition of  The ABC Kids Expo was held in Las Vegas, USA. from 10-13 October 2010.

This trade-personnel ony event touts itself as “the world’s premier juvenile products show”, and didn’t disappoint at its latest edition, which brought together more than 900 exhibitors across over one million square feet of exhibit space – that’s one huge event!

KidStyleFile correspondent Mari was our scout on the ground at the show, and today she brings you her first round of show picks, chosen for their innovation and design features.

View Part 2 of Mari’s coverage here, and Part 3 here. Visit Mari’s blog Small for Big for more great show reports.

Enjoy! – Angela.


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Boon Glo Nightlight

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Boon Glo Nightlight The simplicity of this light, and avant garde shape, hides a brilliant function. The multi-color LED backlit balls are removable – kids can take them to bed, where the glow will fade over 30 minutes.

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Oxo Tot Interchangeable Cup Collection

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Oxo Tot Interchangeable Cup Collection: The universal fit of the lids and handles allows your Oxo Tot cups to move from traditional sippy to straw to beginner cup with a minimum of fuss.

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Catbird Baby Pikkolo Carrier

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Catbird Baby Pikkolo Carrier: The Pikkolo carrier will hold children front and rear facing, on the hip,and on the back. They’re available in a great range of colors and patterns – more modern than most.

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Bloom Fresco Loft High Chair

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Bloom Fresco Loft High Chair: The Fresco Loft High Chair’s rotating seat allows it to move from a 0-6 month counter-height (or lower) cradle, all the way to a 3 years + adjustable chair.

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Clek Modern Booster Seat

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Clek Modern Booster Seat: The simple styling of these Clek seats are actually designed to mimic our full-size adult seats in our cars. They’re built with a sturdier metal frame – and a cool reclining feature – and include great new colors and Paul Frank collaborations.

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Wishbone Balance Bike

ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Wishbone Balance Bike: Wishbone’s wooden Balance Bikes, based in New Zealand, are the perfect marriage of cool design and great 3 in 1 functionality. Converting from a 3 wheeler, to two different heights of 2 wheelers to fit your child from 1 to 5 years old. The limited edition Wollemi will be available Spring 2011.

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ABC Expo Show Picks: Part 1; Great Gear | Boon | Oxo Tot | Catbird Baby | Bloom | Clek | Wishbone | Lollacup

Lollacup: These simple straw cups for kids are exactly that – so simple. I love the bright colors, the little bird eyes, and the weighted straw base to keep it where the liquids are.

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