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(Portland, OR) I Made That Corporation announces three do-it-yourself kits that allow kids to build and decorate their own functional furniture. "A stool, table, and toy cart are three products every child needs and uses daily," says Jennifer Humberston, co-founder of the company. "You can't believe how excited and proud kids get about a piece of furniture they made themselves."

(Austin, TX) Mother's Day is right around the corner and Glamajama has the perfect gift for all the women who are proud to be called "Mom."

(West Palm Beach, FL) Sofra's exquisite line of children's couture clothing will be introduced to the marketplace at the Children's Club show at the Javits Center in New York on March 7 - 9. All clothing is delicately hand sewn, smocked, and embroidered in Greece with limited production of each design.

(Anaheim Hills, CA) Baby Bouquet, a complete line of skin care products for babies and young children, was launched in January after two years of intensive research and development aimed at a single idea: offering skin care products for babies that employed the same natural ingredients, innovative formulations and quality production as the best products used by their moms.  

(Los Angeles) Audible oohs and ahhs can be heard at every presentation and sighting of the charming and in-demand embellished tees, hooded towels, and girly purses by Lettuce Truck Baby of Los Angeles, California. Whether being unwrapped at a baby shower, seen on a munchkin running wild at the park, or spotlighted at a debut at the Children's Club exhibition in New York, the "Pocket Treasures" collection by Lettuce Truck Baby is wowing audiences nationwide.  

(Santa Monica, CA) Santa Monica-based designer Amber Hagen today announces the launch of Lulah Cashmere, an ultra-hip, ultra-lux line of cashmere baby sweaters and blankets aimed at stylish moms of babies who have everything, yet still need something special for that very important play date.

(Portland, OR) Have you ever been shopping, diligently searching for that "perfect" pair of shoes but just can't find one with the right combination of style, practicality and comfort? Well, I've been there too and it's frustrating. Except, after the birth of my first child, the search for the perfect pair of shoes was replaced with the search for perfect baby essentials.

(Brooklyn, NY) Appaman is returning to present its Fall/Winter 2004 line.

(San Diego, CA) Manos de Mexico, a maker of unique one-of-a-kind fashions, is presenting Chibella, a new line of 100% handmade merino wool sweaters for children, this week at the Children's Club fall/winter 2004 exhibition, (the Jacob Javits Center, 11th Avenue at 36th Street, New York City).

(Cabot, VT) Inspired by remembered and idealized visions of childhood, Fall 04 prints and colors reflect autumnal landscapes, camp-weekends and an earthy, natural spirit.  

(Frisco, TX) Baby Devine offers unique infant specialty clothing that is ideal for christenings, baptisms and special occasions. We are excited to announce several new additions to our line for Spring/Summer 2004.

(Frisco, TX) My Vintage Baby celebrated a hugely successful business launch at the Dallas Market on January, 22-24, 2004, where they were picked up by 22 stores. Owner Jessica Wiswall hopes to more than triple the number of stores that carry My Vintage Baby products within the next two months during a nationwide series of market trade shows in Las Vegas, Mississippi, Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York.  

(Austin, TX) "Hyper-creative" children's product designer, Robbi Cooper, is launching an online store and wholesale line showcasing her diverse styles and design range. While wholesaling to boutique stores is the company's primary objective, www.everythingfromthegarden.com is the perfect medium for bringing Robbi's creative spunk immediately to the marketplace.

(Albuquerque, NM) Kiwi Industries today announced the launch of its Fall/Winter 2004 clothing line, with a debut slated for the ENK International Children's Club show at the Jacob Javits Center, New York, NY, March 7-9, 2004.  

(Burlington, NC) Elegant Baby is pleased to announce the launching of a wide array of new gift items designed for children's boutiques and better department stores. Capitalizing on Elegant Baby's substantial consumer brand recognition and broad customer base, the company's objective is to continue to provide a well rounded and contemporary approach to a boutique or a department store's gift and basic accessories program.

(Cabot, VT) Zutano children's clothing, known for its colorful and creative designs, is proud to ring in 2004 with a brand new line of velour clothing! Whimsically titled Velure, for its irresistibly soft and luxurious appeal, this elegant addition to Zutano's fantastic family of children's wear will slip effortlessly into any child's wardrobe - mixing & matching with any classic Zutano print or stripe!

(Austin, TX) Glamajama is ready to "glam" things up at the Dallas International Gift Show this January 16-20, 2004. "As the New Year kicks off, "We're launching ten new designs at this Show," says Heather Nolte, Glamajama's owner and chief designer. We've had a great response at some of our preview events and can't wait to start the New Year with a bang!"  

(New York) After their son was born, Ellen and Michael Diamant tried out a variety of different diaper bags, but just couldn't find one to meet all their needs - a stylish bag they could both use and one versatile enough to attach to a stroller and be carried over the shoulder.

(Cabot, VT) Taking inspiration from remembered and idealized visions of childhood. Autumnal landscapes and camp weekends inspire prints and colors, with a natural eco-spirit. A creative combination of collage and doodles with a feel for treasure maps.

(Washington, DC) Andrea's Beau, LLC, a leading high-end girls' accessories company, once again raises the bar by launching two new collections: Special Occasions and Evening Bags. These coordinating collections provide a breath of fresh air in the girls' accessories world.  

(Porland, OR) Poppy and Mimi Treasured Tales announced today the availability of its premier product, a compact 9x9, 30-page hardbound keepsake book specifically tailored for baby. This one of a kind treasure, featuring a variety of high quality, individualized fabric covers is located at select retailers and online at poppyandmimi.com.

(Seoul, Korea) British children's wear designer Emily Henson's ultra-sophisticated clothing label Spike & Ella is now available at www.spikeandella.com. 

(Surrey, BC) Stakwear Clothing Inc. (www.shortstak.com) proudly announces its debut collection named Shortstak, featuring unique semi-formal urban clothing for boys in the 4-7 age category. It's a unique look that dares to be neither casual nor formal.  

(San Francisco, CA) Sydney-based DaRiMi Kidz offers U.S. parents a practical solution to protecting their children from UV damage by unveiling the Sun Busters line of products at the Children's Club trade show in New York.

(Boca Raton, FL) Mindy Harris is representing Yummi Watch, a new fashion watch line, which has launched for Holiday 2003.  Selling fine jewelry for baby and child began in 1997 with exclusive 14 KT. and 18 KT. gold baby pins.  

(Missoula, MT) The way to a mother's heart is through her memory! Founded in 1998, A Fresh Collection was established through the vision of a mother who wished she could remember the memory of holding her tiny newborn forever. Out of these emotions evolved the design of a soft fleece doll, shaped like a newborn, custom ordered the length of the baby at birth with the baby's birth information embroidered on the outfit.

(Oakland, CA) It all started one day when I went shopping for my three boys. All I wanted were several pairs of sweat pants. You know boys and sweat pants.

(Cabot, VT) Babies provide the basis for everything that is Zutano - from the fit and style of our clothing, to the huggable plush toys we create, our mission has always focused solely on the comfort, happiness and healthy growth of babies. It's no surprise then that the brand new sons and daughters of today's Zutano employees are welcomed with extended arms into the company's workplace.

(Albuquerque, NM) Kiwi Industries today announced the launch of its infant and toddler clothing line. The Kiwi Industries Spring 2004 line debuted at the ENK International Children's Club show in October and the response was amazing.

(Montclair, NJ) Keep It Close To You has announced its official sponsorship of www.soaringwords.org, a New York City internet-based help site for sick kids. "A portion of the company's proceeds will go to the continuation of this wonderful center," says Jennifer DeLorenzo, owner.

(Los Angeles) HEIR™ a collection of upscale children's apparel for girls and boys sizes 4-16 launches their new line of graphic and word design HEIRNYM™ t-shirts.

(New York, NY) Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) is pleased to announce the recent generous donation of infant and toddler clothing from Zutano, Inc., for Project Hospitality. Janice Weinman, president of K.I.D.S. said, "This is just one of the several donations from Zutano that will benefit so many children."

(Brooklyn, NY) The Appaman Design Team is proud to announce its fall/winter 03/04 line complete with one-pieces, long and short sleeve t-shirts, leggings, hats, bibs and great gift sets, perfect for newborns and toddlers.

(Deer Park, NY) Meet the head designer! If you plan to attend the ENK Children's Club Show in NY (Jacob Javitz Center, October 19-21) be sure to stop by the Nana's Darlings/Mercatore booth # 3108.  

(Mill Valley, CA) Loom, an accessory company located in Mill Valley, California today announced the launch of its flagship product, the Marsupial diaper bag. Specifically designed to meet the needs of today's multi-tasking parents, the Marsupial reflects Loom's unique "One Hand/No Eyes" design that ensures contents stay within easy reach, allowing attention to stay focused on the task at hand.

(Boston, MA) due sorelle LLC today announced the launch of its first clothing line. The due sorelle Spring 2004 line debuted at the ENK International Children's Club show in August and the response was amazing. Buyers will have another chance to check out the Spring 2004 line at the Children's Club Spring show, being held October 19-21, 2003 at the Javitz Center, New York, NY.

(Missoula, MT) Founded in 1998, A Fresh Collection was established through the vision of a mother who wished she could remember the memory of holding her tiny newborn forever. Out of these emotions evolved the design of a keepsake doll called the Original Fresh Start Doll, shaped like a newborn, and personalized with the baby's birth information embroidered on a t-shirt and ordered the length of the baby at birth.

(Urbana, IL) Close to the Earth has launched a classic collection of prêt a porter special occasion dresses for little girls ages 3-7, available year-round.

(Vancouver) When Rob Buell, President of Kudos Leathergoods was given a pair of leather baby shoes as a gift for his newborn son Jack, he knew he had a product that with some improvement, had great potential. After all, his company has been producing high quality, Canadian-made leather goods since 1986!

(Cabot, VT) All Aboard! Pack your bags and focus your eyes on the horizon - This Spring and Summer Zutano sets off on a whirlwind tour of sultry color, unique texture and exquisite pattern, inspired by the exhilaration of travel and destination.

(Cabot, VT) Zutano children's clothing known for its creative and sophisticated fashion forward designs - has planted a colorful Spring 2004 garden of new Baby Basics prints.

"It was so exciting to see one of our new Couture dresses on adorable actress Dakota Fanning at the recent Los Angeles premiere of her new movie Uptown Girls," said Malley Gaulding, designer of Garland, TX-based Malley & Co.

(New York) WallCandy Arts, the Manhattan-based company founded by Allison Epstein in 2001, celebrates the introduction of its initial series of extraordinary designs for the wall. Created as a way of achieving instant design-savvy decor for all areas of the house, WallCandy(tm) consists of printed peel-and-stick panels with patterns by renowned talents from the worlds of design, theater and fashion, at do-it-yourself prices.  

(San Francisco) The Tea Collection is all about a beautiful color palette, sophisticated prints, soft pima cotton knits, and the touch of a global culture. So far, Emily Meyer, the designer, has found her inspiration in Asian art and textiles but is exploring Eastern Indian influences for the summer '04 collection. The collection is expanding by segmenting the collection into layette, spring and summer lines.

(Boca Raton, FL) Selling fine jewelry for baby and child began in 1997 with exclusive 14 KT. and 18 KT. gold baby pins. To enhance our client service we created a cyber-showroom in 2000 for our wholesale customers to view new products monthly.  

(Washington, DC) Andrea's Beau, LLC, (www.andreasbeau.com) a leading high-end girls' accessories designer, once again raises the bar by announcing the launch of three new collections: Treasures, Textures and Classics; a new product line of special occasion gloves; as well as the translation of its web site into Spanish. These new collections by Andrea's Beau provide a breath of fresh air in the accessories world.

(Stratford, CT) Susan Flynn Barksdale Designs is excited to launch SFB WEEKEND at the August 3, 4 & 5 ENK International Children's Club Show in New York.

(Charlotte, NC)Tosha and Friends is a party gown line that inspires fun, confidence and creativity in young girls. Known as the Fashion Five; Monica, Patti, Paris, Stacey, and Melissa, each have a special power. Tosha and Friends will be offered in sizes 2T to 6X. Look for this colorful new line at the August 2003 ENK show!

(Seattle, WA) Today, with the roll out of their fall line, GoBaby LLC, which recently purchased Sisters 3 Ltd., announced the re-design of its premier product: Teddy Toes® - the blanket with feet. The popular original design, which has been keeping babies warm and secure for the last ten years has been updated for current five-point restraint systems. The result is a streamlined design to ensure a snug fit in car seats, strollers and the myriad infant carriers and equipment that inspired the original Teddy Toes design.

(Edam; The Netherlands) In spring, the little Jots are taking to life on the ocean wave. The boys looking like hardy Jack Tars, the little Jot girls deciding on a romantic whim to swim after them. Who will prove the toughest? The new collection has two delivery ranges with clear themes.

(Brookline, MA) A kiss is definitely not just a kiss. Not when it's Pineapple Kiss - a new line of fashions for boys and girls - that proves that kids' clothes don't have to be just kids' clothes.  

(San Francisco) Having developed a reputation of offering age-appropriate clothes for girls 4 to 16 - Miss S is now sweetening the recipe for her younger sister.

(San Francisco) O'Keefe & Daughters, the beautiful line of European inspired infant and toddler clothing for girls and boys, is expanding its size range to 6x in response to retailers' requests.

(Cabot, VT) Zutano, known for its creative and sophisticated children's clothing, is proud to announce a bouncing bundle of New Baby Basics Fall/Winter arrivals. Available in August for the Trade will be four new prints, fresh with the colors of the fall season and beautifully designed to compliment and coordinate with numerous stripes and solids from the existing Baby Basics line.

(Cabot, VT) Zutano is known for its creative and sophisticated children's clothing. Located in the beautiful green hills of Vermont, Zutano provides a family of fanciful, hip and utterly functional baby and toddler clothing collections - to fit all tastes and lifestyles. At the heart of this home-grown company, quality of everyday living remains Zutano's most important mission.

(Los Angeles) JOHNNYBOY, a new boys' fashion line from the creators of Sara Sara and Hannah Banana, offers a new twist in boyswear. Instead of the usual T-shirts with logos printed on them this new line takes on the boyswear market with the bold new looks of European-styled fashion.

(Cabot, VT) Mom will want one for herself, but no can do - this sleeveless sundresses (click here) with a flared scalloped edge accent at the bottom, layered by fishy printed sheers that overlay the sundress, presents a lovely tropical look of whimsy to any child's summertime wardrobe. The Collectible line highlights wildly brilliant colors, and prints that mix and match a look anyone can love.

(Toms River, NJ) What are Kanga-Bébés? They're little dresses with little pockets that carry little matching dolls. Shoppers love them and little girls won't take them off! Butterfly Kisses PRIVATE COLLECTION, LLC announces the creation of a fun new line of upscale toddler gift apparel that's non-seasonal and never goes out of style.

(Troy, MI) Christine Moss isn't sure who coined the term "necessity is the mother of invention" but she believes "motherhood" was the necessity she needed for a really good idea. Encouraged by family and friends, the Troy, Michigan resident responded to the "Dr. Phil" show's call for inventors to submit their "million-dollar" ideas.  

(Toms River, NJ) Reversible Means Versatile…and Value! This Mix and Match Collection Can be Creatively Combined to Fashion an Almost Endless Wardrobe of Outfits for Infants and Toddlers.

(Cabot, VT) Zutano, known for its creative and sophisticated children's clothing, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its New York City Showroom on May 1st. This premier corporate showroom will feature the full collection of Zutano's extensive line of infant and toddler clothing, as well as accessories and toys.

(New York, NY) The fashion show will highlight maternity fashion designers, who will have an opportunity to present their latest clothing trends in areas such as business/career, informal/casual and evening/formal wear.

(Tempe, AZ) The only thing you want to lose after having a baby is your weight - not your sense of style. The original Oi Oi sophisticated baby bags are just the answer for new moms, who refuse to opt for baby bags that scream, "I'm carrying dirty diapers."

(Washington, DC) Andrea's Beau, LLC, one of the leading high-end girls' hair ornament designers, announces the launch of its web site featuring its complete Spring/Summer 2003 line. This exciting site is located at www.andreasbeau.com.

(Cabot, VT) Dear Zutano friends and fans, It's been a while since our last message - but you'll have to trust us that the following announcement will be well worth the wait. You see, while you were swimming and sunning, playing and running in all the glory that is summer, we at Zutano have been working oh-so very hard on the most wonderful, colorful, fun-filled and lovable project - just for you!