The spring issue of Green Child Magazine features Finn + Emma‘s eco-friendly wooden Play Gym! The Play Gym is made from 100% birch wood and finished with a dark non-toxic stain. All Finn + Emma Play Gym dolls are interchangeable and can be used in the car, the bumper bar of your stroller or on a high chair too!
Available at www.finnandemma.com.
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While most children’s sunglasses are merely for show and offer very little protection from the sun’s harmful rays, Real Kids Shades offer complete protection for little ones. Created exclusively for kids of all ages, Real Kids Shades are designed to properly fit a child’s face and are shatterproof/impact-resistant to fit with their active lifestyles. Affordably priced at $15 to $20 and $35 to $40 for specialty sports shades, Real Kids Shades are made of durable, quality materials to ensure 100% of harmful UV rays are blocked. Styles start in sizes 0 to 24 months and go up to age 12.
With a mission to protect children’s eyes and to educate the public on the dangers of “toy” sunglasses, Real Kids Shades has worked with pediatric opthalmologists for optimal fit, comfort, and safety. With a goal of having children’s shades viewed as a year-round necessity rather than a summertime accessory, Real Kids Shades hopes to educate the public on common misconceptions that can lead to permanent eye damage.
“The truth is, wearing cheap toy sunglasses can actually do more harm to a child’s eyes than not wearing anything at all,” said Real Kids Shades Vice President Lisa Medora. “Shaded lenses without 100% UVA/UVB protection will relax pupils, causing them to dilate and let MORE harmful radiation into children’s eyes.”
Like all Real Kids Shades, My First Shades provide 100% protection from the sun and feature a soft, adjustable neoprene band to ensure they are comfortable to wear and stay put. Available in sizes infant (0 to 24 months) and toddler (2 to 5 years), My First Shades come in a wide array of bands with complementary frames in solids and prints- including Green Frogs, Blue Flames, and Pink Daisy- and are affordably priced at $14.99.
A cute pairing for summertime is the new sunhat and sunglass combo pack, featuring a sun hat with a Velcro® closure chin strap, a wide brim that shades the entire face and offers UPF 50 sun protection as well as matching wrap-style My First Shades, available in pink and blue, $28.99.
For older kids, the Flex Shades feature classic temples and flexible rubber frames. No need to worry about them snapping in two- the rubber makes these shades super bendable! Available in a fashionable Jackie O style for girls and a sleek, sporty style for boys, Flex Shades are $14.99. Also, the new Flex Duo shades feature two complementary colors for twice the style.
Real Kids Shades’ rigorous product testing program assures all of their shades are CPSIA Compliant, CE Certified, and FDA Approved to provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. To learn more about Real Kids Shades and view their product offerings, visit www.realkidshades.com.
The March issue of Parenting School Years features a fun celebrity kid style-inspired editorial with Right Bank Babies‘ Nymimi headwrap on Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Nohi Kids‘ leggings on Violet Affleck!
The Parenting School Years edition is geared for parents of older children entering school. To browse the entire issue, download the free Parenting School Years app for your Ipad here.
To purchase the featured looks, visit www.rightbankbabies.com and www.nohikids.com.
Hot Tot Haircare is a new, upscale six-piece collection of naturally-based hair products for babies and children created by Megan Gage. Hot Tot’s safe styling products are proudly made in the USA and free of harsh chemicals, including parabens, phthlates, and sulfates, giving peace of mind to parents. From the Conditioning Detangler rich in antioxidants to Spotless Tot, an ultra gentle cleanser, each Hot Tot product is designed to make haircare a breeze. The comprehensive collection of salon-quality products has a signature fresh scent reminiscent of Cabbage Patch Dolls- a special touch evoking childhood memories. Created to be a little piece of luxury parents can actually afford, Hot Tot’s sleek-packaged products retail from $12.50 to $18 at www.hottot.com and select boutiques nationwide.
“Hot Tot is the only specialized styling line formulated for the physical characteristics of immature hair,” said Megan Gage, founder of Hot Tot Haircare. “While other companies market their products to children with the use of bright colored packaging and fruity scents, our products are designed to cater to the structural differences.”
Tangled tresses, cowlicks, and unruly curls are a thing of the past with Hot Tot’s problem-solving products, including:
–Sweet Pea Serum: a moisturizing serum designed to create a charming curl for babies, also used for cradle cap.
–Conditioning Detangler: gently tames tangled and knotted locks on all hair types- works on wet or dry hair.
–Styling Gel: a medium-hold gel designed to tame frizz/flyaways and keep curls soft without feeling sticky or stiff.
–Structure Whip: a workable cream that adds texture, separation and flexible hold for tots with serious style. Perfect for spikey styles (mohawks!), barrettes, ponytails, and cowlicks.
–Spotless Tot: a super mild hair and body cleanser for no-fuss baths- a small amount quickly builds into a rich lather that rinses off easily.
–Finishing Mist: this gentle mist helps keep styles in place for a polished look all day.
Megan Gage, a mother of two, worked with an organic chemist to create Hot Tot after discovering there was a need for quality haircare products free of harmful toxins and a clean scent suitable for babies and children. Hot Tot’s social responsibility does not end with their natural products- they are devoted to giving a sizable portion of their proceeds to well-deserving children’s charities. To learn more about Hot Tot Haircare, please visit www.hottot.com.