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Welcome
Published:  11 September, 2008

It's all systems go at Cologne this month and the show is bigger than ever before. With increasing size and number of exhibitors, there will be no holes bars as all the major names in the nursery trade and many smaller ones, impress and entice you to take on their new baby ranges. See our preview pages on page 27 for more.

Ni News 
TP Toys Launch Exclusive Competitions on Social Networking Website - Facebook
Published:  11 September, 2008

TP Toys, the UK's leading manufacturer of children's outdoor play equipment, has just started to run competitions exclusively to those who connect with the TP Toys' group on the social networking site, Facebook.

New Products 
Patent Pending Parasol Clamp
Published:  11 September, 2008

Mamas & Papas new product, the ‘Easy Fit Parasol Clamp' fits any pushchair or pram with tubes from 10mm oval up to any extrusion 35mm x 25mm, and  alleviates the common problems associated with universal parasol canopy clamps. Mamas and papas is so confident of its significant design edge, they've entered it into the  Innovation Awards at Kind & Jugend, the ‘Oscars' of the international nursery industry.

Decoration & Furniture 
Everything to kit out the Nursery from East Coast
Published:  11 September, 2008

The new Dilham furniture collection is designed with Shaker inspiration. Available in White or Antique it has a fresh, modern look.

Trade Talk 
How to transform your life!
Do you want to make this the best yet? Do you want to live a more fulfilling and happier life? Are you feeling frustrated with your life but don't know how to change it? You need a life coach!
Published:  11 September, 2008

All my life people have come to me with their problems and issues.  Someone even nick-named me ‘Auntie Clare' at school once! So when it came to the career crunch, what was I going to be?  Nurse? Teacher?  Massage Therapist?  Counsellor?  Healer? 

Ni Advice 
Watch Them Grow
High Backed Car Seats Are the Trend
Published:  11 September, 2008

As little ones grow from tiny babies to toddlers, it's important to make sure that they are travelling in safety. Developments in child seat safety and the introduction of improved child seat legislation in 2006 have reinforced the importance of having the correct child seat, booster seat or booster cushion. However, replacing child seats as fast as children grow can prove confusing and costly.

Ni Talking Point 
Christmas toys GALORE
With so many choices of toy to buy, where does a good nursery retailer start the decision making process of what to stock? The answer is right here with the Nusery Industry look at the best Christmas toys in different age categories for the starting point of a strong product range
Published:  11 September, 2008

There are many infant toys on the market from all sizes of suppliers, but with companies feeling the effect of the down turn in the economy, they are keen to welcome new avenues to sell their goods.

Kind und Jugend 
Ooh de Cologne!
Published:  11 September, 2008

The world's largest selling and buying opportunity for baby products and clothing is here. Around 750 companies from 40 countries will descend in Cologne. Oliver P. Kuhrt, Executive Vice-President Koelnmesse says, ‘In terms of breadth and internationality the product range at Kind + Jugend is unrivalled. The spectrum covers children's furniture, car safety seats, textile outfitting, prams, hygiene articles as well as toys, baby and toddler fashion along with maternity fashion.

Kind und Jugend 
Kids II supports Breast Cancer research
Published:  11 September, 2008

Kids II, Inc. has made a commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer by donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of the Bright Starts® Pretty in PinkTM Collection to breast cancer research. The collection of baby gear and toys includes the Bright Starts® Pretty in PinkTM Activity Jumper, a contender for the 2008 Kind + Jugend Innovation Award.

Bathtime 
Make bathtime a pleasure
Published:  11 September, 2008

Dedicated to bringing parents the latest innovations, Prince Lionheart have developed their revolutionary new baby bath. Designed with baby in mind, the new washPODTM from Prince Lionheart provides a secure and warm environment - just like that of a mother's womb. Simple to use, the washPODTM and the water work together to support baby, all the parent has to do is offer gentle support for the babies head.

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