The Fropper is a ride-on toy and bouncer in one and comes ready to use straight from the box. Castor wheels to the front make cruising around safe and easy for young racers and the whisper-quiet, non abrasive wheels make it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Available in red and green or pink and purple, it folds to a fraction of its size and has a handle for carrying around.

Little Green Sheep is proud to present its newest addition to the flock – the Ryeland – the ‘ultimate’ organic cot bed. The official unveiling will be at the baby show this month and promises to be an exciting occasion.

With its patent pending 'pouring duct', the innovative new Pourty potty is designed to be comfortable for toddlers as well as more hygienic to use, as the waste is poured out through the duct, away from where the toddler sits or touches, and doesn't spill or dribble.

Sock Ons are clever garments that are worn over a baby’s socks, literally locking them in place. When a baby tries to pull off their socks, they get caught in the hole around the heel of the Sock Ons keeping them firmly in place. This ensures no more lost socks and no more cold toes.

Olive&Moss launched in July 2007 with a simple capsule collection of just 10 designs. Customers were instantly drawn to the simplicity of the designs, based around animal character illustrations each with their own name and identity. The appeal of these characters, with their simple graphic style, quirky retro twist and sweetly serious expressions, has successfully added a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to the designs of today's growing baby wear market.

BoostApak is the latest product from the Trunki brand developed in partnership with JMDA. With the law requiring all children under 12 years old or 135cm in height to use a booster seat it’s important to have one to hand at all times. BoostApak is the ideal solution, a spacious, hand-luggage approved rucksack which doubles as a booster seat, perfect for car-pooling and family holidays.

Koodle Doodle Design is an exciting new brand producing the finest home wear and accessories for little ones. Each range is carefully designed to meet the needs of children. The ranges are fun and appealing, and of course comfy and cosy for delicate skin.

Lassig has a selection of changing bags designed to appeal to a range of lifestyles. While CASUAL embodies a sporty character, fashionistas would probably prefer a bag from the GLAM assortment. TENDER appeals to those with a more classical sense of style, while VINTAGE to those who favour the retro look. 

Tomy’s new Monitor range will launch in January 2010 with the budget friendly analogue Tomy Classic Monitor. With two channels for clear sound, a 300m range, portable parent unit, nightlight and a sound level light display, it guarantees quality baby listening and offers parents dependability, reassurance and peace of mind at a great price.

We love the Wash & Brush Timer from Trendykid – a safe and easy way for children to learn to brush their teeth and wash their hands for the time recommended by healthcare professionals.

The unit is child friendly with easy to see and press buttons featuring a picture of both a hand and a tooth. To wash hands, press the hand button and the green LED light will flash for 20 seconds until the red light appears to say: ‘Stop’. The same procedure applies for the brushing of teeth – push the ‘tooth’ button and the light will flash for the recommended two minutes.

Manufactured to the same high standards as the rest of the Fisher Price feeding range,  the company has launched a brand new value range comprised of six different products, each of which retails for just £1.99. 

The Clevamama award winning Oven Door Guard helps to prevent burns and scalds to inquisitive little hands and fingers by reducing the heat on the surface of the oven door by up to 50%.

In many ways, the Harrogate Nursery Fair kicked off the year for the Industry with a well attended and wholly enjoyable trade show in Harrogate. A number of brands brought new products to market, with the more established names cementing already strong relationships and building new ones.

This year has seen a significant increase in trade for Clippasafe, particularly across Europe, with booming sales for the award-winning Bump Belt and Carramio Baby Carrier.

There’s also been a large rise in sales for the manufacturer’s fireguards, and many smaller items such as Extra Large Stroller Bag Clips and Self-Adhesive Locks are proving more and more popular with UK families.

Jollybaby is an established global brand that understands little ones and their needs and strives to design and develop products designed specifically for babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years old.

Bebedelice is one stop feeding system which sterilises, defrosts, warms cooks and blends all in one unit!

In many European countries Bebedelice has, over the years, proven to be a top selling product. This amazing product is now available in the UK…complete with a british style three pin plug!

Since its launch in August this year the Oyster has won plaudits from both the Nursery Industury; independent consumer groups and the consumer.  Recently awarded a ‘WHICH?’ magazine best buy and ranking in the top 2 rated WHICH? Pushchairs the Oyster is out there proving itself.

An innovative new solution to the problem of preparing small portions of nutritious baby food, The Wean Machine™ was only launched in the UK by Cheeky Rascals in June of this year but has certainly taken the market by storm.  Winner of the BPA Concept & Innovation Award in 2008, The Wean Machine has picked up numerous awards in 2009, including not one, but two coveted BACRA awards last month.

The first twelve months of a child’s life is momentous and the My First Year photo frame provides the ideal way to keep a record of milestones for posterity. Beautifully designed with images of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet the frame holds five photographs for the all important dates of newly born, three months, six months, nine months and the first birthday.

2009 has been another extremely busy year for Tippitoes, with a number of exciting products introduced as well as the launch of its even more stylish 2009/10 catalogue. Products that have certainly hit the ground running for 2009 include:

JJ Cole Collections launched their new range of changing bags at Kind & Jugend to a resoundingly positive reaction.

The ‘Theory' bag keeps track of all babies' necessities in style. This high fashion item in a polished laminated canvas wouldn't look out of place on the catwalk. It does, however, integrate everything a modern mum needs to keep organised when out-and-about. Included in the roomy interior are a changing mat, wallet, insulated bottle holder and dummy pod.

The new unique and practical BumpBuddy from CN Sales & Marketing has been especially designed for the everyday little bumps, bruises and knocks that kids inevitably end up with.

Kept in the fridge at home, in the caravan, on the boat or even in the cool bag on days out the BumpBuddy is a soft gel filled pad that helps to bring a smile to a sad face when treating and soothing bumps, scratches, scrapes, insect bites, stings and minor burns.

Bulldog Licensing has announced that MV Sports and Leisure has launched its range of Goochicoo plush dolls to the trade with incredible take-up right across retail.

On its preliminary consumer launch last autumn, Aspace Baby, which incorporates an exclusive range of cots, cot beds and coordinating furniture, received widespread acclaim from the consumer, parenting and lifestyle press.

The mOmma is a brand new contemporary range of innovative and stylish developmental feeding products from Tomy, designed to be as safe and friendly for babies as possible. The range is suitable from birth and grows with the baby from bottle-feeding to weaning, with a unique warm plate, spoon and fork with protective covers. The bottle has an attractive round ergonomic shape which is easier for tiny hands to grip and a rocker at the bottom which means the bottle remains upright so the silicon teat or straw never comes in contact with unhygienic surfaces. The bottles also have lids that seal thoroughly, preventing spills when travelling and are BPA free, anti colic and dishwasher safe.

My Carry Potty is perfect for potty training. It's lightweight, leak-proof and completely bag-free, making it easy to use wherever you go. It has been designed with a unique lid that provides a completely watertight seal. It's ideal for shopping trips or long car journeys, when there is nowhere suitable to dispose of the contents! It's also great for use at nursery, as many toddlers only feel comfortable using his or her own potty.

Designed and manufactured in the UK this innovative convertible baby sling delivers convenience, comfort and style to both Mother and Baby.

As heat wave conditions have been confirmed across parts of the UK, the Met Office has warned the country to keep cool and look out for others, especially babies and young children.

Nice Bear, Naughty Bear is a new card game which aims to teach manners in a fun way to children as young as possible and complements the new initiative to teach health, happiness and self-improvement in Primary schools.  Each pack contains a suite of Good Bears and Bad Bears and includes a couple of jokers. Delightfully illustrated, every card carries a catchy rhyme which children will quickly learn by heart. 

On 1st July 2009, 2012 became the exclusive distributor of the Rock Star Baby Feeding range.  This fabulous range of baby accessories has been designed by Tico Torres from the band Bon Jovi, a much respected musician and artist in painting & sculpture.

Fabric flavours have come a long way since they launched in 2006. The exclusive limited edition retro t-shirts are available in selected boutiques across the UK plus Selfridges in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Some key pieces from the new collection are the range of retro t-shirts with textured embroidery.

Taga is a multifunctional urban vehicle, designed to suit the needs of today's parents and children. It combines the benefits of a premium stroller and a carrier bicycle to create a new transportation modality.

Made from Sprigwood, a child-safe, bio-composite material derived from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, the Sprig Adventure Series harnesses the natural energy of push-and-pump-action play to power lights and other electronics - all without batteries.  Fun Adventure Guide characters wearing LED-lit hats plug into durable, attractively designed vehicles and engage preschoolers with audio that guides them through exciting adventures as they play.

Stellina Baby offers a stunning collection of 100% cashmere clothes for babies and toddlers aged 0-3. The collection consists of beautiful and stylish playsuits, cardigans, jumpers, ballet wraps, dresses and a wide selection of accessories including hats, socks, baby blankets and gift sets. Prices start at £16.

At a time when consumer budgets are stretched to the maximum, retailers will be pleased to know that there is one travel system sure to sell in the current economic climate. With a recommended retail price of just £149.99, the City Bug from Petite Star has compromised on price, not quality. Having viewed the product myself at Harrogate, I am certain that this compact and lightweight stroller will be snapped up by quick-thinking retailers in no time at all.

As the company expands, work on the new showroom and offices in Northampton is almost complete. A purpose built display area on the second floor will showcase the company's ranges, enabling retailers to visit and make informed choices for their stores. Commenting on the new showroom, John Crane said, "Wood is such a tactile product; we want people to come along to touch and play with the products on offer. For all our collections retailers can come along and check the quality, but also really see the innovation and design that has gone into each and every item."

The Vario focuses on simple handling, safety and versatility. Suitable from birth the Vario benefits from a reversible seat unit and converts easily from a stroller to a pram or a travel system, covering all eventualities. 

British actress Natascha McElhone joins the ranks of celebrities buying Skibz dribble bibs for their babies.

Market leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of practical furniture, Gopak, has answered the call for colourful, contemporary and comfortable seating, with the Pop stacking chair.

The Mamascarf allows mothers to breastfeed stylishly and discreetly, providing essential support without the need for a cushion. It can be worn as a scarf, or neatly folded away in a changing bag, handbag or pocket and comes complete with a hidden pocket to store a breast pad. One size fits all and it's easy to use.

Customers that want to create an exciting and stimulating environment for their child should look no further than FunToSee.  Its colourful and exciting jumbo stickers come in all shapes and sizes and can be applied to walls with no glue, no mess and no fuss.  The effect is a transformation from boring to bold in a matter of minutes.

Following the success of Lulu's Shoes, the trendy toddler returns in Lulu's Clothes, showing off her stylish wardrobe in an interactive tale of toddler couture.

MamaTENS is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest maternity TENS the MamaTENS my time, said to be the only maternity TENS on the market with the ability to monitor contraction times and length of time in labour with the addition of extra high levels of pain relief, using comfort strength control. There is no need for a birthing partner to monitor these times on a stopwatch - it's integral to the TENS machine.

A fascination with celebrities and their offspring has upped the ante in the new mum fashion stakes.  Without the benefit of a celebrity entourage - stylist, make-up artist, etc - how to look effortlessly chic on the school run? OiOi has the answer.  Accessories, shoes and bags are quick ways for fashionistas to add a fashion fix to their outfits and a sophisticated OiOi baby bag merges the practical with high-end fashion - without the movie star price tag.

Gopak, the UK leader in lightweight, foldable and stackable products, has released a brand new product catalogue with a fresh look that makes it easier than ever for customers to find the exact products they need.

Gopak, the UK leader in lightweight, foldable and stackable products has launched a new website that's set to streamline customers' online experience.

Bushbaby has designed a range of attractively decorated mini-packs for children which sport safety reins providing children with independence with a safety net.  The mini-packs can be filled with a child's essentials providing them with a sense of independence, however they aren't totally free: the mini-pack's detachable reins retain parental control.

A baby carrier that doubles as a baby wrap, the award winning Shelter fleece from the Dutch company Lodger is now available in cotton.

Hippychick is delighted to bring you a fabulous new product from Dusky Moon.  Dream Tubes is a revolutionary, high quality and easy to use bed guard for a child moving from a cot into a single bed, and its efficient and portable packaging make it ideal for those trips away.

For an incredible £149.99 City Bug is a compact, nippy little stroller that has a comfy padded multi-recline seat that's suitable from birth.  Plus it comes with Petite Star's group 0+ infant car seat that locks simply onto the stroller when you need it.

There's more good news for British retailers from kiddy; the group 1 infinity pro and the group 1/2/3 comfort pro are now available in Racing Black. The new design is made of matt black washable cotton fabric, with chic white highlights, and it has been especially designed to meet the tastes of UK consumers.

Graco has entered a new area of baby products in 2009 and launches a new Baby Essentials range at Harrogate. This includes a sophisticated Prenatal Heart Listener for use from 26 weeks, a NasalClear aspirator, a One-Second Ear Thermometer and a Digital Baby Scale. Visit Graco on stand Q60 or for further information visit www.graco.co.uk or call 0844 412 1205.

Children just want to get outside and play especially with the famous first car, the Cozy Coupe, rrp £49.99. This well-known play icon is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and remains a great seller in spring.For indoor use the new Giddy Up Pony offer hours of fun and is still solely powered by feet! Retails at £149.99

If your customers want to make the most of their babies' fast developing minds, take a look at babyboomboom's multi-lingual CDs and toys.

Ethical children's soft furnishings company Olli & Lime has just expanded its range of bedding to include a baby range of ‘bib and burp' set, baby sleeping bags, blankets and changing mats.Designed to appeal to style-conscious parents who want practical yet stylish organic day-to-day essentials for their children, the new products compliment the ‘george, billie and egg' soft furnishings range. The ‘bib and burp' set and changing mats rrp is £15, baby blanket £30 (70 x 90cm) and baby sleeping bags retail £35 (suitable for babies 0-6 months). For further information call Olli & Lime on 0844 561 6781 or e-mail orders@olliandlime.com