David Smith, Marketing Director of Brother Max:

‘Harrogate offered a fantastic trade platform to introduce the Brother Max brand to the industry.  It is the first time many in the sector have seen the breadth of our product range and provided an enjoyable networking opportunity with colleagues, competitors and important trade customers.  But this is only the start of an exciting product development programme for Brother Max.  Watch this space for more of our genuinely innovative product launches."

Sassy, proven to be a brand that parents and carers can trust, was an instant winner with its bright, fresh new look being acclaimed by all that saw it.  This impressive collection of developmental toys, bath time accessories and bibs and teethers benefits from years of extensive research and development and with a substantial amount of marketing support behind the brand it's little wonder it's a winner with retailers and consumers alike.

Kids with a need for speed were more than catered for on the John Crane Ltd stand this year, with the introduction of the Branching Out^TM First Bikes.

The 'For Me' Stroller, suitable from birth to 3 years of age, has contemporary styling and innovative features meaning it has quickly become a favourite with both consumers and retailers.

Cuddledry showed their flair for quality and design once again at Harrogate, with the launch of their new toddler bathtime products.  The ‘Cuddlemoo' and ‘Cuddlebugs' form a funky addition to their range, which is led by their flagship product - the award-winning Original Cuddledry baby apron bath towel - as seen on BBC Dragons Den. 

These new Taggies Lion, Duck and Giraffe hand puppets are just cute! In baby-soft material these playful little characters trimmed with Taggies ribbons will keep those little fingers busy.

A familiar sight on every high street, there are now two different models: the top-of-the-range BuggyBoard MAXI which fits 99% of pushchairs and 3-wheelers; and the new, entry level BuggyBoard BASIC.

The fabulous Bunker from Lodger is an all-seasons Pram Cosy which fits all prams and pushchairs.  Incredibly versatile, it has two sections: a soft, plush, removable inner liner, and a warm, water repellent, outer fleece shell.  The outer and inner linings can be used together or separately depending on the weather.

BuggyWeights^TM are a unique weighting system for prams and buggies to prevent tipping over from the extra weight of shopping bags. The revolutionary design of BuggyWeights helps balance your buggy by providing enough leverage to hang up to 6kg (13lbs) of additional weight from the handlebars, thus avoiding potentially dangerous 'tips' when your child hops out.

Baby Talk Video and Baby Talk Digital Monitors are the newest additions to Lindam's award winning monitor range, using the latest in digital technology.

Designed specifically for women by women, the Venus back carrier from bushbaby is a beauty!  Stylish good looks combine with practical features: a loading leg, increased head support for baby and a sun canopy with side mesh which packs flat and fits in the main pocket. 

A brand new premium range of products designed by parents, for parents, has hit the shops in the form of Brother Max.

The Maxi-Cosi Mura has been designed with a different focus: the child.  The Mura offers an innovative package where comfort, spaciousness and flexibility are the key selling points.

CONCORD, the innovative German designer and manufacturer of car seats, travel systems and now designer nursery and home accessories will be showing its most inspiring range ever at Harrogate Nursery Fair.

The name John Crane Ltd is now not only synonymous with high quality, traditional wooden toys, but TOLO® and TOLO® Baby ensure the company's popularity across the superior plastic and plush sectors too.

Graco will be showcasing its new 2008 collection at Harrogate  this year, including sneak previews of the new imonitor^TM, the Quattro Tour Sport, a brand new Group 2/3 car seat and the Cleo. In addition, Graco will be launching its new website which features the entire product collection alongside a complete nationwide stockist list.

This year, Hippychick, the company rapidly carving out a niche for itself as a champion of outstanding products for active families, unveils its most ambitious collection ever.  Always keen to source inventive yet practical products Hippychick have recently added several new product lines.

On show at the Harrogate Nursery Fair will be our new travel system, Trio For Me, full of innovative features and contemporary styling it has a carry cot, car seat, forward & rear facing stroller and comes complete with matching accessories. Along with the multi-award winning Polly highchair you will be able to see the rest of the successful 2008 Juvenile range of products.

In its first showing at Harrogate, Yes! SuperBaby will present its revolutionary new range of "wearable playtime accessories.

Aroma Home makes its Nursery Fair debut at Harrogate.  Established in 1997, Aroma Home is an innovative and design-led British company producing a wide range of contemporary, fun and high quality holistic scented gifts. Many of the products are heatable and use local Cotswold wheat grain and pure essential oils to bring well-being and mood enhancing senses to daily life. 

New for 2008 from Sunshine Kids is the Monterey High Back Booster seat. Groups 2 and 3 compatible the Monterey has a host of exciting features and is suitable for children from 13.6kg up to 36kg in weight and from 96.5cms to 152cms in height.

Bully for Tippitoes! Champion of the discerning but prudent consumer, Tippitoes, successfully launched a Stroller earlier this year. Why? Easy, it was told that the demand "was out there". It was, so the fast growing Company keeps rolling on and you can see ( and have ) this super Stroller  in new pretty pink trim (catch a glimpse, or cast a lingering look, at Harrogate).They won't be holding their breath where this one is concerned, it's a beauty.

Harrogate will see Petite Star unveil three brand new colours for  their  triple  award-winning Zia exclusively for Independent Retailers.

Clippasafe, the leading manufacturer of child safety products, will unveil a host of new products at Harrogate, including: DVD/Digibox Protector - an adjustable screen which fits across the front of the DVD or Digital/Satellite Receiver to prevent children from playing with the buttons.

Harrogate sees the launch of a completely revolutionary patented absorption ISOfix system from Jané that will change the industries perception on ISOfix.

Thula Mama are launching a beautifully cute new collection of Soul Cool Baby natural clothing sets that complement their highly acclaimed CD of the same name and the Thula Mama singing groups that are currently being rolled out across the UK.

Still celebrating our second year as Mother & Baby magazines best loved nappy brand we will be unveiling our new TotsLife range and a fresh new look at this years Harrogate Nursery Fair.

Be sure to visit Bettacare on Stand C38.  They have been supplying quality products for over 20 years and are a well known and respected name in the mother and baby market.

Cheeky Rascals has got lots of new products to show you at Harrogate, including the new entry level BuggyBoard® BASIC and the ultimate baby carrier - the M1^TM from Lascal® (both products featured in Product News). We'll be introducing the first ever range of pedal nappy bins from Korbell® which are reusable, odour-free and include an "endless" bag system so you only use the amount you need without any pointless waste.

Britax will be introducing a number of major new product developments at this year's Harrogate Nursery Fair. In particular, Britax is set to make an important revelation in the baby transportation market. The new product, which will be unveiled in full at the show, is an innovative new carrier that allows babies to lie-flat in a comfortable, well protected environment that can be transferred from the car to wheels.

PurFlo® is currently dotting the ‘i's and crossing the ‘t's on a series of influential contracts with leading UK retailers, for SleepSac^TM and the PurFlo® mattress. And while the huge investment in its Euro-expansion plans continues to bear fruit, PurFlo® is well on the way to gaining a substantial foothold on the US market.

Infantino are excited to be back at Harrogate after a successful launch in 2007 and there will be plenty to show in 2008 as Infantino launch 3 totally new carriers, a range of new travel accessories and a number of great new infant toys. New for 2008 will be a range of ‘extended wear' carriers designed to provide maximum comfort and support for parent and baby alike.

In keeping with its commitment to deliver the most innovative products for today's parents, Summer Infant has developed the  3-Stage Super Seat  which defines  a new category in infant support and activity by providing for  three stages of development in one product

The team at Cuddledry has come up with some funky toddler bathtime products which are set to fly and charge off the shelves!  Already featured on BBC TV, the organic Cuddlebug and Cuddlemoo towels keep little ones snug as a bug or cosy as a cow, whilst incorporating play into the sometimes stressful task of getting them out of the bath and ready for bed. 

The new ip-op in great new colours will be centre stage on stand A4, sharing the limelight with a new twin pushchair developed by Bebecar: the Vector Duo. Designed around the Vector chassis, the brand new tandem comes with independent seat units that can face in either direction, and will be manufactured to the usual high standard at the Bebecar factories in Portugal.

Buggysnuggle, who have now been supplying retailers across the UK for 10 years will have a host of new designs being launched at Harrogate this year. In addition visitors to the show will see two new embroidered designs and several new colourways for existing products updating the range for the coming season.

East Coast Nursery Ltd will have all their existing and new products displayed on stand A5. Cybex, makers of the award winning Solution Car Seats, will be launching a new range of vividly coloured lightweight buggies.

A visit to the Flair stand (Hall C Stand 31) will reveal a bright new look for the infant developmental brand Sassy that is as fresh and attractive as the spring floral displays in and around Harrogate at this time of year.

Manufacturer Lascal® created the concept of the BuggyBoard® and now offers a range of design-led, innovative products all manufactured to the highest quality.

In 1973 Prince Lionheart® turned on the light, crafting handcrafted rocking horses, and years later...our light is still shining bright.  For more than three decades, Prince Lionheart products have been found in the homes of millions of families, making us one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the industry. We developed our philosophy the same way we developed our business- by listening to our customers and understanding their needs. It is an essential part of who we are, and the quality, beauty, and function of what we offer.