Baby boom: specialty products for little ones make giant steps in 2007.
THE BABY BUMP may have been the hottest accessory in Hollywood this past year, with celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, Julia Roberts and Gwen Stefani bringing motherhood to the red carpet with panache. Following the celebrity baby boom is a treasure trove of upscale baby care products...

Study tracks chemical effects in baby products.
Byline: Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring...

Safeway Offers New 'Mom to Mom' Baby Products.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-13 May 2008-Safeway Offers New 'Mom to Mom' Baby Products(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Safeway announced the launch of mom to mom, a new line of baby products developed with the input and guidance of real moms based on what they need and want...

TwoMiniBirdsCreations.com Takes a 'Back to Basics' Approach to Baby Showers.
DARIEN, Conn., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recession in full swing, expectant parents and their loved ones are looking for ways to reduce the costs associated with baby showers without sacrificing on quality. A newly born website -- TwoMiniBirdsCreations.com -- promises to do just that, delivering consumers high-quality,...

Dorel Acquires Belgium Juvenile Products Company - New unit to provide unique high-end products throughout Europe.
EXCHANGES TSX: DII.B, DII.A MONTREAL, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) today announced a further strengthening of its successful high-end European juvenile lines with the purchase of all of the outstanding shares of Belgium-based BABY ART bvba. Created in 2006, BABY ART bvba...

Q4 2008 Sales Increase for Health and Safety Products Company.
Kidz-Med Inc. Experiences Increase in Sales at Pharmacy Retail Level, Kidz-Med Thermofocus 5-in-1 Debuts on "Fox & Friends" WESTON, Fla., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Scientific Resources (Pink Sheets: ASFX) today announced that pharmacy retail sales alone increased by 38% in the 4th quarter of 2008 compared...

Savvy Moms-To-Be Can Shop Smart With Kmart's Layaway.
Kmart Makes Mother's Day Gift Buying Easy and Affordable HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While springtime is yet to be in the air, it's never too early to plan ahead for a baby's spring arrival and Mother's Day. From outfitting the nursery to outfitting the...

Cruising with Little Ones is Child's Play Onboard Disney Cruise Line.
CELEBRATION, Fla., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveling with infants and toddlers on Disney Cruise Line will soon be easier than ever thanks to a cruise industry-first service that delivers baby supplies directly to guest staterooms and a host of child-friendly offerings onboard the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder....

New Website from KibiStores Provides a Unique Deal Everyday.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- KibiStores, a fast growing chain of branded retail websites launches a new site, KibiExpress(TM), ( http://www.kibiexpress.com/ ) focused on offering one new deal each day on a wide range of consumer oriented products. The new site launch comes at a time when Internet...

Toys"R"Us, Inc. and Safe Kids Worldwide Partner to Offer Tips to Help Parents Keep Kids Safe While On-the-Go.
Parents and Caregivers Urged to Practice Simple Travel Safety Measures to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries and Deaths WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's a quick trip to the store, an extended vacation, a sleepover at Grandma's or a stay at a hotel, creating a safe...