Light up your nights!

June 17th, 2011 by lisam

Illuminate your nights with these great lighting ideas at Kol Kid.

A store favorite, the Toadstool lamp gives off a soft, sweet light by casting light through holes in the top disguised as spots. Soft enough to be a used as a night light, but with enough glow for parents to sneak in and take a peep at slumbering wee ones, this is the perfect light for baby’s room – and your older kids will love it too!

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In the same range, and giving off the same lovely light, is the ever popular Rabbit lamp – bound to hop right into your heart!

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A sleepy companion, Twilight Turtle has a secret under his shell. Turn him on and watch the room fill stars! Projecting the night sky through his shell in three soothing color choices, (amber, green and blue), Twilight Turtle also has a 45 minute sleep timer option. He also comes with a storybook and star guide to help you identify 8 constellations. Not a fan of turtles? Twilight Ladybug is also available in store.

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If you’re looking for something on a smaller scale, Oopsy Daisy’s nightlights might be just what you’re after. These small square canvas pictures plug straight into the socket, and are illuminated by a replaceable light sitting just behind the frame. There are a multitude of pictures available – Pirates, owls, Elephants, Trucks, Fairies – just about everything your little one might want to help them through the night.

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Help keep those nightmares away with the Candela “Roomi”. Again, this house-shaped night light plugs right into the socket, but has the added bonus of a charger panel which is always lit and acts as a night light even while the unit is charging. This means you can unplug Roomi and carry it around to scare those monsters our from under the bed. (Added bonus – it will stay lit during a power outage!).

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Also from Candela is the classic “Tooli” character light. This little guy illuminates as soon as he is lifted off the charger base, or if the power goes out – and can stay charged for eight hours. Casting an ambient LED light, Tooli makes a great bedside companion – and a reassuring friend to carry on those midnight trips to the bathroom.

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Here’s to a good night’s sleep!

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Top 5 Baby Gifts

June 9th, 2011 by lisam

Here at Kol Kid, people are always asking us “What’s the best thing to buy for a new baby?” While we have hundreds of items in store, we do have a few favorites for new arrivals!

1) For comfort and versatility, you simply can’t surpass the Aden + Anais’s super soft muslin baby swaddles.

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These handy swaddling wraps can be used as burp cloths, nursing covers, stroller and car seat liners, tummy time blankets, change table covers – and of course, to swaddle a wriggly wee one! The best part? the more you wash them, the softer they get!

2) Help fashionable babies put their best feet forward with these adorable socks by Trumpette.

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With lots of styles for boys and girls, these little socks will keep tiny toes warm AND stylish!

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3) Snuggly, sweet and oh so tactile, Flat out bear is the perfect cot companion for baby.

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Handmade from 100% Australian sheepskin, baby-safe FlatOut bear comes in a range of colors and is the perfect comforting companion.

4) Colorful, creative, cheeky and modern, Parade Onesies feature fun nicknames to delight new parents. Monkey, Peanut, Sweet Pea, Bean – there is one to suit every budding new personality.

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Made in Canada from organically grown cotton, these onesies are luxuriously soft and sweet on baby skin.

5) A modern alternative to the traditional bib, bb bandanas give your teething drooler a taste of cool. With a handy clip-on for a pacifier, and a variety of funky designs, the bb bandana is a sure fire way to up the cute factor in your baby’s wardrobe.

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Made in Quebec from 100% organic cotton, the bb bandana is baby’s latest fashion essential.

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Summer Cool

June 6th, 2011 by lisam

Here are a few quick and easy ways to keep your cool and have some fun during the Summer months :

Get ready for some watery fun when you attach this whimsical sprinkler to your garden hose. Available in two styles – adorable Grub Scouts or pretty Blossom Brights – these sprinklers make it easy to keep cool in the Summer heat!

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What better way to battle heat-wave blues than with a Popsicle? The Zoku Quick Pop Maker lets you make Popsicles in as little as 7 short minutes, on your countertop, and with no electricity! Simply store the compact base in your freezer, and pull it out to make Popsicles on command. Striped pops, yoghurt pops, core-filled pops – the possibilities are endless!

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Keep the sun out of your little ones’ eyes with these adorable handmade bonnets by Urban Baby. Flip the brim up for sweet baby style, or keep it down for extra sun shade. There are so many beautiful prints to choose from – and they are all reversible so you get two looks in one!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity to keep the older kids (and adults!) occupied? Why not try the Mini Ogodisk hand trampoline – a Versatile toy that can be used as for throwing and catching (make your own versions of volleyball, baseball and tennis!), or as a frisbee. For extra summer fun, why not try it out with water balloons??! Great for playing alone, in pairs or with a bunch of friends.

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The ultimate Summer picnic essential? The Skip Hop Central Park Outdoor Blanket and Cooler Bag! Just the thing for the beach, park or playtime at home, the easily portable Central Park, with shoulder strap, unfolds into a 5′ x 5′ water-resistant blanket which features a cooler bag to store chilled drinks and snacks. Perfect!

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Baby Care at Kol Kid

June 2nd, 2011 by lisam

A brand new range of sunscreen from Sprout Botanicals has just landed on our shelves. Specially designed for babies and kids, natural, bio-degradable Sprout provides SPF 30 protection for your little one’s delicate skin. Using green tea extract, and 100% free of any harsh chemicals, this waterproof sunscreen will keep those UVA and UVB rays away!

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Also in the Sprout Botanicals range is Beautiful Baby Oil with vitamin C rich Sea Buckthorn oil, formulated to keep your baby’s skin soft and moisturized. Add some to your baby’s bath, or use it with a calming baby massage.

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Keeping baby safe is Dapple’s primary concern, and with new products in-store at Kol Kid, we’re right behind them! Using natural products and green technology, Dapple’s Toy and Surface Cleaner is perfect for cleaning what little hands touch. Use it to clean sticky toys, countertops, high chairs – you name it!

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For quick and easy cleaning, why not keep Dapple’s handy Toy Cleaner Wipes close at hand? Fragranced with pure Lavender essential oil, these biodegradable wipes will clean messy toys, surfaces and hands in no time!

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Here’s to a safe and sunburn free Summer!

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Bakker – Made with Love

May 28th, 2011 by lisam

Our new collection from “Bakker – Made With Love” features beautiful school satchels in metallics, bright patents, and beautiful graphic prints. (Note to adults: they’re also the perfect size for an ipad, if you need a cool new case!).

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Also in the range are pencil cases, wallets and back-packs in gorgeous colorful designs that will brighten any school day.

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And why not add some love to your home with Bakker’s lovely fabric light shades?

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With such beautiful colors and designs, Bakker is sure to bring some joy to both you and the little ones in your life!

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Top 5 Travel Essentials

May 26th, 2011 by lisam

Taking a trip this summer with your wee ones? Here are a few things to make your journey smoother, more comfortable – and above all, more fun!

1) Long queues at airports and waiting about for hours on your feet – not a recipe for good times. Add Trunki into the mix, and your problems are solved! Wave goodbye to travel tears and tantrums with this ingenious ride-on suitcase for kids. It’s small enough to fit into overhead storage, sturdy enough to provide a seat for tired legs, and has plenty of room to store all manner of games, clothes and toys.

Trunki comes in a variety of fun colors, and has optional add-ons including saddle bags (which can double as shoulder bags), and stickers for decorating.

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2) Long car journey? Help your kids get some comfy sleep time with the Travel Friends head rest. These cosy characters provide support for your infant’s delicate head, neck and chin.

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Travel Friends come in three sizes, from infants to kids aged 8 plus, and a variety of animals and creatures to choose from, your child is sure to find the perfect travel companion.

3) A trip of any duration is impossible without something to munch on, but how to keep those snacks from spilling out all over your hand luggage? The Snack trap is your essential tool for avoiding spills and mess! With two handles to make it easy for little hands to grip- and a lid that allows you to see and get at the snacks inside, but closes once your hand is removed – the Snack Trap will put an end to that mess of cheerios in your seat.

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4) Here at Kol Kid, we have a wealth of toys and games to occupy young minds, but some of our favorites for voyages are the GoPlay Magnetic Travel Games.

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Checkers, Chess, Bingo, Backgammon, dominoes, and so many more – these little treasures will keep kids busy for hours! With magnetic pieces that keep game parts safe during turbulence or bumps in the road, and all packed in a nifty tin, GoPlay games are compact and easy to slip into your hand luggage.

5) For the ultimate in cool for your little adventurer, we introduce Mad Pax! This spiky back-pack is a great way to get your kids to carry their own games, toys and travel necessities on your trip – it looks so awesome they won’t want to take it off!

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Don’t worry – it only looks predatory – the spikes are actually soft. With breathable mesh fabric on the back and straps, this comfy pack has tons of space inside and style that packs a punch!

Bon Voyages!

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