Wild Rides

July 14th, 2011 by lisam

Summer’s here in full force – and it’s time to get outside! What better way to catch a cooling breeze than to go for a ride on one of our push powered ride-on’s for kids.

First up, there’s the new BIT bike. With wide wheels for extra balance, and an ergonomic handle, this is the perfect way to help your tiny ones take their first steps into the world of wheels.

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Leading the pack for Summer fun this year are the Maxi and Mini Kick Scooters – we’ve seen them all over the city, with kids big and small zooming around the parks to their heart’s delight. Made with reinforced fiberglass, these three wheeled beauties are both durable and lightweight. Their ‘lean and steer’ mechanism allows sweet turns and the ‘spoon’ brake and double rear wheels provide stability and performance.

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With two sizes – the Mini for under 5′s, and the Maxi (with adjustable handle-bars) for the bigger kids – Kick Scooters will provide years of outdoor fun.

Looking for something with style for your little racer? Look no further than the silver speedster! An exact reproduction of a toy made in the early 1900s, the Speedster features a working steering column and cool racing graphics – the ultimate in retro chic!

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And while we’re talking retro cool, take a look at this Fire Truck ride on for your aspiring fire fighter! With it’s vibrant red and shiny chrome, this little truck features a working horn and steering column for fast emergency response action!

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Get those little legs moving!

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Pretty Little Things

July 8th, 2011 by lisam

Have a special event coming up? Or does your little princess like to dress up, just because? Then you are in for a treat with the beautiful array of girls special occasion wear we have in store.

Brand new to Kol Kid are these gorgeous headbands and fascinators made with exquisite silks, lace, feathers and vintage rhinestone buttons. These lovely creations are sure to dress up any outfit, and are so pretty you’ll want to wear them yourself!

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Dagmar Daley brings us the ultimate in sweet with these gorgeous silk and tulle dresses. Perfect for a flower girl, for a tiny ballerina, a birthday girl, or for that impromptu make believe tea party!

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For even more fluff and ruffles, you can’t go past a Kaiya Eve Pettiskirt. Layers and layers of beautiful flouncy tulle create the perfect skirt for twirling. We also have matching ruffle tops to complete the look.

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For that extra bit of glitz, why not try a beautifully made necklace from Lamantine of Paris. These bright baubles are made with a variety of sweet charms, carefully chosen to make the wee wearer beam with pride.

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….and last, but certainly not least, let’s see somethings for the Mamas! Why should the kids have all the fun? Margaret Solow makes delicate necklaces from semi-precious stones, both smooth and faceted, which add a little glamor to any outfit. She also makes the Wabi-Sabi necklace by dropping liquid silver into sand and stringing the tiny imperfect shapes on red cord for a striking look. Add one of these gorgeous necklaces to your jewellery box and you will have a piece that you can wear everyday for a simple touch of elegance.

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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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Kamoi Kakoshi Masking Tape

June 3rd, 2011 by lisam

Polka dots! Stripes! Metallics! Graphic prints! We’ve got Kamoi Kakoshi Masking Tape at Kol Kid to suit all your crafting and packaging needs. Use them to seal an envelope, decorate a gift, brighten up your journal or scrap-book, or just to stick things that need sticking!

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Founded nearly 90 years ago in Okayma, Japan, Kamoi Kakoshi’s world famous and completely original ‘mt’ brand rice paper masking tape comes in a variety of beautiful colors and designs.

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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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Bla Bla New-comers at Kol Kid

May 6th, 2011 by lisam

Magic has come to Kol Kid! Come and meet Mirabelle and Balthazar, two new characters from Bla Bla’s range of gorgeous soft toys. With his jaunty top-hat and cheeky mustache, conjurer Balthazar and his beautifully attired assistant, Mirabelle, are sure to delight an aspiring young magician!

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We’ve also welcomed Beauregard the Wolf and sleepy Wooly Sheep to our extensive Bla Bla menagerie. These two adorable additions are available in small and large sizes.

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Also new from Bla Bla is this whimsical mustache pillow. The stripy handles make it easy for your kids can carry around for playtime or naptime, or just for cuddles.

These new friends are made by fair trade Peruvian artisans, like all of the goodies from Bla Bla kids.

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