The Cambridge Satchel Company make traditional leather satchels. Founded by Julie Deane, who was motivated to find a way to place her daughter, who was being bullied at her school, into a private school. This company is only 4 years old but these made in England IT bags are very cool accessories that your kids can easily put their snack boxes into.

The Fluro Satchels

Some colours for the boys

Looking for a unique, but amazing, baby bag? Something to throw all those nappies | change of clothes | bottles | bibs etc into?

We have found some very cool bags that will make you feel very special and you get to support a group of women in a remote part of Pakistan. Have a read about PollyandMe

We found a beautiful new kids hair care brand that does all the right things! We had a chat with Hot Tot’s founder, Megan Gage, and asked her about her ethical, safe, no chemical, gives back, inspires and empowers children brand…………

Hot Tot produces salon-quality hair styling products for babies and children without the use of harsh or harmful chemicals.  Created to enhance the lives of children, the products promote a positive self-image from an early age so kids feel beautiful, special and confident from the time they’re small.  Hot Tot employs eco-friendly business practices and also donates a portion of it’s proceeds to charities that benefit children so the success of the brand reaches farther than those fortunate enough to use the products.

“I created the Hot Tot line for my son after spending a year mixing styling products with baby lotion,” said Megan Gage, Hot Tot’s founder and creator.  “I was frustrated that there wasn’t a product on the market that was gentle enough for infants and smelled suitable for little ones.  I stumbled upon an article called ‘No More Toxic Tub’ (Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, 2009) and was inspired to create a line that was both safe and fabulous.  I’m a mom that loves some sparkle!”

Hot Tot’s line consists of six products formulated for tots ranging from birth through ten years old.  Each item contains the brand’s signature scent, which was inspired the smell of a Cabbage Patch Doll (LOVE IT!).  Moms love Hot Tot’s sleek packaging, high-performance products (they work well but easily wash out), and heavenly scent.  Kids love having their own products (just like mom and dad!) and the freedom to try different hairstyles.  From scholarly to sporty, funky to fabulous, these guys have a product to help kid’s achieve their favorite looks and express their personality.

“I always feel very flattered when I receive a photo of a tot who uses the line,” says Megan.  “Who doesn’t smile at the sight of stylish child who feels great!?!  Confidence from an early age gives kids the power to grow into whatever they can dream.”

It is the ultimate gadget for the aspirational yummy mummy. And the Bugaboo Donkey pushchair is virtually flying out of shops following its UK launch this week – despite costing as much as a second-hand car. John Lewis in London, where the cheapest prams sell for £55, is selling the £1,200 version at the rate of one every hour.

The Donkey caused a frenzy earlier this month in the U.S., where it is reported to have been snapped up by celebrities including mother-to-be Mariah Carey. Boasting an expandable frame which transforms with a click from one-seater to two-seater, it is the first stroller to top £1,000 and is dubbed the sports car of the buggy world. At just 29 inches wide, it is narrower than any other stroller on the market and is designed with twins or children close in age in mind.

The Donkey has spacious reclining seats and lots of storage, including a coffee cup holder. And its wheel positions can be altered to tackle sandy or snowy conditions. A John Lewis spokesman said: ‘It’s been massive. We’ve been selling the equivalent of one an hour – which is very impressive given that it’s such an expensive product.’  Bugaboo, a Dutch firm, is defying expectations in an already competitive market.

Its previous pushchairs have featured on Sex And The City and been used to transport the offspring of singer Gwen Stefani and actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Research from Mintel found UK spending on buggies and prams has defied the recession by rising 13 per cent over the past two years. In the U.S., where the Donkey now requires a waiting list, mothers were paying £50 to attend product launches.

Kari Boiler, president of Bugaboo Americas, told the New York Daily News: ‘We knew it would be popular but it’s turned into a global frenzy.

‘One mother even told us she’d put off having a second child until after the launch.’ Ashley Ristau, founder of the baby concierge service Nest Prep, believes the Donkey is what every parent – and child – has been waiting for. ‘The Donkey is a top-of-the-line, luxury, side-by-side stroller for twins or two kids that are close in age,’ she said. ‘I don’t think it’s ideal for one child. It’s basically a regular Bugaboo with a little side storage compartment. ‘I do, however, think it’s great for either twins or children between a year to two years apart, when both kids still need to be strolled. ‘The Bugaboo brand is one of the more expensive options on the market, with lots of customising options and a chic look.’

Source: The Daily Mail

NIPPER Mini is the world’s first kids helmet with perfect fit and appealing skate and dirt halfshell
styling. TSG’s new Nipper is the first in-mold half-shell helmet for little children.

It offers perfect fit and ultimate protection even at the sides of a child’s super sensitive head.
The Nipper is the latest development of Swiss helmet expert TSG. After several years of
research and development, including both the intense analysis of children’s head shapes as
well as the adaptation of casting molds to their specific anatomic features, TSG proudly
presents a new kids helmet for spring 2011.
Flyweight design for sensible children’s heads The Nipper is designed using an in-mold manufacturing process: a solid polycarbonate outer
shell is fused with a shock-absorbing EPS inner shell. Thanks to this efficient manufacturing process, the helmet only weighs 195 g without sacrificing protection performance.
Safe and low fit The Nipper is made for children’s head sizes from 48 to 51 and can be used from the point of when children start to walk. It is the world’s first kids helmet of this size which truly fits without the need of an additional adjustment wheel at the back. Traditional kids helmets have to be re-adjusted every time, which increases the risk of adjustment failures and a negative influence on the safety aspects due to additional parts and pieces on the head.

SO if you have a crazy, adventurous, skater, biker, boarder, rider of any kind, child these new helmets are the business. They are currently available in 2 colours:

Click here for more information on TSG (Technical Safety Gear)

Now travel can be fun for the whole family! Trunki has developed a range of kids-friendly luggage that lets them keep up while trying to make that flight, and keep them entertained once you’ve discovered it’s been delayed…

There’s something for everyone, like Freddie the Fire Engine for him.

Or the hot pink Trixie for her.

On top of the very cool wheeled suit cases they have a range of backpacks and other other fun travel accessories. All available online or through Amazon.com

A delightful take on sock puppets, these darling socks feature 3D pop-up paws, tails and heads. Non-skid bottoms and a fun wraparound design make these perfect for new walkers. Baby’s animal friends are also designed to playfully sit atop shoes.
Too much fun!

Available in packs of 3 through Amazon.com

Puppy, Teddy & Monkey.

Panda, Kitty & Bunny.

And what fantastically fun packaging…

Strolling down Broadway after a late lunch yesterday I was distracted by the small crafts market that’s just popped up at the Madison Square Park.

Amongst the usual that you can expect at such a venue I noticed a very cool collection of childrenswear, Paradis Found, made exclusively with recycled and vintage fabrics. All handmade and one-of-a-kind pieces, there was a fantastic range of coats and hats in preparation for the coming cold months here in NYC.

If you happen to be in the neighborhood over the next month, drop by to check it out (and say hello to Dana Paradis, the designer behind the range). Alternatively, check out their website.