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proud to welcome you to The BEST PRODUCTS Media Guide for Baby and Beyond (Holiday
2004). This Media Guide is designed to provide an easy and convenient reference
to a few of the most phenomenal children's products in the marketplace today so
that you may share that information with your readers and viewers.




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that product descriptions are provided by the manufacturer and that Orca Communications
can not guarantee that the products included in this media guide offer the benefits
as described by the manufacturer. The Best Products Media Guides are offered
solely for the purpose of giving media information about new or improved products
in the marketplace.



With more than 4,000,000 babies
being born every year*, it's no wonder there are thousands of children's
products on the market these days! Companies are developing innovative
items that make life easier and better for families. The latest trends
are toward upscale products and items of convenience.



Orca Communications Unlimited,
LLC is proud to welcome you to The BEST PRODUCTS Media Guide for Baby
and Beyond (Holiday 2004). This Media Guide is designed to provide an
easy and convenient reference to a few of the most phenomenal children's
products in the marketplace today so that you may share that information
with your readers and viewers.



Orca Communications Unlimited
is dedicated to finding products that make life easier, safer, and more
convenient while adding to the joy of being a parent - and of being a
kid!



*Source: Center for Disease
Control/National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics
Reports 2001

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Be advised
that product descriptions are provided by the manufacturer and that Orca Communications
can not guarantee that the products included in this media guide offer the benefits
as described by the manufacturer. The Best Products Media Guides are offered
solely for the purpose of giving media information about new or improved products
in the marketplace.



 

Best for Baby & Beyond
(Holiday 2004)

 

ToddlerCoddler
ToddlerCoddler
ToddlerCoddler
Product Description: ToddlerCoddler is an award-winning comfort travel system that “stops the slump” by providing head, neck and lateral support for forward-facing toddlers 12 months to 8 years of age. ToddlerCoddler is Parenting-Mom TestedTM and is the proud recipient of the iParenting Media Award for Best Products for 2004.

Sold At: Web site: www.toddlercoddler.com; retailers nationwide

Retail Price: $29.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.toddlercoddler.com info@toddlercoddler.com
Mac & Cool Quick Cooling Dish
Tudy's, Inc.
Mac & Cool Quick Cooling Dish
Product Description: The Mac And Cool Quick Cooling Dish eliminates the need to blow on hot food. Place a child's serving in the frozen dish and the ice inside starts cooling food instantly without diluting it. In seconds, hot food is cooled to a temperature appropriate for a young child. A mom-invented product.

Sold At: www.MacAndCool.com, The Right Start, select grocery and baby stores

Retail Price: $5.99-$7.99

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.MacAndCool.com Denise@macandcool.com
Shoe Clues™
Mom Inventors, Inc.
Shoe Clues™
Product Description: Shoe Clues™ are fun and durable stickers that teach children to put the right shoe on the right foot! Shoe Clues™ feature three pairs of stickers in a colorful package. On each pair of stickers is a lovable animal that, when properly placed in the heel of a child’s shoes, will be looking at the other.

Sold At: The Right Start, Leaps & Bounds Catalog, www.safeandsecurebaby.com

Retail Price: Suggested retail $3.99 - $5.99

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.mominventors.com tmonosoff@mominventors.com
BabyTrekker
Pettersen Infant Products
BabyTrekker
Product Description: The BabyTrekker baby carrier takes first place in comfort and security. It offers easy on and off cuddle, scenic, nursing, and two backpack positions. The wide padded straps and waistband properly distribute baby’s weight over the back and hips. The handy front pocket holds extras, or flips inside out to hold the carrier. Fits birth to age 3, or 8 to 40 lbs.

Sold At: www.babytrekker.com

Retail Price: $80.00 U.S. Dollars

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.babytrekker.com judy@babytrekker.com
The Story of ME Collection
Perfect Memory Publications
The Story of ME Collection
Product Description: The Story of ME collection of child memory albums is designed to keep pace with today’s changing family dynamic by offering a flexible format for preserving childhood keepsakes. Personalization kits allow those families adopting, with twins or triplets, or of Jewish faith, to adjust the contents to fit their needs.

Sold At: Specialty stores nationwide / www.MyPerfectMemories.com

Retail Price: $39.95 - $65.00

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.myperfectmemories.com info@myperfectmemories.com
Strollertime: A Complete Workout With Baby in Tow CD/DVD set
Bee Home Video, LLC
Strollertime: A Complete Workout With Baby in Tow CD/DVD set
Product Description: This unique workout program was designed to be fun for mom and baby while mom gets back in shape. Participants begin with a power walk with their baby in a stroller listening to the audio guided CD, then return home for twenty-five minutes of full body toning, stretching and relaxation following the DVD. The video provides on screen graphics for baby so that mom can focus on exercise.

Sold At: www.strollertime.com (list of retailers online)

Retail Price: $19.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.strollertime.com sales@strollertime.com
The Snack-Trap
Mossworld Enterprises, Inc.
The Snack-Trap
Product Description: Finally, a children’s plastic snack-cup with an anti-spill lid that allows little hands to get to the “goods” without spilling them all over! When the hands are removed from the cup, the flaps of the soft plastic lid close up, thus preventing spills of the snacks and making it a great product for moms!

Sold At: The Right Start, One Step Ahead, buy, buy Baby, www.snacktrap.com for list of retailers.

Retail Price: $4.99-$6.99

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.Snacktrap.com cmoss@mossworld.com
Paper Hugs
Paper Hugs, LLC
Paper Hugs
Product Description: Paper Hugs is a kit that gives parents a fun way to pack a specialized message with their child's lunch - designer napkins, stickers with various sayings and crayons for writing additional personalized messages. The stickers contain many messages suited for various school-related circumstances. Paper Hugs also can be used as reminders for upcoming events such as field-trips, and parents can also provide test tips, after-school reminders and surprise announcements.

Sold At: www.paper-hugs.com / retailers (being marketed) / fundraisers

Retail Price: $9.95 per kit + S&H

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.paper-hugs.com info@paper-hugs.com
Children’s Songs; A Collection of Childhood Favorites
Rock Me Baby Records
Children’s Songs; A Collection of Childhood Favorites
Product Description: Children’s Songs is a collection of 38 creative, upbeat songs that will delight and inspire your little ones to move, sing and clap along. Susie Tallman and friends create clever new arrangements utilizing guitars, train whistles, piano, banjos, accordions, and even clanging spoons and good ole' people whistling. For 72 minutes of joy, listeners re-discover favorites, and uncover beloved forgotten tunes; from playful to educational — this music is pure magic!

Sold At: The Right Start, Amazon.com, Baby Center.com, CD Baby.com or www.rockmebabyrecords.com

Retail Price: $12.99 regular shrink-wrapped or $15.99 gift-wrapped in tulle with plush finger-puppet

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.rockmebabyrecords.com info@rockmebabyrecords.com
Baby Bands
Jodi Jaffe Designs
Baby Bands
Product Description: Baby Bands are a sophisticated, new approach to the traditional mother's ring. Each band is beautifully crafted in brushed platinum or white gold, set with pink diamonds for a baby girl and blue diamonds for a baby boy. The collection also offers pink and blue sapphires, or the birthstone(s) of your choice.

Sold At: Jodi Jaffe Designs, www.babybands.net

Retail Price: $450-$3450

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.babybands.net kelcreech@accesstoledo.com
Comfaset, the cool car seat cover
Caring Parent Designs
Comfaset, the cool car seat cover
Product Description: A reflective car seat cover used while the seat is unoccupied. Keeps buckles from becoming hot enough to burn children. Keeps seat 50 degrees cooler than rest of car. Extra cooling pack keeps carseat cold. Rolls up and attaches to back of carseat for easy storage. Machine washable and dryer safe.

Sold At: Limited retail stores and online, www.caringparentdesigns.com

Retail Price: $24.95 to $29.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.caringparentdesigns.com Carl@caringparentdesigns.com
DreamPearls Trading Co. ~ Another Tooth Fairy Keepsake
DreamPearls LLC
DreamPearls Trading Co. ~ Another Tooth Fairy Keepsake
Product Description: DreamPearls creators introduce another Tooth Fairy Keepsake Gift ~ A rousing escapade where teeth are turned to DreamPearls and then traded for magical treasures! All sets include a wooden keepsake box, 12 magical treasures with letters from the tooth fairy, a tooth bag and a fully illustrated storybook complete with journal pages for recording each lost tooth memory.

Sold At: www.dreampearls.com

Retail Price: $49.99

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.DreamPearls.com julie@dreampearls.com
WaterToT water friendly baby carrier
WaterToT Inc.
WaterToT water friendly baby carrier
Product Description: WaterToT, original, and award winning! Our WaterToT carrier was the first to fully develop the concept of a landbased carrier into the comfortable, sturdy yet ultra soft neoprene based carrier for popular water environments. Tested by 3 independent groups for the iParenting “Best/Hot Products of 2004”, WaterToT is #1.

Sold At: specialty retailers, listing at www.watertot.com

Retail Price: approximately $60 includes free black mesh carrying bag

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.watertot.com geoffrey@watertot.com
Baby Gourmet & Food Safari Video/DVD Series
Yum Yum Studios, LLC
Baby Gourmet & Food Safari Video/DVD Series
Product Description: Motivating children to eat fruits and vegetables is now as easy as pushing play! Baby Gourmet and the Food Safari series are the first videos and DVD/s that introduce children, 4 months to 6 years old, to the world of food! Through stimulating both right and left brain, in Baby Gourmet, and exciting nutrition expeditions for 2-6 year olds in Food Safari, children are motivated to eat fruits and vegetables in a fun way.

Sold At: www.yumyumstudios.com, amazon.com, 800-380-1213

Retail Price: $12.99 VHS, $14.99 DVD

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.yumyumstudios.com katheryn@yumyumstudios.com
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