Playtime New York and Our 2012 Catalog

This weekend, for the second time, Woolly Boo will participate in the very chic trade show Playtime New York. During the last edition of the show, Woolly Boo garnered a LOT of media attention. You can read all about it here. Playtime New York will be open from Saturday, July 30 through Monday, August 1. The hours are 9 am to 6 pm.

In addition, Woolly Boo has also donated several of their products for a Pop-up Shop that will be open on the premises. Here, you can purchase items from all the featured designers and brands at 70% discount. Now, who doesn't like a good sale?!? All proceeds will benefit K.I.D.S., a global children's charity.

Also making a debut is our 2012 catalog. You can view the online version here. Let us know what you think. You can pick up your own copy when you come to see us at Playtime.

See you there.

Happy Parents' Day!

To all the Woolly Boo parents out there!

Parents’ Day was established in 1994 for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children."

So, to all the parents out there, kick back and relax on this day honoring you and your hard work.

How To Treat Baby Sunburn

So what do you do if your baby shows sunburn symptoms after a day at the beach? Pink or red skin, blisters, swelling, and itching are some of the symptoms of sunburn. Because your baby’s skin is sensitive, sunburn is a serious problem which needs to be treated immediately. Here are some tips to alleviate your baby’s sunburn:

• Apply a cool washcloth to the affected skin. This helps relieve any swelling.
• If your baby is itching, apply aloe vera or calamine lotion to the sunburn.
• Use over-the-counter pain relief medicine made for babies to reduce irritation.
• Make sure you give your baby water and other fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Keep your baby in loose clothing until the sunburn has healed.
• Do NOT apply vitamin E, petroleum jelly, warm water, or sunburn anesthetic sprays to sunburned skin.
• Make sure you call a doctor if large areas of your baby’s skin are sunburned or if your baby gets a fever.

Tips For Taking Your Baby To the Beach

It’s that time of the year…beach season! When taking your baby to the beach, make sure to follow some of these tips to ensure a fun and safe trip:

• Formula bottles, or water to keep the kids from getting dehydrated
• Snacks
• A small tent to provide shade
• Plenty of age-appropriate toys
• Extra diapers and wipes
• Extra beach towels
• Apply sunscreen before you leave the house to ensure the block has absorbed into the skin before getting exposed to the sun.

And never, ever, forget to have fun!

Happy Independence Day!

Fourth of July is the day we celebrate our country’s independence from the British Empire, declared in 1776. Whether you are spending this day at a family barbecue or at the beach, make sure you find a nice place to catch the fireworks happening later tonight. And, have fun.

Happy Canada Day!

To our neighbors to the North (and some of our best customers). Enjoy!