Summer gear, summer fun

Babyvibe has the scoop on some great gear from local companies to make summer living easier for your little ones.

For the sole

Here at babyvibe, we’re big fans of Little Soles Shoes. The Calgary-based company will always hold a special place in this babyvibe momma’s heart as my baby’s first pair of shoes were Little Soles. Iin addition to the sentimentality of Little Soles, we’re cheerleaders for this mom-run company as it is making big steps in the world of providing children with toxin-free shoes.

To ensure shoes are toxin-free, all leathers and the outsole are tested for toxic elements, many of which are found in mainstream clothing and shoes. In addition to providing a variety of funky styles, Little Soles shoes are affordable, great quality and a fantastic choice to outfit your child in. For the summer, let your child’s tootsies stay cool and comfortable with Little Soles sandals.

Available for children from birth to age eight at www.littlesolesshoestore.com.

For the body

For little ones on the go in the summertime, protecting them from sunburn is important. For little ones who like to play in the sand, roll around and have lots of fun while the sun shines down, it’s important to outfit them in comfortable and sun-smart clothing. Here’s where Agoo comes in.

Run by a Vancouver-based family, Agoo creates activewear for babies and children. We like their cool stylings and the fact that their threads provide UV protection of UPF50 plus. In addition, the wick-away fibres help prevent children from overheating as the fibres pull moisture away from the skin. Other cool features about Agoo is that they use repreve fleece, which is made from recycle materials, and eco-friendly bamboo fabric in some of their products. Visit the Agoo website at www.agoo4u.com.

For spills

While at the beach, camping or at a picnic, you no longer have to worry about that melting summer treat staining your baby’s or toddler’s white top thanks to a leather bib from Mally Designs. If a sticky purple popsicle happens to melt all over a Mally bib, have no fear. All you need to do is wipe it down or splash some water over it and, voila, the bib is good as new.

Started by a mom and dad in BC, Mally Designs offers an adorable line up of leather bibs that are designed and made in Canada. Perfect for summer eating adventures, Mally Bibs are the way to go. Check out the bibs at www.mallybibs.com.

Win a shopping spree!

All three of these companies are graciously giving away a $50 shopping spree to each of their stores!

To enter, you'll need to visit their websites and do some summer sleuthing.

Visit www.littlesolesshoestore.com find a common toxin found in mainstream footwear.
Visit www.agoo4u.com and find out what the Agoo Leggings are made of.
Visit www.mallybibs.com and pick out your favourite bibs.

Once you’ve got your three answers, please e-mail them, along with your contact information, to prize@babyvibe.ca. Contest closes Friday, July 16, 2010, at midnight.

Summer gear, summer fun

For the sole

For the body

For spills

Win a shopping spree!

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