PediPed: Perfect Ballet Flat for a Mini- Fashionista

How many times has your mini-me tried on your stilettos? Well this time we are ditching the stilettos and we want to try on her shoes!

Just this fall, the BIGGEST news from pediped was the introduction of its newest arrival, "The Couture Collection." We just can't get enough of the safari themed collection that features four irresistibly captivating styles designed exclusively for fashion-forward children. The striking chic exotic skins enhance any mini-fashionista. You know what they say, like mother, like daughter!

The limited edition Couture Collection comes in Audrey black, Gabriella pink and Jules gold, all with snakeskin embossed leather (so cute!) and Nadia red with crocodile embossed leather. They are available in 0-24 months. Suggestion? Grab them up in all four colors because they are a TO DIE for addition to your little ones wardrobe.

Features we can't live without:

• Unique & comfortable ankle straps
• Soft cushioned leather soles
• Velcro fasteners
• Seal of Acceptance from the APMA for promoting healthy foot development

About pediped™

pediped™ footwear was launched in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company one of the fastest-growing children's footwear brands in the United States. pediped™ footwear is sold in over 2500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between their two lines, Originals and Flex. Originals (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2+) and Flex (rubber-soled shoes for children 1-6 years) are available in EU sizes from 20 to 29. For more information, visit www.pediped.com or call 1-702-567-0311.

End Note: The first four styles within “The Couture Collection” will be available in limited edition quantities for Fall/Winter 2009 before gracefully making way for the next quartet of styles expected to arrive spring 2010. The Couture Collection retails for $42.

Stars Step Out: Celebs Sign For a Cause

Stars Step Out to Join pediped® footwear in Raising Funds

for the Make-A-Wish Foundation^®

More than 50 well-known entertainers and athletes will participate in Stars for a Wish, an online auction of autographed pediped® baby shoes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The auction will run Oct. 25-Nov. 1 on Charity Buzz at http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/Pediped.

Celebrities who signed pediped® baby shoes for the auction include:

MOVIES Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Pierce Brosnan, Andy Garcia, Molly Ringwald, Rachel Weisz

TELEVISION Tim Allen, Courtney Cox Arquette, Marcia Cross, Jennie Garth, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Heidi Klum, Charlie Sheen, Jon Stewart

MUSIC:Clay Aiken, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill

SPORTS Jerome Bettis, Anna Kournikova, Shaquille O’Neal, Mark Teixeira, J.D. Drew, David Ortiz

Recipients will receive the shoes attractively displayed in a cherry-finished shadow box or clear acrylic box complete with an engraved plaque.

The Stars for a Wish fundraiser has a minimum goal of $25,000, which will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. One-hundred percent of the funds raised through the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“We were overwhelmed by the willingness of so many celebrities, many of them already familiar with our brand, to generously help us support this cause,” said Angela Edgeworth, President and Co-Founder of pediped® footwear. “Now it’s all up to the public to bid high for these shoes so they not only receive a beautifully presented keepsake from their favorite celebrity, but more importantly, so they will be helping children facing life-threatening medical conditions.”

To learn more about the Stars for a Wish fundraiser and to view a complete list of participating celebrities, visit www.pediped.com/stars.

About pediped®

Pediped® footwear was launched in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company one of the fastest-growing children's footwear brands in the United States. Pediped® footwear is sold in over 2500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between their two lines, Originals and Flex. Originals (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2+) and Flex (rubber-soled shoes for children 1-6 years) are available in EU sizes from 20 to 29. For more information, visit http://www.pediped.com/ or call 1-702-567-0311.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 180,000 wishes in the United States since its inception. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish^®.

MUTSY: ONE word. ONE company. not just ONE must have

We just learned of a new company and a new fave for Cupcake Mag. It was a MUST to share immediately. Just a few days ago Mutsy was nice enough to send us the Mutsy Grow-Up! to review(and fall in love with) for our little ones. This is by far the most stylish seat at the table for baby. The Mutsy Grow-Up! booster seat allows baby to sit in the average grown up chair very safe and very comfy. The Grow-Up! features a cleaver harness (no getting out here) to ensure baby is securely fastened at all times; a major plus for moms. It is also is very easy to clean with a slight wipe down (another plus) and an easy to transport seat is ideal from when baby can sit unaided to approximately 4 years of age. The only problem you may have: not getting your little babe out of it as our “tot testers” wanted to sit in it all day. It is available in a great splash of colors: Apple, Nut, Raspberry, Aqua and Mandarin and retails for only $59! A super great price for the modern little boster chairs that branch away from the same old seat.

About Mutsy

Founded in 1935 as Mutsaerts, Netherlands-based Mutsy began as a manufacturer of traditional style prams. In the new millennium, the Mutsy line was transformed with an aesthetically beautiful and technologically advanced frame as the basis of its current product offerings. Designed to meet the needs of today's modern and mobile parent, the Mutsy collection's unique modular system offers flexibility for all lifestyles. The company's distinctive from birth to early childhood products include strollers, a high chair, bibs, baby rocker, and an array of baby essentials and accessories. Mutsy USA offices are located in Chester, New Jersey.

THE other MUST HAVE: THE TRANSPORTER

AS SEEN ON: Spotted on some of our favorite celeb moms and dads - MUTSY parents like Casey Affleck, Halle Berry, Brooke Burke, Isla Fisher, Mariska Hargitay,Heidi Klum, Nancy O'Dell, Trista Sutter, and Tiger Woods all cruising their little tots around in a Mutsy stroller. It was also spotted on ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" in October 2008.

Not only is the Mutsy Grow Up! a great product but Mutsy just debuted their newest lightweight stroller with unparalleled flexibility, features and value; the TRANSPORTER. Keeping the modernistic stroller design in mind this stroller features a distinctive modular, flexible system and is not only the lightest weight stroller to date but it is also light on your wallet as it is the company's most affordable. If you are a cost conscious MAMA-ista this high quality baby transport solution is ideal for you.

Ideal for parents on the go, the sporty, full-size Transporter can be used in combination with a bassinet (sold separately) or Graco, Peg-Perego or Maxi-Cosi car seat (optional car seat adaptors are sold separately). The bassinet and car seat adaptor easily clicks onto the frame over the stroller seat, easing mom's ability to switch between modes. Additionally, the Transporter seat can easily be completely removed for a sleek look as a pram or travel system. Two front swivel wheels offer exceptional flexibility and maneuverability. Transporter can be folded quickly into an extremely compact form with minimal effort. The four quick-release wheels are easily removable, allowing for even greater compactness and lightness when folded. The deep and padded reclining seat and large, protective hood create a comfortable and serene environment for napping or strolling on a sunny day. A foot rest provides comfort for an older child, and a convenient shopping basket is also included. Other features include height adjustable 4-position push bar and back support adjustment. Mutsy's new Parasol Collection ($49) adds a touch of style to both sun protection and baby's favorite ride. The parasols feature sturdy construction and a quick release mechanism that allows for easy attachment and removal to any Mutsy stroller. The stroller is available in Sand, Grey,Black and Red.

Recommended Retail: $399, $150 optional bassinet (which is just a must for you fashionistas as it makes the "look") The Mutsy Transporter is available online at www.mutsy.com and at leading specialty juvenile products stores nation wide.

WHATS FASHIONABLE NEW FROM MUTSY &

WHAT YOU NEED…..NOW!

Mealtime reaches a new level of style and functionality with two new high chairs; the Easygrow and the Easygrow "Next" High Chair and the Dirtbusters Baby Bib. The Easygrow "Next" with its sleek brushed aluminum finish features a unique dinner tray with a tilting feature that folds down and away from to allow for baby to be placed and removed easily from the seat. The chair's seat features a comfortable molded plastic seat with the luxurious texturized feel of suede. The innovative chair brings life to a home's interior design and with its 9-position adjustable seat height and foot support the chair can grow with the child. Using the tray or bar, baby can be positioned right up to the table. For a toddler, just the seat and footrest makes the Easygrow "Next" functional and eventually the footrest can be removed for an older child to utilize when sitting at a table or at a desk. A new Easygrow high chair also debuts with a shortened wheel base designed to take up less room and the new dinner tray with tilting feature. The durable and lightweight chair features an easily adjustable seat and foot rest. Available in White or Dark Grey. Recommended Retail: $199. Available at retail February/March 2010.

The Dirtbusters Baby Bib with its friendly monster design makes mealtime easier for mom and much more fun for baby! The bib's unique fabric allows spills, liquids or food to easily slide down its surface and into its pocket without soaking through or being absorbed. Neither the bib nor baby gets stained. Simply surface wash the Dirtbusters Baby Bib with a soft wet cloth after each use. A 2-position adjustable Velcro closure is featured for optimal fit and comfort. Available in Blue or Orange. Recommended Retail: $25. Available at retail February/March 2010.

A range of coordinating Nursery Bags are also new in 2010 to perfectly complement the Mutsy stroller collection. Unlike other diaper bags that get in the way when pushing a stroller, Mutsy nursery bags are designed to clip onto the handle bar or the back of the seat to stay out of the way. A spacious interior and multiple pockets provide for ample room for all of baby's little necessities. Recommended Retail: $90-$100. Available in Active Coffee, Active Black (Charcoal), Team Lime, Team Navy, Team Brown and Team Red, Cargo Grey, Cargo Kaki, Cargo Black. Available at retail February/March 2010. The fashionable color range for 2010 from Mutsy includes Active Coffee, Active Black (Charcoal), Team Lime, Team Navy, Team Brown and Team Red (new for 2010), Cargo Grey, Cargo Kaki, Cargo Black (also new for 2010).

LAST NOTE: For more information visit http://www.mutsy.com/ to check out the great product line which consist of many must have mobility accessories.

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