The Strider Bikes staff take a few ‘mildly modified’ Strider PREbike balance bikes running some of the downhill mountain bike trails on M Hill in Rapid City, SD. The video definitely shows how durable the frame is when a bunch of grown men can come down through this rough terrain and even land some jumps on the footrests. Enjoy the video…
You can see their full post on the Strider website here (http://www NULL.stridersports NULL.com/blog/rippin-the-m-strider-sports-staff-do-some-product-testing/).
Just in time for Summer Fun, Hape’s BBQ and Fix’in Starter Sets have just arrived at dandelion KIDS. Children can pretend to grill just like you. Now if only they could do the dishes!
We’re really excited to introduce the Strider line of PREbikes to dandelion KIDS. Designed for children ages one to five, it provides a great start and will put your child miles ahead when it comes to learning how to ride a bike. The low-to-the-ground push bike prevents tip-overs, creating a much safer environment for learning. This allows kids to learn to bicycle balance around the same time they learn to walk. There are no pedals to get in the way. Riders simply push off and put their little feet on a piece of grip tape, located on the solid swing arm, to coast along.
You can learn more about the Strider PREbike on their website (http://www NULL.stridersports NULL.com).
We have them in Orange, Blue, Pink and Green – but we don’t expect to have them around for long, so order yours today!
Just in time for Earth Day, we thought we’d blog about the ‘mini mioche’ way.
mini mioche says “Being green is cool”.
We agree! And it gets better: not only is mini mioche’s line of baby and toddler clothing made of 100% organic cotton, but it is also made in Toronto. mini mioche clothing is super soft and comfy, well made and darn cute!
Here a little more detail about their process:
All mini mioche clothing is inspired by and made according to the company’s values. In an industry dominated by production in low wage countries, ‘MADE IN CANADA’ is something rarely seen on the origin label of any fashion product. Each and every piece of mini mioche is designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada. Our product is made in a safe, clean factory environment by skilled seamspeople who are paid a fair living wage. mini mioche also believes you should be able to buy stylish, comfortable and affordable fashion for your little one without harming the environment, which is why all of our products are made with 100% certified organic cotton. mini mioche organic cotton is a more environmentally friendly option over conventional cotton clothing lines – which typically use chemicals and farming processes that are harmful to the environment.
Other ways we aim to leave as little carbon footprint as possible:
All of our printed materials, from hang tags to catalogs, are printed on 100% recycled materials.
We use water based or discharge prints for our graphics.
We use re-usable dyes for our fabrics.
We ship all of our online orders in re-usable organic cotton drawstring bags.
We do not ship our retail customers’ product in plastic bags, as the vast majority of apparel manufacturers do – we skip the extra packaging wherever possible.
You can find mini mioche’s products on our webstore (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=mini%20mioche).
See more of mini mioche’s latest clothing:
mini mioche wrote about us on their blog (http://www NULL.minimiocheblog NULL.com/2010/02/cool-store-dandelion-kidsvancouver-bc NULL.html) back in February too…
Thanks for the love.
Spring has arrived early in Vancouver, and we’ve got all the latest from Appaman, Baby Maci, Converse, Danica, EGG, Goorin Hats, Katvig, Little Soles, Mini Mioche, Morgan & Milo Shoes, Noppies, Quick Silver, Roxy, Sweet Peanut, Tea Collection, Vans and more!
We LOVE LOVE LOVE these toys and we are proud to be the first to introduce them in Vancouver. These over sized toys feel great, and your children are going to love them as much as we do.
Playforever toys are engineered to last.
Made from the best materials available in the UK and tested to meet specific performance requirements including safety, endurance and finish. The toys are virtually indestructible and we expect, can be played with forever. They are also simply gorgeous.
Playforever was founded in London in 2005 when Julian Meagher began designing this stunning range of timeless and elegant toys. All Playforever toys and packaging materials are manufactured in the UK and are made of ABS plastic with rubber tires.
You can find these new toys in store and on our web store (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/index NULL.php?search=playforever).
We’ve carried a pedal-less bike for years, and it’s always been hugely popular. Now we would like to introduce our new favourite bike by Early Rider from the UK. It has got to be the most stylish bike out there! A classic learner bike with 2 models – the Early Rider Lite (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/erln-whuk NULL.html)(for 1.5 – 4 years) and the Early Rider Classic (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/ercn-whuk NULL.html)(for 2-5 years), both of which have flames on the side. We just love these high-quality bikes, and your child will too!
These bikes were designed by a British father who wasn’t happy with the bikes without training wheels available on the market for his 3-year-old son. So, he created his Classic style of sit-and-go bikes. Being lower to the ground than traditional bikes makes them safer, and since the bikes are pedal-free, they allow children to concentrate on balancing, and learning without training wheels. And, with the added feature of restricted steering, the element of overturning is removed as your child learns their limits on the bike.
dandelion KIDS has some stock right now, and are expecting a big shipment before the holidays. Please call or email to pre-order.
You can learn more about the Early Rider bikes on their website (http://www NULL.earlyrider NULL.com), and be sure to watch the video.
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Our favourite Christmas item, besides our window!
Eric Carle’s Dream Snow Pop-Up Advent Calendar. This is no ordinary advent calendar! Based on the best-selling Christmas story Dream Snow by Eric Carle, this calendar unfolds to reveal an intricate pop-up Christmas tree surrounded by presents. Children open a window each day to discover a new decoration to add to the scene. By the time December 25 arrives, this calendar will have become a dreamy Christmas display!
Eric Carle is an acclaimed and beloved creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for young children. Since The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published in 1969, he has illustrated more than 70 books, most of which he also wrote.
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Calendar is 31 x 31 cm; 4 pp ; 25 punch-out decorations, and full-color throughout.
Age: 3 Years +
Available on line (http://shop NULL.dandelionkids NULL.ca/rain55 NULL.html) and in store for $14.95
dandelion KIDS’ shelves are filling up! Get ready for the change in seasons (can you believe that autumn is in the air and leaves are on the ground already!!??) with cool kicks from Converse, Vans and Morgan & Milo. With loads of slip-on styles, getting out the door for school will be a breeze. Toddlers can rock these styles too! Stylish hats by Goorin keep kids toasty and looking good.
The best thing about fall and the incessant Vancouver rain has to be the enormous puddles. We believe good clean fun should be encouraged. As long as kids are wearing rainboots, why not let them jump to their hearts delight?
For all those little puddle-jumpers who need new boots, we just received a shipment of Canadian-made Hatley rainboots in sizes 6 Toddler to 11 Youth. A sprinkling of stars covers a navy blue boot while horses gallop across a pink and brown version. Matching rain jackets in sizes 2 – 7 years are en route. Morgan & Milo rainboots are also adorable in matte brown with yellow trim or multi-coloured polkadots on a white background with pink trim. Sizes range from 7 Toddler to 2 Youth.
Links to the products on our webstore:
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