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Native Shoes at dandelion KIDS plus The Howard

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Introducing the Howard by Native Shoes from Native Shoes on Vimeo.

Such a silly, funny little film. When opportunity knocks loudest, say inviting a sea nymph aboard, it never hurts to have a pair of Native’s at the ready and make them Howards. Frisky polkadots, ocean magic, and sunny nothings. The Howard, keep it lite.

We are so excited to have our first batch of kids Native Shoes in store now! How completely cute and practical all at once! Native shoes come in bright crayon colours with great styling riffing on iconic sneaker silhouettes like Vans or Converse. Best of all, they are lightweight, anti-microbial, durable and super easy to put on. Perfect for the park, for preschool, for the beach plus they’re from our home town, Vancouver! What’s not to love?

You can even throw them in the dishwasher!

Available in sizes 2-Junior 4.

Appaman puts the Cool in Boys Wear

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Appaman’s Mod Suit is perfect for looking like a young hipster! Especially when paired with a pair of Converse, Vans or a Goorin Hat.  It will also work for that wedding or bar mitzvah he’s been invited to this spring or summer. Available in sizes 2 – 10 years.

 

 

Appaman is also know for its great graphic t-shirts.  More styles available in-store and online. Sizes: 6 months to 10 years.

The camp shorts (Vintage Black and Chili) and flip flops will be arriving closer to summer.

Katvig Spring 2011 Collections have arrived at dandelion KIDS

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Katvig™ childrens clothes from Denmark have become an instant classic among parents and children around the world. Using organic cotton, bamboo and recycled polyester (made from used plastic bottles), the designs are fashion forward, sustainable, and comfortable. Now Katvig is introducing recycled cotton and even recycled organic cotton into their collections!! Their clothing with signature Apple-logos, stripes and vibrant, new prints each season are as friendly as possible to nature, to the people making them and to the children wearing them.

We HEART Katvig™!

Click here to buy Katvig™ online.

Special Addition Beco Butterfly II Melody Has Just Arrived!

Monday, March 7th, 2011

We simply couldn’t resist this Limited Edition stunning birds on twines printed on luxurious linen/cotton blend. Not all pieces look alike, but at least ONE BIRD is on each carrier. There are so many reasons to love the Beco Butterfly II (and it’s little sibling, the Gemini) such as safety, comfort, and the use of organic fabrics. However, it is these important features combined with truly beautiful fabrics like Melody, that make Beco Carriers really stand out.  Stock is very limited (they only made 299) so get yours today!  They are sold out on their website.


Just arrived…..

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Eco-Tree Pencils…

made from Tamarind trees and these beautiful crayons…

made from Recycled Crayons.



As you may know, dandelion KIDS is a big fan of recycling, so when we found these Eco Star Crayons we were delighted! They are made from pure, non-toxic Crayola-brand recycled wax crayons, saving more than 45,000 pounds of broken crayons from landfills. The Crayon Recycling Program provides recycling education to students and employs people with developmental disabilities. Now that’s something to draw about!


These beautiful eco-friendly tree pencils come from sustainable Tamarind trees which are  abundant in South East Asia. Tamarind trees are farmed for their fruit and when trimmed the twigs are used to make Eco-Tree Pencils.


Another Person’s Treasure….

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

A few years ago, British Columbia was hit hard with the Pine Beetle infestation. It wiped out growths of the mature Lodgepole Pine trees. CBC reported by the end of 2006, the cumulative outbreak area affected was estimated at 130,000 square kilometres, or close to the total area of England. Luckily for us, Little House, a Vancouver-based company, owned by the lovely Caitlin and her husband, Paul, had the grand idea of using the beetle wood to make building blocks.  This idea came after they arrived in Kelowna, BC after leaving their life behind in NYC. They noticed the drastic change in the landscape as the result of the pine beetle and knew that the wood wasn’t being used by many people. As a result they figured that this would be a good product to work with, both because of its ubiquity and its gorgeous colouring.

Suitable for children and adults alike. The Beetle Blocks are made from the unmistakable blue-stained wood of Ponderosa Pine affected by the western pine beetle. These blocks utilize a precious resource otherwise unused.  They are cut to size by a local mill and then sanded and finished by Paul. 100% handmade in British Columbia, and totally natural, this set of 30 blocks is thoughtfully designed and hand crafted for small hands and growing minds.


Little gifts for your smallest people under $25

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

 

Find a lovely array of toys, books and gifts at dandelion KIDS for under $25. From a sweet little hair-clip as a stocking stuffer or rainy day treat, a simple wooden vehicle by Plan Toys or board books by Simply Read to a gorgeous wooden rainbow stacking toy by Hape for birthdays or under trees. We have always believed in offering a range of products, both in scale and price and will be glad to show you even more in store.

Our Gift Ideas Under $25 for 3-5 Years and Big Kids coming soon.

 

Tea Collection Fall 2010

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Crisp leaves, pumpkins, and cloudbursts galore! Fall is here and so is some of our Tea Collection and our Daily Tea Fall selection. Just in time to stock up the kids closets for the cooler weather! Although these adorable images show more girls items, there are lots of wonderful choices for boys too. Inspired by Old Hungary and Countryside Chic, it’s comfy and modern all at the same time. Extra adorable paired with rubber boots for our rainy Vancouver weather!

Stay tuned… More Fall shopping ideas to follow…

Introducing: The North Face Winter Outerwear

Friday, October 8th, 2010

We really are stoked to have The North Face in our shops! Perfectly warm winter outerwear from infants to big kids. To celebrate, with every The North Face purchase, your name will be entered to win one of two cosy Glacier Full-Zip Hoodies. Perfect for layering!

Baby, it’s gonna get cold outside! Infants are kept happy bundled up in super soft bunting suits, toddlers can hit the slopes (or throw snowballs) in comfort and style with bib-front pants and matching jackets, and those big kids, well, these cool ski pants and jackets will keep them toasty warm and looking good all day long.

The North Face products are of the highest quality and their outerwear ranges from water-resistant to completely waterproof. Many pieces have EZ-Zip or EZ-Grow functionality to keep children safe, able to help themselves, and in their winter wear the whole season even as they grow. Insulated with Heatseeker technology or goose down, there is a choice for everyone! Plus, the North Face products are fully warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.

Technical  Information:

HyVent®

HyVent® is a superior waterproof, breathable technology utilizing a polyurethane (PU) coating that consists of a tri-component multilayer formula for waterproof protection, moisture permeability, and durability. This technology has been lab tested in The North Face® Quality Assurance lab to ensure the best possible durability and function while also maintaining a comfortable level of breathability. The minimum breathability achieved using HyVent® is 600 g/m2/24 hours on the Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate (MVTR) scale.1 To test the level of waterproofness, The North Face® subjected HyVent® garments to 20 wash cycles2, after which they retained an average of more than 60 PSI on the waterproofing Mullens Test3. In addition to quantitative lab science, qualitative feedback has been factored into HyVent® development, and HyVent® garments have been heavily field-tested for over three years with outstanding proof of long-term performance. Says skier and mountaineer Rick Armstrong, who has many first descents of famed
Peaks to his name: “This technology keeps me out in the storms, catching the best snow long after most people have gone inside. It’s just as good—if not better—than anything else on the market.”

Heatseeker

Heatseeker- The North Face’s proprietary synthetic insulation offers a great warmth-to-weight ratio, is highly compressible, and is extremely durable, making it ideal for cold weather excursions that require warmth at minimal bulk.

Goose Down Insulation

The North Face® uses only the highest quality goose down in all of its products. Each lot of down is thoroughly tested at three stages of production for loftiness, moisture resistance, and ability to regain loft after compression.  The fill power of goose down is an indicator of two important features: the warmth-to-weight ratio and compressibility, both critical to the user’s warmth and comfort. True fill power is measured by placing one ounce of down in a graduated cylinder and measuring the volume the down occupies in cubic inches.  The North Face® products are insulated with exclusive, high-fill power down ranging from 550 fill to 900 fill, which represents the highest-quality down commercially available.

EZ Grow

Extend the length—and life—of your child’s pants with EZ Grow. It’s a simple way for pants to last even longer. When your child is about to outgrow his or her pants, follow the below steps. 1 Turn them inside out. 2 Remove the red seam. 3 Extend the cuffs 2 inches.

EZ Zip

For little fingers, aligning zippers can be a struggle, especially when it’s cold. And parents sometimes wrestle with zippers just as much as kids, especially when little ones are itching to get outside. Our EZ Zip zipper design makes zippers easy, Thanks to a unique design, the zipper can be inserted vertically, as usual, or started at an angle and rotated into position, then zipped up. No more struggling.


Announcing the New Arrival of the Beco Organic Gemini Baby Carrier

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

It’s here!  The highly anticipated Beco Organic Gemini 4-in-1 baby carrier.  It combines perfect ergonomics, excellent weight distribution and stylish design from top quality fabrics. With the Gemini, baby can be carried in a Front Carry (facing in or out), Back Carry and Hip Carry.  The Gemini is great for nursing and having direct intuitive contact with baby. Each carrier is handmade in the USA by a skilled seamstress in facilities that apply high social and economical standards. Sustainability and the minimal impact of production on the environment are important to Beco Baby who strive to provide safe products of the best quality.

For newborn to toddler (7-45 lbs/3.5 – 16 kg)
Features: Organic cotton (GOTS certified), front (facing in or out), back carry and hip carry, easy to take on and off, high quality tested materials, machine washable.

Product Measurements: body 37cm H x 28cm W, shoulder straps 58.5cm (can be adjusted up to 56cm LONGER for a total of 114cm in length), waist belt 71cm (can be adjusted up to 74cm LONGER for a total of 145cm in length), weight capacity of the carrier: 3.5 – 16 kg (7-35 lbs), weight of the carrier: .68 kg (1.5 lbs)

Baby Carrier Set includes foldable head rest, adjustable base for comfort for growing babies, and instructional booklet.

Materials: 100% Organic Cotton Shell, 100% Polyester Fill, 100% recycled content Packaging printed with soy based ink.

Please call either of our shops (Commercial Drive 604.676.1862 or Port Moody 604.949.1862) or send us an email (info@dandelionkids.ca), for more information or to order the Beco Organic Gemini. This item will be available in our online shop soon.