Baby Emporio’s Kammi™ Teether Doll Named Baby & Children's Product News Readers Award Winner
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Baby Emporio’s Kammi™ Teether Doll Named Baby & Children's Product News Readers Award Winner
Aug. 15, 2005 -- Kammi™ Teether Doll, by BABY EMPORIO, LLC, (www.babyemporio.com) garners Second Place win in Baby & Children’s Product News’ First Annual Readers’ Favorites Awards’ in the Teethers/Soothers Category. The popular Kammi™ Teether Doll which boasts four terry cloth teething knots that can be dampened and chilled in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, makes up just part of the European-inspired baby gifts created by Clasina Valkenberg, owner of BABY EMPORIO. Commenting on the award, Valkenberg said, "The Baby & Children’s Product News Readers’ Favorites Award encourages our belief that the Kammi™ Teether Doll has all the makings of a classic!"
Earlier this year, The Family Review Center recognized the 14 X 14-inch teething companion doll’s form and function when it said, “BABY EMPORIO has the most unique idea for a baby to come along in a long time; the Kammi™ Doll is a wonderful product that is simple in design, yet brilliant in purpose.” The review goes on to state, “Before the days of the Kammi™ Doll, we were stuck giving our infants teething gels and cold, wet washcloths for them to chew on. Now the Kammi™ Doll is here, for them to have their own chew toy that both aids and comforts through the teething cycle.” Kammi’s™ are available in pink, aqua, yellow, red and blue.
Commenting on BABY EMPORIO’s origins, Valkenberg remembers, “My little 17-month-old niece, Desanne, came to visit from Holland clinging to a well-worn, elf-like cloth doll that she carried with her day and night.” Desanne’s mother then told Valkenberg that many European babies receive such a doll at birth. The new mom holds the doll close to her own skin for a night, or so and her scent transfers onto the doll’s flannel fabric.”
Knowing that babies love having mom's scent nearby, Valkenberg was intrigued by the mom and baby bonding concept and created her own version of her niece’s ‘best friend’ and called it Ookie® -- after her niece’s nickname, ‘Ukkie’, which means "Little One" in Dutch. Like the Kammi™ Teether Doll, named after Valkenberg’s grandson, Kameron, Ookie® Baby’s First Doll has become as popular here in the US as in Europe. Embroiderers can easily transform BABY EMPORIO’s Ookie® Baby’s First Doll, Kammi™ Teether Doll and SOOTHYS™ Satin-Backed Blankets into extra special baby gifts by personalizing them for the gift giver.
The company mantra “Gifts Babies Love!” defines the inventory offered by BABY EMPORIO, the Ventura County-based infant and toddler gifts supplier. All of these products are offered to consumers at www.babyemporio.com. New products include MyFancyCover™ Shopping Cart Cover -- BABY EMPORIO’s stylish version of baby shopping cart covers. Valkenberg says, “It’s a must-have item for new moms wishing to protect their babies from grocery cart germs.” The covers can also be used on restaurant highchairs.
About Baby Emporio, LLC
Founded in 1996, BABY EMPORIO LLC (www.babyemporio.com) offers a unique and varied selection of baby gifts alongside its first product—the trademarked Ookie® Baby’s First Doll. The nine-year-old company’s products are being sold in baby specialty stores across the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. Consumers can make purchases online at www.babyemporio.com. Retailers interested in making wholesale purchases can visit BABY EMPORIO’s wholesale portal at www.babyemporiowholesale.com or contact Clasina Valkenberg by calling (800) 965-9909, faxing (805) 985-2158, or writing to the company’s mailing address at 4360 East Main Street, #374, Ventura, CA 93003.
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