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The latest products for parents

blankyclip
Tired of the blanket falling off the stroller? Need to find an easier way to shield your baby from the sun? Invented by a mom, blankyclip, a plush toy that doubles as a loose tension clip, is designed to keep blankets secured to strollers, car seats, bouncy seats or other baby carriers. Blankyclip, shaped as a lamb, duck or bear, is completely padded for your baby or toddler's safety. You can buy just the clip for $15 or a package of two clips and a blanket for $48 -- a nice baby shower gift. Blankets are also available for $25 each. Blankyclips can be purchased online at www.blankyclip.com or locally at Strolling in Style, 5721 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

Camp Pack Combo
Mabel's Labels' Camp Pack Combo can help keep your kids organized at summer camp, as well as ensure their belongings return home, too! The Camp Pack Combo includes 15 sticky labels that are dishwasher-safe; a choice of 40 iron-ons that adhere to many fabrics or 50 Tag Mates, peel-and-stick labels that are laundry-safe; eight shoe labels worn inside the sole; and two bag tags. The labels can hold up to 20 characters. The pack costs $34 and comes in three colors. To purchase the Camp Pack online, visit www.mabel.ca.

AAlert Clothing Company
Summer camps, new caregivers and busy day care centers all carry potential dangers for young children with food allergies. In an effort to more easily identify these children, Rebecca Nelson, a mother of three, two with severe food allergies, created Alert Clothing Company. Bright, colorful, child-friendly graphics of fish, ladybugs, fairies, rockets, dinosaurs, cowboys and more carry the message of food allergies on each T-shirt, sweatshirt and coordinating tote bag. The company logo is on the back of each item for easy identification. Purchase Alert Clothing Company items at www.alertclothingcompany.com or at the Allergy-Free Shop, 8803 SW 132nd St., Miami. Visit www.allergyfreeshop.com.

Soak Wash
As it gets hotter in South Florida, swimsuits are beginning to make more of an appearance. If you've ever thought that just rinsing out your kids' swimsuits wasn't getting them clean enough, but you don't want to destroy them in the washing machine, try Soak, an eco-friendly hand-wash solution. Soak's gentle formula keeps swimsuits fresh and in good condition. It also comes in a fragrance-free version for babies or those with sensitive skin. Soak is biodegradable and phosphate-free, and has no perfumes or dyes. Plus, the bottles are recyclable, and water-based ink is used on the packaging. Soak prices range from $1.25 to $16. For a list of retailers, visit www.soakwash.com.

Mookimoo Sleepwear
Created by a stay-at-home dad and his wife when their 18-month-old daughter started a ritual of removing her clothing at naptime and bedtime, Mookimoo Sleepwear is designed to stay put so your little one can focus on sleep rather than removing his or her jammies. Mookis have the zipper on the back and are snug-fitting to avoid a suffocation hazard. They also help prevent wet, messy beds from diaper removal. With the "sleepwear that stays put," both parents and children will sleep better. Each Mooki costs $21.95. Purchase Mookis at mookimoo.com.