2020 Taipei Baby and Mommy Expo

This year was a very tough year for all of us, but BabyLux are so lucky to have our headquarter in Taiwan, the safer place on earth these days, so that we could still participate in an exhibition. 2020 TBME was held last weekend, we have a long weekend here. Let me take you to see our Taiwan TBME.

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▼ Next we go to Loulou Lollipop Taiwan distributor booth, Loulou is famous for their logo which is Afternoon Tea for Your Little One, so our distributor design the booth like a dessert buffet.

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Loulou LOLLIPOP distributor booth

▼ What I like most about Loulou is their swaddle. It is soooooo soft, no wonder why the price is so high compare with other swaddle, hahaha. But I said it very fair, the fabric is so good, I even bought one for myself, can’t sleep without it. And out distributor let customer feel the fabric to make them feel confident with Loulou swaddle. It is like when you buy something with higher price you must want to know the value.

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Loulou LOLLIPOP distributor booth

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Loulou LOLLIPOP distributor booth

▼ Exhibition is a good chance to introduce new product, so here it is! Loulou silicone bibs, it is selling very well in Asia. Once again, customer will confident to buy when they can see and feel the material. Loulou silicone bibs material is so soft and the pocket is pretty big and so well designed, it can catch your baby food nicely and avoiding all the mess.

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Loulou LOLLIPOP distributor booth

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📷 : Taken from Taiwan Loulou LOLLIPOP distributor booth

▼ This year Matchstick Monkey have a new animal friend, Lion, Penguin, Crocodile, Elephant, and Giraffe. It would be best if they can create a cartoon from these animals, haha. Matchstick Monkey and animal friend VS the world.

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Matchstick Monkey distributor booth

▼ Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh, Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh….. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight…. In the jungle, the quiet jungle the lion sleeps tonight… And you can Google the rest lyrics. When I see this side of the booth, I just automatically start to sing this song.

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Matchstick Monkey distributor booth

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Matchstick Monkey distributor booth

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Matchstick Monkey distributor booth

📷 : Taken from Taiwan Grabease distributor booth

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📷 : Taken from Taiwan Moomu and Dena distributor booth

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▲ Like always the crowded Mamas & Papas booth. So crowded with expecting mom looking for stroller.

▼ This year BabyLux have a new brand called SUYON, a nail polish that 100% safe for your little one. And we held a little activity with little girls and boys. We let them try to paint their nail with SUYON. And you can see the glow, the excitement, the fun in their face, even the parents face.

▼ SUYON nail polish head is design to suit the grasp of your little one, that’s why it looks a bit chunky than our usual nail polish. This way they can hold it properly.

▼ It is almost Halloween, Mommy. I can have a little black, right?

▼ Daddy’s little princess, Daddy can do anything for his daughter, even letting her paint his nail, hahaha.

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▼ Who said pretty things only for a girl? Look at this kiddo, paint his nail with SUYON. Pretty is for everybody! Good job boy.

▼ Perfect picture which totally makes SUYON logo into reality, happiness in a bottle.

Thank you for the brand owner who support our exhibition and providing us prop for our booth. Thank you for all coming to our booth and participating in our activity. See you next year!

Welcoming you to be part of BabyLux family, you might want to start own business by being baby products distributors but not sure where to start, drop us a message!

How to Choose an Award-Winning Baby Toy: A Parent's Guide

Editor's Note:

This article originally celebrated the 2019 Mother & Baby Awards winners. As part of our commitment to providing evergreen, valuable advice, it has been updated to be a general guide on what makes a baby toy "award-winning." The specific brands mentioned are for illustrative purposes of the product types that win, not as an endorsement of brands we may no longer carry.

What Makes a Baby Toy "Award-Winning"? A Look at the Industry's Best

For over 25 years, the Mother & Baby Awards have been one of the most rigorous and respected awards in the parenting industry. What makes them so special? They are judged by the real experts—an army of over a thousand real parents who live with these products for a month and give their honest, unfiltered opinions.

When a product earns this seal of approval, you can trust it's been thoroughly put through its paces for reliability, quality, and value for money.

Instead of just looking at a list of past winners, let's analyze the types of products that win and the key features that make them stand out. This will empower you to choose the best possible toys for your baby.

The Qualities of a Gold-Standard Baby Toy

Here are the categories of toys that consistently win awards and the features that make them shine.

Category 1: The Innovative Teether

Teethers are a must-have, but an award-winning one goes beyond a simple plastic ring.

• What to look for: A winning teether is often made from 100% food-grade silicone, making it soft, flexible, and completely safe. The design is ergonomic, with handles or shapes that are perfectly sized for tiny hands to grip. The most innovative feature is often a dual purpose, such as having textured bumps that not only soothe sore gums but also double as a teething gel applicator, helping parents apply medication right where it hurts.

Category 2: The Versatile Activity Center

The best activity centers are investments that grow with your child, providing value for many months.

• What to look for: Look for a product that converts and adapts. A winning model might transition from a seated entertainer for a younger baby into a walk-around or stand-and-play activity table for a toddler. It should offer 360 degrees of play, with a variety of engaging toys, lights, sounds, and textures to stimulate all of your baby's senses.

Category 3: The Developmental Play Gym

A simple mat on the floor is good, but an award-winning play gym is a hub of development.

• What to look for: The key is interactivity and adjustability. Look for play gyms with adjustable arches that can be moved to suit your baby's developmental stage. They should be rich with sensory experiences: dangling toys to encourage reaching and batting, baby-safe mirrors for self-discovery, and a variety of crinkly fabrics and soft textures on the mat itself.

How to Choose Your Own "Award Winner"

When you're shopping for your baby, you can act like your own judge. Don't just look at the brand name; look for the features that provide real value, support development, and make life easier and more fun for you and your baby.

6 Fun and Easy STEAM Activities to Do With Your Child

Editor's Note:

This article has been updated to provide general, evergreen ideas for STEAM activities. The original brand recommendations have been removed to focus on the types of toys and materials you can use, many of which you may already have at home.

To explore our curated collection of high-quality, educational toys that support STEAM learning, please click here to visit our toys category page.

Why Are STEAM Activities So Important?

You've probably seen "STEM" or "STEAM" toys on store shelves, promising to encourage your child's skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. But do they really deliver?

The real magic of the STEAM method is that it frees each child to explore their own unique mindset and creativity. It gives them the tools to discover new ways of problem-solving, innovating, and seeing the connections between different fields. The goal of STEAM is to spark a lifelong love of learning and discovery from an early age.

Best of all, these activities are perfect for parent-child bonding time.

6 Easy STEAM Activities to Try at Home

1. Sand or Dough Prints

This classic activity trains a child's sensory and motor nerves all at once. You just need clean sand, play dough, or even kinetic sand and various molds.

Look for versatile silicone molds. Their soft, flexible nature makes them perfect for little hands to press into sand or dough. The best part? These same molds are often oven-safe, so you can use them in the kitchen to make fun-shaped cakes or crayons later! This activity helps children recognize shapes and develop creativity.

2. Make Your Own Sculptures

Toys that can be formed and reformed freely are perfect for sharpening a child's fine motor skills and three-dimensional thinking.

While homemade play dough is great, you can also look for high-quality, plant-based modeling dough. These are often made from things like potato starch, making them 100% biodegradable and completely safe for even the youngest artists who might put things in their mouths.

3. Color Stamping

Playing with color stamps is a cheap and easy way to stimulate creativity. All you need is some paper or cardboard and a safe, non-toxic paint or food coloring.

Show your child how to dip their hand into the color and make a handprint on the paper. But don't stop there! Try using other parts of the body, like feet and fingers, or get creative with household objects. The end of a celery stalk or a cut banana stem can produce beautiful, unique shapes.

4. Single-Shape Puzzles

Puzzles are a fantastic way to practice creative thinking while sharpening logic. But instead of a traditional jigsaw, try a single-shape construction set.

These deceptively simple toys consist of multiples of just one shape (like two plus-signs connected). This is the ultimate in open-ended play, as a child can create anything from a flat mosaic to a complex 3D structure. It's a brilliant way to teach children how a simple component can be the foundation for endless possibilities.

5. Arrange the Shapes

Before introducing complex building sets like LEGO, start with something bigger. You can begin with simple, everyday objects like empty food boxes or different-sized plastic bowls, which helps a child begin to recognize sizes and shapes.

When they are ready for the next step, introduce a set of large, soft building blocks. Choose blocks with attractive shapes and colors. Because they are soft, they are safe for toddlers, and their large size makes them easy for little hands to stack, build, and knock down without frustration.

6. Puppet Plays

What little kid doesn't love puppets? This activity is a powerhouse for developing communication skills.

Start by being the puppeteer yourself. Make the puppet "talk" with a funny voice, allowing your child to learn to recognize sounds and story structure. As they get a bit older, give them a puppet and invite them to join the show. Invite them to talk through the puppet. You'll be amazed at the stories they create and the confidence they build.

As you can see, preparing educational and fun activities for your child doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Enjoy this precious bonding time

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Teether for Teething Pain Relief

Editor's Note:

Please be aware that BabyLux no longer distributes Matchstick Monkey products. This popular article has been updated to serve as a definitive guide on what to look for when choosing the most effective teether to soothe your baby's teething pain.

When your baby is suffering from teething pain, you'll do anything to find a solution. Many of the best and most innovative baby products are born from a parent's direct experience—a mom or dad who couldn't find the perfect tool and decided to create it themselves. This is especially true in the world of teethers.

With so many choices on the market, it can be overwhelming for parents to decide which product is best. While all teethers are designed to soothe sore gums, they come with different features. This guide will help you understand what to look for to find the perfect solution for your little one.

The Ultimate Teether Checklist: What to Look For

To find a teether that is both effective and loved by your baby, look for these key features.

1. Ergonomic Design for Little Hands

A teether should be easy for a baby to hold and manipulate. Look for ergonomically designed products that are lightweight and have handles or shapes perfectly suited for tiny hands. This helps your baby develop motor skills while empowering them to soothe themselves.

2. Doubles as a Teething Gel Applicator

This is a game-changing feature. Some of the most innovative teethers have small, soft bumps on the back of their fun shapes. These bumps are not only great for providing a satisfying texture to chew on, but they are also perfectly designed to hold a small amount of teething gel or granules. This allows you to administer teething medication accurately and painlessly, getting it right to the source of the pain without getting your fingers bitten.

3. Advanced Hygienic Properties

In today's world, hygiene is more important than ever. Look for teethers made from food-grade silicone that incorporates antimicrobial technology. This helps keep the teether hygienically cleaner between washes, inhibiting the growth of microbes and giving parents extra peace of mind.

4. Engaging and Fun Sensory Design

A teether should appeal to your child! Deep colors, satisfying shapes, and playful expressions are all designed to engage your baby's senses. A fun, "Instagrammable" design that looks cute with every outfit is a wonderful bonus that makes a practical item feel special.

How Do I Safely Clean a Silicone Teether?

Proper cleaning is essential. The best teethers are designed to be incredibly easy to clean. For any teether made of 100% FDA-approved, food-grade silicone, you should be able to:

• Wash it with simple soap and hot water.

• Place it in the top rack of the dishwasher.

• Sanitize it in a steam or cold water sterilizer.

Always ensure the teether is BPA-free and made from non-toxic, environmentally friendly materials.

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