Top 5 Trends Spotted at Toy Fair 2009


Updated 02/19/09 9:34 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Top 5 Trends Spotted at Toy Fair 2009

More than 100,000 new toys were on display at the annual Toy Fair in NYC this week, some of which are destined to become the it toys of the holiday season, and some of which may never make it to store shelves. After roaming the convention center's massive halls, we were able to spot a few trends for the coming year. Take a look at our slideshow to see the top 5 toy trends for 2009. Source Read more

Roll Like Kingston with the Skuut Walking Bike


Updated 01/27/09 1:52 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Roll Like Kingston with the Skuut Walking Bike

Go grease lightning! Mini biker dude Kingston Rossdale was spotted rolling the trendy Skuut down the sidewalk of an LA park yesterday. Called a loopfiet, the walking bikes teach children to maneuver a bike’s frame using the power of their own feet. A child sits on the frame and moves his or her feet in a running motion to get the bike to go. In doing so, the wee ones develop balance, steering, Read more

Look Ma, No Pedals


Updated 02/13/10 7:03 AM · Posted by babysugar · 6 comments

Bikes Without Pedals

Every time I see a tot shakily trying out a new bike, it makes me nostalgic for my own childhood. In the Netherlands, bikes are a national symbol much like apple pie and baseball are in America so the Dutch have developed a unique method for teaching children to ride. Called a loopfiets, the walking bikes teach children to maneuver a bike’s frame using the power of their own feet. A child Read more