Goodie Bag

Fun in the Sun

beijingkids — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0800

Find the perfect swimsuit for your kids to hit the beaches

When the heat gets brutal this summer, simply cool off by the pool or take a holiday at the nearest beach. But don’t forget those all-important swimsuits! Bold colors and floral prints are keys to this year’s swimwear trends.

Sporty surf meets girly hot pink. For toddlers. RMB 220. Adidas.

An adorable one-piece juiced up with a modern print and skirt detail. For babies and toddlers. RMB 100. Jiayi Clothing Market.

A mini-string bikini embellished with flower accents. For toddlers. RMB 100. Jiayi Clothing Market.

Make waves in this retro halter neckline bikini. For girls age 10 and up. RMB 2,400. Juicy Couture.

A flashy red bikini with ruffles. For babies. RMB 540. Juicy Couture.

Music Electronica

beijingkids — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 +0800

The latest gadgets for kids to blast their tunes on

Kids these days grow up surrounded by technology, whether it’s computers, cell phones or video games. And when it comes to MP3 players, chances are your kid has at least one. If they don’t, however, maybe it’s about time to get them digitalized with these kid-friendly MP3 and other electronic music gadgets.

1. Aigo F029

It’s not just a watch – this Aigo F029 also functions as a music player. The Aigo has a full-color OLED screen with a maximum resolution of 160x128 pixels. It supports both MP3 and WMA audio formats, and can also play MPEG videos. RMB 799 for 2GB; RMB 999 for 4GB. Available at various electronic stores and markets.

Waterproof!

beijingkids — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:05:02 +0800

Look smart on a rainy day

Remember those dreary-looking umbrellas and rain boots you wore when you were a kid? It used to be that there was only one style of rain shoes and little variety in umbrella choices, but kids today can now look even more stylish than usual when it rains.

1. Splash through the puddles with these feather-light Crocs rain shoes. Available in a variety of colors. RMB 199. Crocs, 105, B1/F, South Building of The Place, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 1503) 朝阳区光华路世贸天阶南楼地下一层105

2. These slip-on Crocs Disney Cayman clogs are available in a rainbow of colors for both boys and girls. RMB 219. Crocs, 105, B1/F, South Building of The Place, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 1503) 朝阳区光华路世贸天阶南楼地下一层105

Year of the Rat

beijingkids — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:22:13 +0800

MP3 players, accessories, clothes – all in fun rodent shapes!

The rat gets a bad rap for being sneaky, squeaky, and generally unclean, but the rodents on this page are nothing except cute and clever.

For days stuck inside the house, Pixar’s Ratatouille – about a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a world-class chef – is a perfect way to keep the kids occupied. Available at DVD stores.

Oh-so-cute hair accessories for little girls – all featuring Mickey Mouse or rat figures. Alien Street. RMB 1.5-3.