Baby Emporios Kammi Teething Doll Receives Rave Reviews



March 29, 2005 -- The popular Kammi Teething 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. Family review notes that, "Before the days of the Kammi Teething Doll, we were stuck giving our infants teething gels and cold, wet washcloths for them to chew on. Now the Kammi Teething Doll is here, for them to have their own chew toy that both aids and comforts through the teething cycle."

Founded in 1996, the nine-year-old company offers a unique and varied selection of baby gifts alongside its first product-the trademarked Ookie Mom and Baby Bonding Doll. Commenting on Baby Emporio's origins, Valkenberg remembers, "My little 17-month-old niece, Desanne, had come 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 concept and created her own version of her niece's 'best friend' and called it Ookie -- which means "Little One" in Dutch. Like the Kammi Teething Doll, named after Valkenberg's grandson, Ookie Mom and Baby Bonding Dolls have become as popular here in the US as in Europe.

The company mantra "Gifts Babies Love!" defines the inventory offered by Baby Emporio, the Ventura County-based infant and toddler gifts supplier. New products in development include MyFancyCover -- Baby Emporio's unique version of baby shopping cart covers. Valkenberg says that, "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 high chairs.

Baby Emporio products are being sold in baby specialty stores across the US, Australia and Greece. Consumers wishing to purchase products and gift certificates are encouraged to place orders online at http://www.babyemporio.com. Retailers interested in making wholesale purchases can contact Clasina Valkenberg by calling (800) 965-9909, faxing (805) 985-2158, emailing e-mail protected from spam bots or writing to the company's mailing address at 4360 East Main Street, #374, Ventura, CA 93003.





Baby Emporios Kammi Teething Doll Receives Rave Reviews