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July 2006 | Vol. V - No. 7

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Evolving Furniture Grows With Kids

Parents Gravitate Toward Versatile Room Decor

By: Brenda Ruggiero
Jun 26, 2006

Retailers told TDmonthly Magazine that most first-time parents are money-conscious. Those that have done their homework prefer long-lasting furniture so they can stretch their dollars as their children grow. That's why they're snatching up the latest innovation: evolving bedroom sets.

These pieces grow as the child grows: Cribs are easily transformed into toddler beds and big kid beds. Look out for lines such as Flexa from Denmark and Million Dollar Baby, retailers told TDmonthly.

Read next month's issue of TDmonthly Magazine to find out more.

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Brenda RuggieroWriter's Bio: Brenda Ruggiero is a freelance writer from western Maryland. Read more articles by this author


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