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Cabot, Vt.-based Zutano, maker of infant and toddler apparel and toys, is partnering with melamine and plastic products manufacturer TarHong on a new line of products for the home. Zutano co-founder and designer Uli Belenky is developing a unique line of tableware that embodies Zutano's vivid designs and noted the transition of Zutano style to housewares is a natural step. "Zutano's brilliant colors and patterns can translate to so many home products. Vibrant color and inspired designs are ideal for tableware and will no doubt add soul and positive energy to a family meal.

Adding to its classic, all-natural Pima cotton layette collection, Brooklyn, N.Y.-based baby company HuggyBunny bows BunnyLove, a new line of basic layette pieces designed for ages 0 to 18 months.

Company 81, a collegiate lifestyle brand owned by the Oved Group, has selected children's apparel maker Kidz Concepts as its licensee for boys' and girls' sportswear. The manufacturer will produce a collection of woven and knit tops, T-shirts, denim, outerwear and fleece, in layette through a boys' size 20 Husky and girls' 16. The line, which is aimed at department and specialty stores, is set to launch for Spring '11. Company 81 will keep the brand's marketing in-house.

Babies "R" Us has recently signed a deal with U.K.-based retailer Mamas & Papas to offer a selection of its juvenile products range in 23 store locations in the United States. According to reports, Mamas & Papas expects the deal to lead to sales of up to $15 million in the first year. Depending on the initial success of the line, Babies "R" Us could opt to roll out the range to all of its U.S. stores. Mamas & Papas was started in 1981 in Yorkshire by Italian entrepreneurs David and Luisa Scacchetti. Visit www.mamasandpapas.com.