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Balancing quality and price is on the minds of several baby and juvenile accessories manufacturers as they row against the poor economy. But they agree that this industry is practically recession-proof. Barbara Laiken-Adams, president of décor and bedding producer Lambs & Ivy, said the business climate is challenging.

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