Baby Matters Blog

3 Easy Tips for Making the Most of the End of the School Year

MichelleH — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:26:29 +0000

School days are winding down, but education does not stop over the summer. These 3 tips can help you get the most out of the end of the current school year and prepare for the next.

Walking to Raise Autism Awareness

Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:06:19 +0000

This weekend one of our Kolcraft parents will be participating in the Chicago Walk Now for Autism Speaks with his son, Alex. It isn’t Autism Awareness Day, week or even month, but it got us thinking about how for parents with autistic children like Alex and his dad it’s Autism Awareness Day every day. It [...]

Entertaining Baby While Baby’s Learning To Walk

MichelleH — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:58 +0000

Every parent waits for those first precious steps of their baby, but once baby starts to be on the go it might be challenging to keep up with him! The Tot Rider Baby Activity Walker can help baby take his first steps and entertain him while he is on the go!

Painting with Sidewalk Chalk

Kelly — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:18 +0000

After a long Midwest winter there is nothing more blissful than warm sunshine! So the Chicago weather has us in quite a good mood. We felt obligated to take advantage such a nice day and want you to as well. Get outside with your kids and find your bliss by trying today’s activity: Sidewalk chalk [...]

5 Tips To Coping With Children’s Allergies

MichelleH — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:03:54 +0000

Trees are in bloom, flowers are bursting forth from the ground and your poor child is blurry eyed and stuffed up. Welcome to allergy season. Allergies can severely limit activities for children and cause parents much grief as they try to deal with a constantly sick child. These 5 tips can help your child get back on the mend!

Mother’s Day

MichelleH — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:23:58 +0000

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful moms! We hope your day is filled with laughter, love and joy that lasts all year!

Easy Bee Craft for Kids

MichelleH — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:17:44 +0000

Spring is here, flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. What better way to learn about Spring than to talk to your child about one of the important little bugs of the season - bees! This fun craft will help reinforce all they are learning.

Mother’s Day Bliss

MichelleH — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:28:51 +0000

We love Mother's Day because we think moms should be celebrated for the love, dedication, devotion and stamina they show every day as they raise their children. We asked moms and dads here in our Kolcraft office what was on their or their wife's Bliss List for this Mother's Day. A few of the responses & some ideas for last minute gifts for those who still haven't finished planning Mother's Day!

Celebrating Mothers Day: Mom to Mom

ColleenF — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:18:40 +0000

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate. It is also an opportunity to celebrate other moms. As mothers, we understand the experiences of other moms.

Find Your Bliss and Win

MichelleH — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:38:05 +0000

Playing with your kids, reading a book on a beach, walking your dog - whatever your bliss, we want you to tap into it and share it. Spurred on by the release of the new Contours Bliss stroller, our co-workers shared their bliss moments. Check them out on Flicker & our videos. Leave a comment of what your bliss is and automatically be entered to win a $25.oo gift card to support your bliss!