The Step2 Company Press Room

Step2 Wins Two National Parenting Center Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:58:12 PDT

STREETSBORO, OHIO — May 5, 2009 — The Step2® Company has earned yet another prestigious award for the company's line of products. The National Parenting Center has honored Step2's Sand & Water Transportation Station and Thinkativity's Feed & Learn Singing Croc with a seal of approval for price, packaging, design, stimulation, desirability, age appropriateness and creativity.The Step2® Company,

Fun in the Sun with New Outdoor Toys

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:46:51 PDT

(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — May 6, 2009 — Let the outdoor fun begin! As more families keep close to home this spring and summer, America's largest toy manufacturer is turning up the heat on creative play with new products designed for fun in the sun. With new outdoor toy introductions like the Sand & Water Transportation Station™, Nature Station Playhouse™ and Water Rush Quarry™, Step2® is helping turn

Step2 Toys Named #1 in "Buzzillions Reviewers' Choice Awards"

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:52:48 PDT

Consumers Choose America's Largest Toy Maker for Best Toys for FamiliesSTREETSBORO, OHIO - April 1, 2009 — Step2 children's toys are the favorite brand for fun toys that foster creative play, according to hundreds of grandparents, working parents and families across the country taking part in the Buzzillions Reviewers' Choice Awards. Receiving an unprecedented 55 honors, the Step2 toys were noted

Skyward Summit Wins Best New Outdoor Toy Award

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:30:32 PST

America's Largest Toy Manufacturer Is Honored by the British Toy & Hobby Association's UK Toy Fair STREETSBORO, OHIO — February 10, 2009 — The Step2 Company®, the nation's largest preschool and toddler toy manufacturer, famous for its signature play kitchens, houses, ride on toys and outdoor toys, has earned yet another prestigious award — this time from outside the United States. At last month's

Step2 Toy Brands Win Record Number of Top Awards in 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:50:15 PST

Toy Experts Deem Retro Play Kitchen & Infant Activity Center Hot Picks for the Holidays STREETSBORO, OHIO (November 12, 2008) — Holiday shopping season is here, and the nation's toy experts have made their top-toy list and parents are checking them twice. For The Step2® Family of Companies, more Step2, Infantino and Thinkativity toys are featured on premiere toy lists than ever before making hot

Have a Happy Step2 Halloween?

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:59:27 PST

Occasionally, Step2 fans send us pictures of our products in unique situations. This Halloween, we received just such a picture from Nancy in Rhode Island—and we just can't resist sharing it with the world! Here's what she had to say: We call our KidAlert! by name, it's "Michael". So, when the kids are getting ready to play outside, I say, "Don't forget to take Michael with you." It has

Step2 50's Diner Wins Top Awards for 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:16:21 PDT

Toy Experts Expect Retro Play Kitchen to be Hot Pick for the Holidays(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — October 7, 2008 — Holiday shopping season is just a few weeks away, and already The Step2 50's Diner play kitchen has rocked its way to the top of several of the country's most notable hot toy lists. Recent accolades include topping Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15" holiday toy list for 2008, ranking among FamilyFun

Step2 50'S Diner Play Kitchen Named "2008 Hot Toy" by Toys "R" Us

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:15:34 PDT

Top Toy Retailer Reveals "Fabulous 15" Representing the Best of the Season(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — October 1, 2008 — With the official start of the holiday shopping season just a few short weeks away, Toys"R"Us has announced their "Fabulous 15" hot toys for 2008 and Step2®'s 50's Diner play kitchen tops the list.This highly anticipated shopping cheat-sheet for families represents the definitive

CreativePlayPlus.com Offers Expert Parenting Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:57:16 PDT

Researchers Blog on Creative Play and Child DevelopmentCase Western Reserve University's Schubert Center for Child Studies partners with Step2Parents have a new online resource, featuring recent research and expert commentary related to child development and creative play for infants and young children. Launched by the experts at Case Western Reserve University's Schubert Center for Child Studies

Step2 in the News: August Update!

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:08:12 PDT

Step2 has been showing up a lot in the press lately, and we'd love to share with you links to some of our favorite mentions from recent weeks. Notable among them was a video posted on Sagan's Universe, seen here: Sagan's Universe also included a lengthy post on the new 50's Diner: "Video Review: Step2 Goes Retro for Phenomenal 50s Fun!" City Mama lauded our Fun Flow Play Sink as perfect for

Sand & Water Cart Makes a Splash with Dr. Toy

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:00:02 PDT

STREETSBORO, OHIO — July 22, 2008 — The Step2 Company®, the nation's largest manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys and famous for its signature play kitchens, houses, ride on toys and outdoor toys, has earned yet another prestigious award for its line of products. Step2's Sand & Water Cart has been recognized by Dr. Toy as one of the "Best Play and Learn Products." Dr. Toy's Best Play and

Step2 Toys Ideal for Children with Special Needs

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:41:33 PDT

STREETSBORO, OHIO — July 24, 2008 — The Step2 Company®, the nation's largest manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys and famous for its signature play kitchens, playhouses, ride on toys and outdoor toys, has earned yet another prestigious nod for its line of products. AblePlay™, a toy rating system and Web site that assists consumers in selecting the best toys for children with special needs,

Step2 in the News: Santa in July

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:04:05 PDT

The Cleveland-based "Summer Santa" initiative is bringing holiday cheer to flood victims in Iowa in the middle of July. Step2 was pleased to aid this venture by providing transportation of donated toys to Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, and also joined in the giving with a donation of brand new Step2 and Infantino toys.Read more about this toy donation at gazetteonline.com.

Step2 Toys on the Web!

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:26:13 PDT

A few of our Step2 toys have recently been reviewed and approved on the internet, and we'd like to share what these people had to say. Check out the Toy Tips Report that gave our Sand & Water Cart an "A", and also the Classy Mommy review that recommends our Fun Flow Play Sink.Do you blog? Review the Step2 products you own on your blog and link them to our site! Then, let us know about it and

Step2 and Case Western Reserve University Join Together

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:57:54 PDT

Step2 and Case Western Collaborate to Create New Blog for Parents on the Importance of Creative, Imaginative PlayJune 25, 2008 — Streetsboro, OH — The Step2 Company, LLC, the nation's largest preschool and toddler toy manufacturer and the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University are pleased to announce the birth of CreativePlayPlus.com, an innovative new blog. Designed

Canopy Wagon Recognized with Oppenheim Gold Award

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:17:35 PDT

STREETSBORO, OHIO — June 26, 2008 — The Step2 Company®, the nation's largest preschool and toddler toy manufacturer and famous for its signature play kitchens, playhouses, ride on toys and outdoor toys, has earned yet another prestigious award for its line of products. The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio—the only independent consumer review of children's toys and media—has awarded the Step2 Canopy Wagon

2008 Parents' Choice Awards: Step2 and Infantino Honored

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:47:34 PDT

(Streetsboro, Ohio) — May 23, 2008 —The Step2 Company is proud to announce that two products in the company's interactive toy brands, Step2 and Infantino®, have received 2008 Parents' Choice Awards. Step2's Sand & Water Cart™ and Infantino's Activity Stacker™ were both honored by the Parents' Choice Foundation, an organization made up of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians,

The Step2 Company Teams up with Stride Rite

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:13:40 PDT

(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — May 19, 2008 — Scrapbooking is a fun way to share memories with family and friends, and now a new online tool makes it easier while offering a chance to win a backyard full of fun this summer! stride rite®, the leading premium children's footwear brand, has launched an online scrapbooking site for moms to help share and celebrate the moments of childhood. In celebration of

Interactive Toys from Step2 Win iParenting Media Awards!

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:52:23 PDT

(Streetsboro, Ohio) — May 15, 2008 — The Step2 Company's® Step2 Fun Flow Play Sink™, as well as the Lil' Lion Happy Hang Out and Loopapalooza by Infantino®, have been recognized by iParenting Media as "Excellent Products of 2008." The group of licensed childcare facilities, schools, and parents that make up the iParenting Media Awards Executive Committee reviewed hundreds of products for

Step2 Wins Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:58:01 PDT

(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — April 23, 2008 — The Step2 Company's® Neighborhood Fun Center™ was awarded the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2008 Gold Award this week. The only independent consumer review organization, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, which was founded by the country's most trusted and respected child development experts, recognized the new all-in-one activity center from Step2 for its ability to

iParenting Media Awards recognizes the Step2 Fun Flow Sink

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:16:12 PDT

This post has been updated here.

NBC Recognizes the Step2 Neighborhood Fun Center

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:52:55 PDT

Speaking on the Today Show, Stephanie Oppenheim (of ToyPortfolio.com) lauded Step2's new Neighborhood Fun Center:When we start putting together our list of "must have" active toys, I always look for new climbing equipment. In fact, this season I had a number of toy testing families ask for just this type of "first" climber equipment, while others requested recommendations for the best new

Top Outdoor PlayTips for Tots

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:58:15 PDT

iVillage "Chief Toy Officer" Elizabeth Werner Offers Advice for Outdoor PlayParents and kids are ready to head to the backyard for outdoor fun, but according to Elizabeth Werner, after a few weeks it takes unique toys to keep kids happy and having fun in the sun for the entire summer. As the Chief Toy Officer for online parenting community iVillage.com and a toy industry expert, she offers these

Make Your Yard Cool for Kids as Summer Heats Up

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:21:09 PDT

Known for its signature playhouses, sand and water toys, ride on vehicles, swing sets and wagons, The Step2 Company is heating up summertime fun with new toys to foster hours of imaginative, active and safe play for your backyard or patio. With a year-round commitment to safety, Step2 lets parents feel confident that they are not only buying fun toys, but smart toys for their family. The majority

New Outdoor Toys Mean Fun in the Sun!

noreply@blogger.com (Andy) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:11:43 PDT

iVillage's Elizabeth Werner Spotlights Latest Backyard Toys(STREETSBORO, OHIO) — April 30, 2008 — Let the outdoor fun begin! Reeling from the wicked winter of 2007, the backyard is a welcome oasis for outdoor creative play and an important outlet for kids who've been cooped up inside for months.Elizabeth Werner is "Chief Toy Officer" for online parenting community iVillage and offers advice for