Archive for September 2008

Baby Safety Month – Car Seat Focused

Did you know that September is Baby Safety Month? Like most of these “awareness months”, it should be baby safety day every day. But that being said, it is a great time of year to remind families of key safety issues.
This year, the “official” focus is on car seat safety. It’s a great year to [...]

So Many Products, So Little Time. 3 of 7: The EveryWear Carrier

When you look at all of the baby and child carrier options that have hit the market in the last five years, you have to assume that one really does it all without compromising look, feel, and function. Not true!
With all the options out there, I had not yet found a carrier that can do [...]

Corn Syrup Myth…Fact or Fiction?

We have a national obsession with the issues of Phthalates, BPA, Lead and more. And understandably so, because it affects what goes into our children’s bodies from their bottles, mattresses, and even the air. But, before these issues surfaced, I had my own personal obsession with corn syrup. From everything I read and saw on [...]

We Won!

Since the JPMA trade show ceased to exist this year, the JPMA Innovation Awards Ceremony was moved to the ABC Show in Las Vegas last week. The ABC Show also marked an important milestone for us, as this marks the fifth year anniversary of our launch of Scandinavian Child and the Svan High Chair. For [...]

So Many Products, So Little Time. 2 of 7: The Red Toro

So, you all now I am a huge fan of the Micralite Toro and was well-before we started carrying the line. I love that it is the do-everything stroller that I needed when I bought the five, yes five, strollers I have: One Full-Sized Pram, one Travel System, one for Off Road, one Light Weight, [...]

So Many Products…So Little Time. 1 of 7: Cariboo Kiwi Cot

We are about to launch product, after product, after product and I can’t keep it a secret any longer! Check back here over the next several weeks for sneak previews of these great new products.
First up, the Cariboo Kiwi Cot Collection. It is finally (almost) here … the product Cariboo has always needed – a [...]

Mr. Independence

Anton started his first day of preschool today. Just like his big sister, Anton walked right into the classroom and never looked back. I was so proud, but the lump in my throat also gave away the truth that some small part of me wished he had thrown himself into my arms and said “Mommy, [...]