Posted by Donna Donnelly in September 1st 2010
Look who it is!!
Pinkie Pie is looking stylish as she cools off………
Visit other great photos of cuteness and awe (and share!) on the Graco Flickr page.
Maybe you’d like to share that great shot of the ever-growing baby bump you are sporting, your newborn baby’s very first picture or anything that captures the wonder, humor, marvel of childhood and parenthood — here’s how!
Posted by Kelly Voelker in August 30th 2010
It’s that time of year again – yes, back to school! While you’re prepping your children with backpacks, school supplies and new clothes, it’s also a good time for parents to make sure your children are traveling safely.
Whether it’s to and from school, to daycare or extracurricular activities, child passenger safety rules are important to protect our most precious passengers. You might be following all of the rules in your car, but if you’re like many parents who car pool, you might not be as certain about your children’s riding conditions when you send them on their way.
Here are some things to request of your driver, or to make sure you do if you are the one transporting the group:
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that all children under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat of a vehicle – so if possible, try to limit the number of children you transport to the number of rear seats in the vehicle.
- Make it a requirement for all children to wear a seat belt in the car at all times, and make sure there are properly installed car seats (based on the both the seat’s and the vehicle’s instruction manuals) available for all children who need them. For guidelines on appropriate safety seats based on age and weight, see the following guidelines from NHTSA. Depending on the child, some may need to use some kind of child restraint up to age 8 or 4′9″ tall.
Posted by Kelly Voelker in August 29th 2010
Check out this smiley baby from one of our contributors on www.MyFirstBaby.com
Try NOT to laugh!
Have a cute video of your little one? Share it with us on www.MyFirstBaby.com – you could be featured in on of our nationally televised webisodes and have the chance to win prizes from Graco and more!
Posted by Kelly Voelker in August 27th 2010
It’s that time of year again! The kids are headed back to school, summer is coming to a close, and car pools are in full effect.
That probably also means you can’t help but think about your child’s safety a little bit more than usual.
Coincidentally, September is baby safety month, so you’ll find a number of extra activities, tips and resources specifically focused on your child’s safety from Graco over the next few weeks.
To start it all off, today is the first day of the Great Trade-In Event at Babies “R” Us! Now through September 19, bring in your old baby gear and get 25% off new Graco gear. This is especially important if you happen to have an expired car seat. (Yes, car seats expire! Find out how to see if your Graco seat is expired here.) Plus, there is no limit to the number of products that you trade in.
And check the Babies “R” Us circular or e-mail newsletter for more great deals like 15% off items like the Graco Nautilus™ Elite and Graco Metrolite® Stroller in Laguna Bay.
It’s all about safety this month at Graco – stay tuned for more!
Posted by Karen Hartzell in August 26th 2010
When Baby graduated kindergarten in May I was weepy and bleary eyed with pride. I had all summer to prepare myself for her heading back to school as a grown up first grader. Flash forward to August. New uniforms were ordered, washed and hung in the closet. New school shoes were bought and worn home from the store. The first day of school was right around the corner and I dreaded the emotional roller coaster that was ahead. 
I had the typical concerns about getting Baby back into the school routine. The 5 days a week. The every day homework load. The special projects. These were all part of the great unknown.
Part of my fears were eased knowing Baby was returning the same class and teacher. She attends a Primrose School and her location combines first grade and kindergarten in the same room, but with a split curriculum. The remaining uneasiness just stayed there waiting for the first day to arrive.
Loading ...
