Graco Heart to Heart Blog

Babies come in all shapes and sizes and with different preferences: some are soothed by the sound of running water, while others are mesmerized by the hum of a hairdryer. The one thing that’s nearly universal: babies love cuddling with their mommies and daddies, swaying gently back and forth in a nursery glider chair. For [...]

Baby showers are a super-fun time—both for the mommy-to-be and for the friends and family who are excited to celebrate the arrival of a new little one. Inevitably, there are some questions of etiquette that will come up, so we’ve put together this handy guide to get you started. Must-Have Basics There are some big [...]

Helps transport “big kids” from 30-100lbs, and from 3 – 10 years old and features NEW one-hand front adjust LATCH system The innovative engineering team here at Graco® is always looking for new ways to keep children safe and add little touches that make caring for kids you love easier. The brand new AFFIX™ youth [...]

September is all about car safety—it’s National Car Safety Month and National Child Passenger Safety Month. And, at Graco, we’re extremely passionate about keeping kids safe in the car. This month, we teamed up with BabyCenter to host a live video chat on Facebook—with questions sent in from Twitter and Facebook—about car seat safety. Moderated [...]

Car seat safety is a hot topic when it comes to baby gear, and we know that keeping your child riding rear-facing up until two years old is important, but why? To help celebrate September National Safety Month, the release of the SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 (the only rear-facing newborn to two year infant cars [...]

At Graco®, we’re parents ourselves, so we want maximum protection for our babies—and yours. Therefore, when respected authorities—American Academy of Pediatrics* and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—make an updated recommendation, we take notice. Both now recommend that children ride rear-facing until two years old or until they reach maximum height and weight for their seat. [...]

It’s hard to believe, Labor Day coming up reminds us that this super-hot summer is winding to a close. Summer is always a fun season for kids and families, since it often means road trips trips, a visit to extended family, fun activities, play dates and sweet, icy treats. We asked some of our Graco [...]

Thank you to all those who participated in our contest! We were overwhelmed in the best way by the responses and creativity. We truly enjoyed all the great ideas, and amazing names. Below is the list of winners! If you could please email us at blog@gracobaby.com your contact information, we will send you your prize. [...]

In honor of 25 years of the beloved Pack ‘n Play, we’ve created an infographic to take you on a journey through 25 years of baby innovations! Created in 1987, the Graco Pack ‘n Play was the original playard designed to provide a comfortable, caring environment for your baby. Since its inception, the Pack ‘n [...]