Lauren Westin

Lauren is the Brand Manager for Playards at Graco. She loves to travel, play volleyball, and is currently attending Emory in the evening. She also has a super cute goddaughter, Fifi, and brand new nieces and nephews that are often the source of inspiration for her blog posts.
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Changer vs Napper

Know Before You Register: Two Playard Facts

As the brand manager on playards, I get to listen to a lot of moms shop for their ideal playard and there are a few questions and misconceptions that seemingly always come up. Here are a few tidbits about playards so that you are armed with the facts before registering. #1 Does the upper level (aka the [...]

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Dad Packing

Traveling with Baby

Holidays or not, traveling can be stressful  with baby. However, a Pack ‘n Play® playard can make travel easier for you. It provides a safe, clean spot for baby to nap or play when visiting relatives. It is also simple to fold up and tuck out of the way or to pack in your trunk [...]

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lil mo

Babies, Bundles & Bumps #72: Baby’s 1st Picture

I recently completed grad school and there is one trend that so many of my classmates are following… and it’s not getting new jobs (although some have been successful at that!). No, many are taking that exciting step and starting families, including one of my teammates who just became the proud mama of 10lb 1oz (eep!) [...]

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angel

Babies, Bundles & Bumps #67: SweetPeace™ Alert!

Check out the adorable niece of one of our newest team members here at Graco! Sent to us from New York, Angel is enjoying a ride with the patented MomMotion™ that rocks her the way mom naturally would. It is so fun to see products being worked on one cube away from you and then [...]

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atticus 2

Babies, Bundles & Bumps #64: Who’s a cutie?

 This guy! Meet my nephew Atticus – he is now three months old and already has quite the personality. And here he is with Big Sis in the wildly popular Swing By Me™. Do you have a picture of your precious little one that you’d like featured in our ‘Babies, Bundles, and Bumps’ series? Share [...]

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grows with baby collage

Graco Pack ‘n Play® Playards Grow With Baby (for real!)

Each Pack ‘n Play® playard has been intelligently designed to grow with your family, giving you baby gear that adapts as your child grows so you can use it longer. From newborn, to infant, to toddler, Graco has just the place for your developing child. For your newborn Observing a mother’s instinct to cuddle and protect her [...]

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Aspery Collection

Fabulous New Graco Fashions at Target!

Graco has the world’s largest selection of fashions, ranging from basic solids and sweet animal prints to toiles, geometrics and modern florals—so many to choose from! So whatever your style, there is a set of coordinated Graco gear for you. Check out these new fashions that just made their debut!   The Meadow Menagerie Fashion [...]

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Swing by Me™ features … and a giveaway!

Swing by Me™ features … and a giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RANDOM WINNER – AMY!! Amy, we will send you an e-mail to get your mailing address and send you your new Swing By Me right away! Thanks, everyone for entering, comments are now closed — check back here at the Graco blog (or subscribe) to learn about more ways to win Graco [...]

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The Little Two-Year-Old That Could

The Little Two-Year-Old That Could

This past weekend, my goddaughter Fi-Fi came to visit Atlanta for the very first time.  So what should we do but go hike the famous Stone Mountain? I have to say this was a great idea except for the fact that this girl does not want to be carried anywhere. She can walk and she [...]

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Twins

Bundles, Bumps & Babies! #56

Twins!! Maybe you read my recent post about how all of my friends are having kids… well I’m pleased to formally introduce Miss H and Miss K! They had a short hospital stay, but are now at home and thriving with feedings every three hours. I have to give a shout out to their parents for [...]

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