Scribbles is the perfect, playful pattern to set your baby on a creative path! Serene teal and rich chocolate brown provide the perfect backdrop for pops of bright lime green, blue and subtle cream in this fun fashion. Scribbles is a gender-neutral, abstract pattern that just might inspire your little artist.

This cute pattern is available exclusively from Target and has a whole collection of great Graco products, including:

•  DuoGlider™ Stroller: This stroller holds two children, up to 40 lbs. each, with stadium-style seating and two reclining seats with canopies and footrests. You’ll love it!

• Pack ‘N Play® Playard with Reversible Napper & Changer™: Moms (& dads) love the convenience of this awesome Pack ‘N Play—we know, because it’s the #1 playard around. You get the comfort of a napper along with the convenience of a changer, all-in-one. Plus, of course, you also get all of the great features of Pack ‘N Play: easy fold for travel, toddler playard and even a cute toy bar.
• Contempo™ Highchair: This is Graco’s slimmest folding highchair, perfect for convenient feedings—either at home or while traveling—since it stores easily, even in small spaces. With six height positions and three recline levels it always keeps baby comfortable.
• FastAction™ Fold Travel System: Experience the only travel system with a one-second fold. This great set comes with a lightweight stroller—that folds in just one second, with one hand—and has a multi-position reclining seat (it lies flat to keep a sleepy baby comfortable) and an extra-large storage basket. It also comes with the top-rated SnugRide® Infant Car Seat, which is a favorite pick of leading consumer publications, since it’s rigorously side-impact tested to meet or exceed all U.S. safety standards.
• Swing By Me™ Portable Swing: This swing is smart—it’s like two products in one. It’s both a portable swing that allows you to move baby from room to room and it converts to a full-sized swing. It includes multiple swing speeds for baby’s different moods and a two-position reclining seat to help baby get comfy. The cute toy bar even features plush blue elephants, sure to hold baby’s attention!

We hope you love the Scribbles fashion as much as we do! What do you think?

The collection includes five unique products: Graco Alano™ FlipIt™ Reversible Handle Travel System, Graco DuoDiner™ 3-in-1 Highchair, Graco Nautilus™ 3-in-1 Car Seat, Graco Pack ‘N Play ® Silhouette™ Playard and Graco Duo™ 2-in-1 Swing & Bouncer.

Check out some of the features that make this collection a must-have for new parents:

Graco Alano™ FlipIt™ Reversible Handle Travel System:

- The Alano Flip It has a unique reversible handle feature so your baby can face you, or face the world

- This stroller grows with your child from infant to toddler and can be used up to 50 lbs.

Graco DuoDiner™ 3-in-1 Highchair

- The DuoDiner highchair grows with your child from infant to toddler and converts to a space-saving booster

Graco Nautilus™ 3-in-1 Car Seat

- The Nautilus helps keep your child secure in a 5-point harness, from 20-65 lbs and then converts to a belt-positioning booster from 30-100 lbs

- This car seat is designed to allow you to transition into either a Highback or Backless booster for a comfortable fit for your child up to 100 lbs

Graco Pack ‘N Play® Silhouette Playard

- This Playard is the perfect place for baby to nap and play

- The Silhouette Pack ‘N Play includes an infant bassinet, playard and posture-plus changing table for your comfort

Graco Duo™ 2-in-1 Swing & Bouncer

- The Duo 2-in-1 Swing and Bouncer includes both a swing and bouncer to soothe and amuse your baby

- This is a great option because it allows you to save money and space without having to buy two products

The entire Graco Sprout ‘N Grow collection is available in the adorable Sweetpea fashion.

Be sure to check it out at Target this week for a $10 savings on each item. Don’t miss your chance to get all of the essentials for your baby to grow with. Happy Shopping!

Looking for great deals on some of your favorite Graco items? Look no further! Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory is always a great place to find amazing discounts on the Graco products you love, but starting this week, the prices are even more unbelievable! This a sale you won’t want to miss…

Graco Morgan Collection

Pack ‘n Play® Classic Playard – Sale $89.99
Entertaining toys amuse your little one. This changer offers convenience for quick diaper changes and a safe, cozy space for your baby to play.

Lovin’ Hug® Infant Swing – Sale $89.99
The ergonomic design of Lovin’ Hug™ swing’s hammock-style seat mimics the curve of your arms, giving your baby a sense of security. At the same time, the plush mobile, 10 classical songs and 5 nature sounds, keep him soothed and amused.

Meal Time™ Highchair – Sale $69.99
The 4-position height adjustment combined with the 3-position reclining seat help you to find a comfy position for your little dining companion. The locking casters and convenient fold make tucking this chair out of the way between mealtimes a snap.

Passage™ Travel System – Sale $174.99
This three-piece system features a Graco Passage Stroller, the top rated SnugRide® Infant Car Seat and a stay-in-car base. The stroller’s sturdy frame has built-to-last durability.

Graco Car Seats

ComfortSport™ Convertible Car Seat – Sale $89.99
This ultra-versatile seat can be used rear-facing for infants from 5 to 30 pounds, and then forward-facing as a toddler seat for children 20 to 40 pounds. With a five-point, front-adjust harness, EPS energy absorbing foam, removable head pillow and a handy cup holder, it’s got the key essentials you’ll need.

Nautilus™ 3-in-1 Car Seat – Sale $154.99
Our Nautilus™ 3-in-1 car seat helps keep your child in a 5-point harness up to 65 lbs. When ready, it converts to a belt-positioning booster seat, and finally to a Highback or Backless booster, for a comfortable fit up to 100 lbs. Plus, this seat is outfitted with reinforced steel for enhanced durability.

My Ride™ 65 Convertible Car Seat – Sale $129.99
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends your child ride rear-facing as long as possible, so My Ride 65 stays rear-facing up to 40 lbs. – longer than most other car seats in the US. Then, it secures your forward-facing child in a 5-point harness until he is 65 lbs.

Enjoy!

Here’s a preview of just a few of the great products you can look forward to for you and your little one this year — and stay tuned for even more new items as the year goes on!

Graco Smart Seat™ All-in-One Car Seat

The new Graco Smart Seat All-in-One Car Seat is the ultimate in car seat longevity. This convertible car seat fits your child from 5-100 lbs and features a convenient stay-in-car base so you only have to install the base one time!

Quattro Tour® Reverse Travel System featuring the new SnugRide® 30 Infant Car Seat

For face-to-face adventures, the Graco Quattro Tour Reverse Travel System features an innovative stroller with a reversible seat that provides superior maneuverability in both seating positions. This new travel system features a one hand fold, holds a child up to 50 lbs and also includes the top-rated SnugRide 30 Infant Car Seat.

Pack ‘N Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove™ Rocking Seat

Graco’s Pack ‘n Play with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat features a removable vibrating rocking seat to create a soothing haven for your newborn.

Graco’s Signature Series™ 3-in-1 Modular Stroller

Graco’s new Signature Series -in-1 Modular Stroller has all the thoughtful details parents love about Graco with the touches that make Signature Series the best of the best.

New Graco Fashions

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 making their debut in 2011!

What baby gear are you looking for this year?

Welcome to the first day of Graco’s Get One Give One program this holiday season!

Comment at the bottom of this post to tell us about a person or organization that you think is deserving of the product we’re featuring today and why. We’ll select one of your comments at random and both you and your nominee will win that day’s prize! Here’s some more information on Graco Get One Give One and how to participate.

Now, let’s learn more about today’s lovely prize.

The Graco SimpleSwitch™ Highchair is a fantastic option for parents looking for a highchair that lasts. Built to grow with your child, SimpleSwitch™ has a 2-in-1 design that transitions from a highchair to a booster seat once your child is ready.

For convenience and tidy storage, this chair comes with integrated storage for the legs once you’ve removed them for booster use.

And as you’ll find with all Graco highchairs, SimpleSwitch has a dishwasher-safe tray, fabrics that are easy to clean, and easy one- and two-hand options for tray removal.

Today’s GracoGOGO giveaway includes a SimpleSwitch highchair in the Ashford fashion – available exclusively at Walmart. This neutral plaid fashion in greens, browns and blues are a perfect fit in any home and give your baby a cozy place for mealtime.

We can’t wait to hear your stories. Come back tomorrow for another chance to win and give!

*Entries are now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. The winner is Laurne J! Laurne, Graco will be in touch shortly to get you (and your sister in law) your prize!

1. Infant Car Seat. You can’t leave the hospital without one. Selecting a car seat is an extremely important decision, so please do your research. Make sure you select a car seat that will fit your child, fit your car and that you can use correctly every time.

I suggest going online first to narrow down which brands of car seats you are considering (or talk to your friends to see which one they would recommend). Then go into the store & make sure that you are comfortable with the functionality of the seat. Ask questions! Also, ask the store associate if you can bring the car seat out to your car to make sure that are comfortable with it fitting in the car.

And don’t forget to check out www.gracobaby.com to see our car seat installation videos before installing your car seat. My top pick is the SnugRide 35–it holds babies from 5-35 lbs and has lots of great fashions to choose from.

2. Stroller. You are going to want to show off that adorable little baby! Make sure you consider your lifestlye before buying your stroller (do you live in the city? Do you travel a lot? Are you outdoors frequently?) That will determine if you want a more lightweight stroller or something a little heavier and full-featured. Remember, all Graco infant car seats snap into most Graco strollers so you can create your own travel system or buy a pre-packaged one. My pick is the Alano FlipIt since the handle flips so you can see your baby while you are out and about.

3. Playard. I am sure a lot of people are told to get a playard but may not know exactly why. Well, the playard becomes your “family room care station” for your little one. Basically, you can eliminate running up and down the stairs ten times a day to find diapers, get diaper cream, etc. Different playards have different features, but many include a bassinet, changing table, and diaper organizer. Some newer models even have newborn napping stations!

4. Swing. Since babies are used to constant motion when they are in your belly for 9 months, the motion of a swing continues that familiar and calming action. Add a pacifier for an additional soothing method (check out Dr. Karp’s 5 S soothing method) and your baby will be cooing with contentment in no time. For Pinkie Pie, I used the Sweetpeace swing which allowed me to customize the swinging motions as well as having a MP3 hook up for my own lullaby play list.

5. Highchair. Some people forget to add a highchair to their registry. But, when Baby is 6 months old, you are going to need it! Some of the new highchairs provide multi-functions, like the one PP is using, DuoDiner. What’s great about DuoDiner is that it becomes a booster chair so when you want Baby to sit at the table with the rest of the family, you don’t have to buy another product. PP is now officially sitting at the table in her booster seat (but in the picture above, I’m showing PP before her graduation to the table).

There are still so many other things that you are going to need on your registry, like diapers, wipes, bibs, towels, etc… but I will leave that one for a future post!

Until then, Happy Registering!

All during the time Bunny was expecting our Lovebird, I couldn’t wait to “gear” up so that Bunny and SIL would find our home baby-friendly and bring her often for visits once she arrived.  I bought them the Prenatal Heart Listener so they could listen to her heartbeat at home.  I got them a Sweetpeace Soothing Center, a Travel System and a Pack N Play.  

For Nonna and Paddy’s house (that’s us ), I picked up a Cozy Dinette High Chair and a Travelite Crib.  I also picked up an extra Snugride and Car Seat Base for our car.   Having this gear in our home has come in so handy when Lovebird visits.  Best of all, when she is not there, we just fold the high chair and crib right up and store them easily in a closet. 

Then the other day, on Grandparents.com,  I read about an up-and-coming trend – Yes, BABY SHOWERS FOR GRANDMA.  What a great idea!! 

Think about it…. Grandparents often lavishly help in outfitting the expectant parents, but do they think of what they may need in their own homes to make it easier (and more appealing) for the parents to bring those little guys over?   Some grandparents are far away and when the baby comes to visit they will stay awhile and need basically EVERYTHING!

The needs are a little different for different grandparents and also different from what the parents need.  If you are like me, you will want your gear to be lightweight and readily storable. 

I think throwing a shower could be GREAT FUN for friends or even coworkers to do for one another to celebrate this exciting time.  Just think of all the fun you could have with it!  Party 411 has theme ideas and party games to play.

Here’s one I thought was funny:

“What is this for” – things have changed so much since the last generation had their babies, that some of today’s baby items didn’t even exist or could be virtually unrecognizable.  Like prenatal heart listeners, battery operated nasal aspirators or even breast pumps.

Awesome idea?  Really Stupid?  Upstages the parents? What do you think?

If you know anyone who has thrown a shower for grandparents or been the guest of honor, we would love to hear about it!

The Mosaic™ Stroller weighs less than 20 lbs, and has a 3-D super-compact fold, so it can fit into even the tightest spaces. Its padded, ergonomic handles make it comfortable to maneuver, while the multi-position reclining ensures your little travel companion stays comfy and content.

The Mosaic™ stroller is recommended for use for children up to 40lbs, but can also be used with any Graco SnugRide® Infant Car Seat. Oh, and did I mention the storage underneath for your diaper bag? Super convenient!

The Disney® Mickey Mouse In The House™ fashion is also available in a matching SnugRide® Infant Car Seat , a Lovin’ Hug® Infant Swing, a Pack ‘n Play® Element™ Playard, and a Cozy Dinette™ Highchair.

Who doesn’t love all things Disney?

What mom in need would you like to honor this Mother’s Day? Tell us about her for the chance to win a Graco Mosaic Stroller for each of you.

Find out more information about the Graco Get One Give One program here!

*Comments are now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. The winner is Breanne!

Breanne – Graco will be in touch with you shortly to send out your prize.

The DuoDiner is a convenient 2-in-1 highchair that grows with your child – converting to a toddler booster when your child is ready. This highchair also has great features like a compact, self-standing fold and easy one-hand recline.

Check out the demo!

What mom in need would you like to honor this Mother’s Day? Tell us about her for the chance to win a Graco DuoDiner Highchair for each of you.

Find out more information about the Graco Get One Give One program here!

*Comments are now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. The winner is Ally!

Ally – Graco will be in contact with you shortly to send out your product.

Enjoy some retail therapy and get ready for Baby with more reasons than ever to head to Babies ‘R Us this month. The Biggest Graco Sale Ever starts today!

Get rewarded for spending and enjoy savings in-store on new Graco products. Whether it is Graco baby gear, furniture or accessories, you will receive a free gift card with purchase*.

Here are the essentials you need to know:

- Receive a free Babies ‘ R Us $100 gift card with a Graco purchase of $500 or more

- Receive a free $50 Babies ‘R Us gift card with a Graco purchase of $350 or more

- Receive a free $20 Babies ‘R Us gift card with a Graco purchase of $200 or more

Additionally, bring in a coupon from the Babies ‘R Us circular and receive $20 off all Graco strollers and car seats of a $100 value or more. You will also have access to great savings on many of your favorite Graco nursery & care items.

Make sure to check out the new exclusive Wilko and East Hampton fashions as well as the Alano™ FlipIt™ Reversible Handle Travel System during your visit.

Get ready to shop and enjoy the rewards!

*Must meet purchase requirements