ABC Expo 2011: What’s new from Diono

This year Diono didn’t have a booth at ABC since they weren’t sure if they would have their new products in time for the show. Luckily, they did manage to have some products ready and they wound up in a big meeting room at the convention center.  We popped in to say hi and check out what was new and updated.  Unfortunately, [...]

ABC Expo 2011: What’s New from Evenflo

It seems that everyone is stepping up their game and Evenflo is no exception!  There are several exciting, new and improved CRs from Evenflo that are either hitting the shelves now or coming soon. First up – the highly anticipated Securekid 300 & Securekid 400 based on the Maestro platform. These new combination seats offer a higher weight [...]

More info on Dorel’s new rear-facing recline range for convertibles

We broke the news on facebook & twitter this past Monday that Dorel has new labels for their convertible seats which will allow children who weigh more than 22 lbs and who can also sit upright unassissted to be more upright in the rear-facing position. The new labels have two “level to ground” lines and the [...]

ABC Expo 2011: What’s New from Britax

No new Britax CRs at this time but some new fashions for existing convertible seats. There were also some new accessory products including a wheeled travel bag for $69.99.  B-Safe infant seat has received a fix for falling recline foot issue and a smaller chest clip and there will be minor improvements to make the lockoff system more user friendly. [...]

ABC Expo 2011: What’s New from Graco

Lots of great new and updated products coming soon from Graco!  They also had an awesome spread at their booth with a mac ‘n cheese bar, cookie bar, wine and ice cold beer!  Did I mention ice cold beer?  I decided it was 5 pm somewhere and had to have one (…or two).  Darren promtly followed my lead.  [...]

And the Winners Are……

First, we’d like to publicly congratulate Bubble Bum for being a JPMA 2011 Innovation Awards Winner!  I <3 these ladies and I’m thrilled that they were recognized for their innovative product and all their hard work.  I know they were very busy at the Expo but I hope they took a moment or two to bask in the [...]