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Mother’s Day Lasts More Than A Day Contest

May 9, 2011 5 Comments

We believe that motherhood should be celebrated every day and didn’t want the Mother’s Day fun to end the day after so we are having a Mother’s Day contest from May 9-15 until midnight CST! The winner will receive a $100 Amex gift certificate which you can use to shop, pamper yourself or have a night out on the town with friends – whatever your mommy heart desires!

It’s easy to enter:

Just visit our Facebook fan page and leave a comment finishing these two sentences:

  1. My fondest memory of my mom is…
  2. The thing I love most about being a mom is…

We can’t wait to see your posts! Good luck!


Win A Sealy Crib Mattress with the Sealy Support Contest!

April 30, 2011 18 Comments

Firm and supportive sleep for your baby is what Sealy® crib mattresses are all about and this is your chance to win one of our Sealy crib mattresses!

We want to hear from you about your baby’s peaceful sleep on a Sealy and you can win a Sealy® Signature Soybean Foam-Core Crib & Toddler Bed Mattress or a Sealy® Baby Ultra Rest® crib mattress - your choice!

It’s easy to enter!

Just leave a comment on how Sealy will support your baby and you will be automatically entered to win! Contest ends June 1st at midnight CST.


Tips on Helping Your Baby Sleep Twitter Party

April 14, 2011 13 Comments


We know one of the most important times of your day is your child’s sleep time. Your child needs her sleep so she can grow and develop, but sometimes bedtime and naptime can be a battle to get your baby to actually sleep.

Kolcraft and Mommy Wants Freebies is going to celebrate your child’s sleep with a Twitter Party! On Wednesday, April 20th, from 11:30 to 12:30 CST we will be talking about ways to help your child fall asleep, safe sleeping practices, bedtime routines and we will be giving away wonderful sleep products by Kolcraft and Sealy!

We will be giving away:

Sterns & Foster Baby Dynasty™ Eco-Foam 2 Stage Infant Toddler Mattress

Sealy Sweet Pea® 2 in 1 Maternity & Nursing Pillow

Sealy® Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad

Preferred Position 2 in 1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper

You do not have to RSVP, just follow Kolcraft on Twitter as well as follow Carol from Mommy Wants Freebies on Twitter and use the hashtag #sealybaby to follow the conversation, win prizes and have fun!

See you there!


Baby Matters Blog Turns 1 Giveaway

April 4, 2011 32 Comments

Our Baby Matters Blog turned 1 back in March! We wanted to take a look over the year and celebrate by giving you a Baby Matters Blog Birthday present!

We really have enjoyed meeting you through our blog and look forward to another year of fun! To celebrate, we are giving away a product of your choice*.

It’s easy to  enter our Baby Matters Blog Birthday contest!

  1. Look back over our Baby Matters  blog posts
  2. Pick your favorite post
  3. Write a comment as to why it’s your favorite post

Contest will end on April 11th at midnight CST.

Thanks for being a fan Baby Matters and celebrating our 1 year Birthday!

*Product prize depends on current availability


March Mattress

March 24, 2011 No Comments

March Madness is in the air as the Sweet 16 college basketball teams battle it out to be in the Final 4. Kolcraft loves rooting for our favorite teams and want to bring you into our very own March Madness, but we are doing it baby style with March Mattress!

What’s March Mattress? It’s an opportunity for you to show your college colors and win a Sealy® crib mattress, crib mattress pad or a nursing and maternity pillow!

How it works:

  1. Contest will run from March 24th – April 3rd at midnight CST.
  2. Post a photo on Kolcraft’s Facebook wall of your child sporting your favorite college basketball team’s gear along with a comment of why you want to win the Sealy® Ortho Rest™ Crib MattressSealy® Baby Ultra Rest® Crib Mattress or the Sealy® Sweet Pea 2 in 1 Maternity Pillow.  Make sure you tell us why you like that product.
  3. April 4th winners will be announced.

3 Sealy prizes will be given away:

Sealy® Ortho Rest™ Crib Mattress plus a Sealy® Naturals Cotton Crib Mattress Pad

Sealy Ortho Rest Crib Mattress

Sealy Naturals Cotton Crib Mattress Pad

Sealy® Ultra Rest® Crib Mattress plus a Sealy Naturals Cotton Crib Mattress Pad

Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Crib Mattress

Sealy Naturals Cotton Crib Mattress Pad

Sealy® Sweet Pea 2 in 1 Maternity and Nursing Pillow

Sealy Sweet Pea 2 in 1 Maternity & Nursing Pillow

Let the March Mattress Madness Begin!


Win Baby Products While Helping Children Who Are Victims of Japan’s Earthquake/Tsunami

March 23, 2011 17 Comments

Imagine your baby crying because he is hungry or she needs her diaper changed, but you can’t soothe baby because you have no food to give him or a new diaper to change her into. Imagine having no shelter, no safe place for baby to sleep all while trying to deal with a possible nuclear meltdown and grief because family members have died and life as you knew it will never be the same.

This is exactly what parents in Japan are dealing with after the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan more than a week ago. As parents and grandparents ourselves, we can’t imagine how overwhelming the situation is over in Japan and we can’t just sit here and do nothing.

Starting today, Kolcraft is having a silent auction for children in Japan in partnership with KIDS – an amazing global charity that has helped millions of children in poverty. They are currently doing a special donation drive for children in Japan.

The silent auction will run until midnight on March 28th CST. This online silent auction works just like a silent auction in “real life”.

  1. In the blog comment section leave the amount of your bid & what product it is for (bids are made in increments of $5.00).
  2. At midnight CST on March 28th the bidding stops. The highest bidder at that time wins the product.
  3. The winner then makes his/her donation to KIDS (our partner) & sends the electronic receipt to marketing@kolcraft.com.
  4. The winner receives a wonderful baby product and in the meantime has helped a survivor in Japan have hope for the future.

If you do not want to bid on any products in the silent auction, but still want to help a Japanese child in need you can give any donation amount to KIDS. No donation is too small to help.

Silent Auction Items:

Sealy® Select Soybean Dream™ Crib/Toddler Bed Mattress

Sealy Select Soybean Dream Crib & Toddler Bed Foam Mattress

A lightweight soybean foam mattress with water-resistant soft fabric cover. RETAIL $180.00

  • High-density soybean enhanced foam-core offers a firm and durable sleeping surface
  • Foam is CertiPUR-US® certified and has been tested for indoor air emissions, durability and substances including phthalates, formaldehyde, PBDEs, lead and other chemicals
  • Soybeans are a renewable resource & grown in the USA
  • STAPH-GARD® woven jacquard fabric covers offers liquid, stain and allergen resistance
  • Fabric cover feels soft, no plastic waterproof coating is used!
  • Protective wrap encircles the mattress
  • Square corners provide a snug fit in cribs
  • Mattress also fits toddler bed frames
  • Lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials
  • Meets or exceeds all flammability, lead, phthalate and CPSIA testing and does not contain toxic fire retardants

New Contours® Options® 3 Wheeler

Contours Options 3 Wheeler

Turn strolling time into bonding time with the Contours® Options® 3 Wheeler. This stroller features a reversible seat that allows your baby to face you or face forward as your child grows. You can also easily design a custom travel system using your favorite infant car seat with included Infant car seat attachment. Now includes a child cup holder, height adjustable canopy and simpler fold! RETAIL $170.00

  • Be the first to have the new Contours Options 3 Wheeler (we will ship to you in April)
  • Reversible seat can face forward or face parent
  • Infant car seat attachment (included) fits most brands on the market
  • 8″ front single swivel & 12″ rear never flat wheels
  • Easy trigger allows for quick fold and upright stand
  • New Easy-Reach parent tray has deeper, ventilated cup holders
  • Child cup holder and front bar removes quickly for in & out convenience
  • Height adjustable Sunrider canopy includes a peek-in window
  • Large basket for storage
  • Height adjustable 5-point harness for safety and padded sleeves for comfort

New Contours® Optima™ Tandem


At just 36.6 pounds, the Contours® Optima tandem stroller offers you all the choices you want in a lightweight tandem stroller! RETAIL $300.00

  • Be the first to own the new Contours Optima Tandem stroller (we will ship to you in April)
  • Six seating options
  • Height-adjustable canopies
  • Extra large storage basket
  • Accommodates one or two infants/children
  • One-year manufacturer warranty

Kolcraft Celebrating 65 Years!

March 10, 2011 15 Comments

This year Kolcraft celebrates 65 years of helping parents and caregivers along their parenting journey by providing the best in “must have” baby products.

Our Kolcraft story began in 1946 Chicago, when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies. Kolcraft then rapidly became the #1 crib mattress manufacturer. From there Kolcraft expanded into baby products such as bassinetsstrollers, walkers, activity centers and so  much more.

We are excited to celebrate our 65th anniversary with you and starting in June we will have monthly sweepstakes where you can win amazing baby product packages.  More information will be coming, but in the meantime from our family to yours, we wanted to thank you for letting us share your parenting journey.


Win A Wonderbug Activity Center At Our Love Bug Twitter Party Today!

February 15, 2011 44 Comments

Join Wally Wonderbug for the Love Bug Twitter Party Today!

Just a little reminder that today is our Wally Wonderbug Twitter party! Since Wally Wonderbug is all about being a love bug, he will be talking about every day ways you can show love to your children. And because he loves our Kolcraft fans, he will be giving away Wonderbug Activity Centers for your baby.

Party is TODAY, February 15th from 11am – 12pm CST. All you have to do is follow Kolcraft on Twitter and use the hashtag #LoveBug to follow along. You can also leave a comment in the section below that you are attending the party and that will automatically give you an extra entry for prizes.

See you there!


Wally Wonderbug Wants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with You!

February 11, 2011 41 Comments

Join Me for The Love Bug Twitter Party!

Hi Everyone!

You may remember me, Wally Wonderbug. :) I’m all excited because Kolcraft is hosting a Love Bug Twitter party in honor of Valentine’s Day. ( I love parties!)

It will be lots of fun. We will talking about loving ways to connect with your children through crafts, games, care notes, etc. You will also have the chance to tell us why your child is so lovable and you will win prizes! I will be hosting the party will be giving away my Wonderbug Activity Center and more!

Please join us on for our Love Bug Twitter Party on Tuesday, February 15th from 11am – 12pm CST. All you have to do is follow Kolcraft on Twitter and use the hashtag #LoveBug to follow along. You can also leave a comment in the section below that you are attending the party and that will automatically give you an extra entry for prizes.

See you there!
Sending you a hug,

Wally

Win A Wonderbug Activity Center At the Love Bug Party!


Last Day To Win the New Sealy Sweet Pea Maternity/Nursing Pillow

December 13, 2010 2 Comments

It’s easy to win! Info is in this post http://bit.ly/gd89fA  :)

Good luck!