Back To School
That magical time of year is just around the corner – it’s back to school time! Time to shop till you drop for clothes, shoes, and school supplies; time to start dreaming up tasty lunchtime snacks, and time to establish a new family schedule. For many, it’s an opportunity to relax and focus on other interests at work or home, and for others it can be emotional seeing little ones run off into the great, big world. Not to worry, in this issue of Safety 1st and Foremost we’ve got plenty to keep you busy. Study up on the government recommended immunizations for your children, peruse our hot new products, and meet Ryan, an 18-month old who’s growing by leaps and bounds!
Hit the town and look fashionable in our Safety 1st® Acella™ Sport Travel System. It features a super lightweight aluminum frame which makes it easier to push, rear foot brakes for easy stop and go action, and front swivel wheels for excellent maneuverability. The parent assist tray holds three cups (great for your iced coffee, water bottle, and maybe even your spouse’s drink), and a removable child tray with an extra-large cup holder so your little one can sip as you stroll. The infant car seat that attaches to the stroller features a 5-point harness, child-view window, and 3-position adjustable stay-in-car base making it super easy to move from car to stroller. 
Perfect for jetting around town, the Cosco® Deluxe Comfort Ride® Stroller folds compact for easy storage and travel. It features a parent tray with cup holder (so you can juggle your iced coffee as you navigate the busy streets), a large mesh shopping basket (for storing all those sizzling purchases), and dual front swivel wheels for super maneuverability.
Rub, a dub, dub, it’s bath time! Try our Safety 1st® Funtime Froggy Bath Cradle for an easy, comfortable way to bathe your baby. The soft, contoured frame fully supports your little one and the compact size makes bathing baby while traveling easy. Use it in the sink, an infant bathtub, or in an adult bathtub. An added bonus, it’s machine-washable and mildew resistant for easy cleaning. 
This month we chatted with Safety 1st Executive Vice President of Sales, Ted Kelley, about what it’s like raising his 18-month old son, Ryan. First and foremost it’s most impressive to note that Ryan is already at the 100th percentile for height (not surprising since Dad towers in at a staggering 6’4”.) Take note all you NBA recruiters – in just 20 years this kid’s bound for slam dunks. So how does he maintain his impressive height you might ask? Ryan loves fruits like bananas and plums, and (thanks to Dad) pizza. So far his favorite toys include a microwave oven, basketball, baseball, and wooden blocks. He’s very active and enjoys taking swimming lessons at the local YMCA with Dad during the winter and in his pool at home with Mom, Carrie, during the summer. When he’s not at home playing with Elmo, he’s busy at a play group, or having fun on a swing at the park. So far Ryan has road tripped to Maine, Connecticut, and New Jersey and Dad reports that he loves being in the car. He also sleeps through the night, a big relief, as Carrie is pregnant again! But Ryan will have to wait till December 29th to find out if he’s going to have a baby sister or brother.