I first discovered Graco as a brand when I gave birth to my daughter 14.5 years ago, her pushchair was a top of the line travel system and from that point forward Graco have featured in our lives with each baby and it I have no doubt this baby will be no different.
Recently bump and I were invited on an amazing trip to Cologne in Germany to the nursery product trade fair Kind + Jugend to discover what innovative and creative products Graco will be unveiling in the coming year and with this years offerings it really will mean that travelling the world will be no problem!
First of the bat has to be the innovative new Milestone car seat which is set for launch in early 2016 and has been designed from birth to 12 years, effectively meaning that you don’t need to ever buy another car seat for your child!
The Milestone car seat is rear facing from birth and includes and internal padding to ensure baby is not flopping round in the seat, this can be removed once baby is big enough. When baby is ready for the next stage of car seats you can turn the car seat round forward facing and the headrest and harness is adjustable as your child grows, I am looking forward to seeing more of this when it’s released in the coming months!
Next on the list is the ingenious Swivi Booster Seat, it’s currently available in Key Lime and Pink and I spotted this on first sight as this is something we looked for on the market when Joshua was little and yet never found … Well it certainly made it to market now! Or it will be in a few months!
For us family dining means including all members of the family and this seat can be used from birth, swivels 180 degrees for easy access, reclines and also fits to a standard dining chair and to top it off it then transforms into a booster seat for older babies and children.
For us this is totally ideal with limited kitchen space, no storage for bulky highchairs and the fact we can even bring baby to the table while we eat and then wean baby in it …. For me this it totally on my must haves for bump when he arrives!
2016 has yet more coming out for the Graco brand with the FastAction Sport LX and the FastAction DLX!
The FastAction Sport LX is a super nippy 3-wheel style pushchair that has a super one-handed fold action that means not only can you fold with one hand it also folds compactly too and with the added bonus of the Graco Click Connect compatibility it means you can turn this nippy 3 wheeler into around travel solution.
The FastAction Fold DLX has bonus of one hand fold and compact fold like its lightweight sibling but this is the slightly more meaty 4 wheel version with added extras like parent tray on the handle bars and child tray that makes for a great all-rounder with its substantial shopping basket and large hood.
Another of Graco’s new products that is totally on my hit list for my new baby essentials along with the already mentioned Swivi Booster Seat is the Move With Me Swing/rocker. Not only is it super striking and looks extremely comfortable and well padded it’s also portable and the icing on the cake for me is … not only does it run on batteries it also has a cable (Thank you Graco as it will save a small fortune on batteries!) it folds down smaller for storage and even has a carry handle on there too!
Thank you Graco for allowing me to come and view your new products and for me to fall in love with some for my new baby in the new year! Its be a totally pleasure to see how much the Brand has grown since buying my first product 14 years ago and thank you for showing me just how much the Brand is a contender with reasonable pricing and sturdy and ingenious product!
Thank you also to Donna at TheLondonMum.me, Debbie Bird from BabyWorld.com, Alison Potter from Prima Baby, and Sarah Lafarge from Netmums for your lovely company and informative baby product chat!
I was a Graco ambassador when Bugs was a baby and I just loved the Graco products we were sent to review. Could not fault them at all really x
My goodness, all this has developed so much since my two were little. These look the height of comfort, practicality and luxury!!
When my son was born, (omg, nearly 17 years ago now) Graco was our pushchair and travel system of choice.
love those baby bouncer chairs! You’ve actually reminded me we need to pick one up! x
Oh wow congratulations on the pregnancy! And a great opportunity to attend the show. I love the swivi seat xx
The new car seat looks brilliant, I am a big advocate of rear facing and love that it grows with a baby
Oh how interesting. It will be lovely following you on the baby journey and seeing how things have changed over the years.
aww thanks Jen i am so excited to be on this journey we feared we wouldn’t be back here so its amazing that we are x
hehe you’re going to be a baby equipment expert all over again! I have forgotten all of that stuff although I reckon I could still erect a travel system in under 60 seconds! Sounds like a fun and informative trip! x
I am not so much an expert but certainly an obsessive lol
I’ve always been a big fan of Graco, it’s good to see them coming up with some great new designs.
they really are thinking outside the box and i am loving what they are coming up with so far
These products all look great, particularly the car seat and the booster seat. I would definitely have gone for those when my kids were tiny.
they look super dont they and would save a fortune only have to buy one
I love that it has mutli uses, nothing worse than huge bulky baby products hanging about the house!
the swivi seat is totally something that we would get our moneys worth out of being able to use it practically all the way through
What a great trip you had. Like the sounds of that car seat – just had to buy the next one up for my 5 year old.
they aren’t cheaper either so just buying one would save a fortune
I really wanted to go to this but just couldn’t as hubby was working. I do love Graco and their products
Fab aren’t they! such a shame you couldnt make it lovely it was amazing and i have added several bit to my must buy list from seeing what they had on offer
Some great innovations! With big age gaps between mine, I was always amazed by how things had changed in between each baby!
I totally get that with 10 years between my first 2 its been remarkable at what had changed 🙂
So glad you got to make this trip as it was perfect for you. I am amazed by how quickly things change, by the time my kids have kids I will have no idea how to operate a pram, just like my parents when they became grandparents ha ha!
oh my head is still spilling over with what I want to write about re this trip! lol my husband couldnt fit a car seat or fold a pram with Joshua so he has no hope with this one nor any grand kids lol
I love the look of that swing and rocker and totally agree, having it run through a power cable is SO much better!!
and massively cheaper on the pocket too than batteries 😉
Graco have a great range of products don’t they? And these look super comfy. You’re going to be an expert, Jaime! Hope everything is going well .X
Thanks Donna, hubs is not so keen on my obsessions lol
I loved Graco when my 2 were little, they were a brand that I trusted.
I wish the swing/rocker was out when they were tiny though, I could have got so much more done.
its fab isn’t it! i am in love with it
Graco has been a favourite with us too, what amazing products they have in the pipeline for this year!xx