Prince Lionheart has been manufacturing baby products in California since 1973. Michael and Kelly McConnell, brother/sister team at the helm of Prince Lionheart, proudly say, “Our product line was born out of our grandparents’ garage. We outgrew the garage years ago, but we still make every effort possible to produce products here at home, in our California manufacturing facility.”

While some of Prince Lionheart’s products are made overseas, Prince Lionheart stays true to its home turf and humble beginnings, even as competition in the juvenile industry continues to grow. “We continually strive to design products that can be manufactured in-house.Our goal is to produce more and more products in our Santa Maria, CA manufacturing facility. In order to reach these goals, we are constantly looking for clever ways to compete with the prices from overseas factories. It is also important that we make responsible choices when designing and selecting materials: using recycled material wherever possible, and building products that will span multiple years of use in a family’s home.”

With that said, Prince Lionheart’s latest innovation, the Modular Diaper Depot, is made of 100% recycled material and is built to last. A purchase made for the nursery today, can be used in other areas of the home tomorrow.

The Modular Diaper Depot (MDD) is a product for the nursery that makes organizing easy. Keep it on a flat surface, in a cabinet or hang it on your changing table. The MDD offers six different configurations so that you can customize it exactly for your changing needs. Use one station to fit a large assortment of diapers and baby toiletries, or take apart for multiple rooms in your home. Light, durable, easy to clean and carry — have everything you need at your fingertips!

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2012 —The BRITAX B-AGILE stroller (http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-agile) will be available this month and the B-SAFE infant car seat (http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/b-safe) will be available in June with new colors offering more style options for trendy parents.  The new colors—Kiwi, Sandstone and Granite (B-SAFE only) — are fun, youthful shades for the spring season.

The compact B-AGILE, with one-hand, quick-fold technology weighs less than 17 pounds and can accommodate children from birth to 55 pounds.   It is equipped with the integrated BRITAX CLICK & GO system (http://www.britaxusa.com/learning-center/britax-stroller-features/ease-of-use/click-go), making it compatible with BRITAX Infant Car Seats.  

The stroller is also compatible with major infant car seat brands using an adapter frame (sold separately).  Its infinite recline positions, padded seat, and shoulder and belly pads help ensure the child’s comfort, while all-wheel suspension makes for a smooth ride.

A large under seat storage basket and zippered parent storage pocket provide additional space for baby gear. Now available in Kiwi — a light green shade — and Sandstone — a tan, earthy tone — the B-AGILE new fashions join the current Black and Red colors.

The B-SAFE Infant Car Seat is also available in Kiwi and Sandstone.  For further options, parents may purchase the B-SAFE in Granite—a silver, gray color—that matches all BRITAX strollers.  The infant car seat features BRITAX Side Impact Protection (http://www.britaxusa.com/learning-center/360-degree-protection/side-impact-protection) and can accommodate children up to 32 inches tall and weighing between 4 and 30 pounds. Integrated BRITAX CLICK & GO stroller adapters allow the B-SAFE to work seamlessly as a travel system with all BRITAX strollers.

It includes an ergonomic handle with three locking positions which allows for a more comfortable carrying position. Additionally, premium push-button LATCH (http://www.britaxusa.com/learning-center/car-seats-101/about-latch) connectors allow for quick, reliable installation and a built-in lock-off system makes the seat easy to use with a vehicle seatbelt.

The BRITAX B-AGILE (MSRP: $249.99) and BRITAX B-SAFE (MSRP: $179.99) travel system offers convenience and safety for parents on the go.  All new fashions, and original fashions, are now available at independent and mass retailers. For more information about BRITAX, visit www.BRITAXusa.com (http://www.britaxusa.com/), or find BRITAX on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

About BRITAX Child Safety Inc.

BRITAX manufactures and markets a full line of premium car seats, strollers, baby carriers and accessories.  Since its founding in Britain in 1939, the company has established itself as a trusted juvenile products brand, known for a commitment to thoughtful, innovative engineering of safe, top-quality and intuitively designed products.

In 2011 BRITAX acquired BOB Trailers, Inc.  This addition reflects the company’s commitment to offering a full line of strollers to meet the modern family’s lifestyle needs.  BRITAX and BOB offer versatility and a lifespan beyond one child.

BRITAX USA is located in Charlotte, N.C., and employs more than 200 people.  For more information, visit www.BRITAXusa.com.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 24, 2012 —Adding to its versatile stroller line, BRITAX announced today the B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-agile-double, the company’s first stroller to offer side-by-side seats.  The light-weight double stroller offers the same quick-fold design and great maneuverability that made the single B-AGILE http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-agile a top seller, but with capacity for two children.

Built to grow with families, both B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER seats have an infinite recline and can accommodate children from birth up to 50 pounds.  Padded, supportive seats feature a 5-point harness system with a no-rethread adjustable harness and head pad. The stroller includes the CLICK & GO adapter system to accommodate one BRITAX infant car seat.  This convenient feature makes it a complete travel system for families on the move.

For added convenience, the B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER has a height-adjustable handle; linked parking brake, which locks both wheels; and an automatic chassis lock when folded.  Caregivers will appreciate the roomy under-seat storage basket that can be accessed from the back or through the zipper on the front leg rest.  The seat-back pockets offer additional storage space.  Children ride in shaded comfort under extra-large canopies with mesh ventilation windows that allow parents to check on seated children.  All-wheel suspension ensures a smooth ride.

BRITAX’s B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER (MSRP: $449.99) is available in two fashions, black and red, and will be available in independent and mass retailers starting in late May. BRITAX accessories for the B-AGILE DOUBLE include the CHILD TRAY http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/b-agile-double-child-tray (MSRP: $24.99) and RAIN COVER http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/b-agile-double-rain-cover ($59.99) (sold separately).  Additional accessories, compatible with the B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER, are the Stroller Organizer http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/stroller-organizer ($29.99) and Adult Cup Holder http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/universal-adult-cup-holder ($14.99) (sold separately). For more information about BRITAX, visit www.britaxusa.com, or find BRITAX on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

About Britax Child Safety Inc.

BRITAX manufactures and markets a full line of premium car seats, strollers, baby carriers and accessories.  Since its founding in Britain in 1939, the company has established itself as a trusted juvenile products brand, known for a commitment to thoughtful, innovative engineering of safe, top-quality and intuitively designed products.

In 2011 BRITAX acquired BOB Trailers, Inc.  This addition reflects the company’s commitment to offering a full line of strollers to meet the modern family’s lifestyle needs.  BRITAX and BOB offer versatility and a lifespan beyond one child.

BRITAX USA is located in Charlotte, N.C., and employs more than 200 people.  For more information, visit www.britaxusa.com.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 20, 2012 – BRITAX adds a fun and practical new product to its growing stroller accessory line: the STROLLER BOARD http://www.britaxusa.com/accessories/stroller-board. Designed to fit most strollers, this accessory offers a ride-along option for older children and demonstrates BRITAX’s longstanding commitment to manufacture innovative and functional products.

Attachable to the back of most strollers with horizontal or vertical frames, the BRITAX STROLLER BOARD accommodates children up to 50 pounds for a safe, standing ride. The black STROLLER BOARD, 17 inches by 9 inches, is set on three wheels, each with independent suspension. It has adjustments for stroller width, mounting bracket height and positioning the board closer or further from the stroller depending on the child’s height. A storage strap holds the stroller board out of the way when not in use, while a quick-release design offers easy installation and removal.

The BRITAX STROLLER BOARD (MSRP: $89.99) will be available in independent and mass retailers in April. For more information about BRITAX, visit www.britaxusa.com, or find BRITAX on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

About Britax Child Safety Inc.

BRITAX manufactures and markets a full line of premium car seats, strollers, baby carriers and accessories. Since its founding in Britain in 1939, the company has established itself as a trusted juvenile products brand, known for a commitment to thoughtful, innovative engineering of safe, top-quality and intuitively designed products.

In 2011 BRITAX acquired BOB Trailers, Inc. This addition reflects the company’s commitment to offering a full line of strollers to meet the modern family’s lifestyle needs. BRITAX and BOB offer versatility and a lifespan beyond one child.

BRITAX USA is located in Charlotte, N.C., and employs more than 200 people. For more information, visit www.britaxusa.com.

Electronic gadget maker Binatone licensed the Motorola name for a line of baby monitors that debuted in 2011.

Binatone has been expanding their video offerings in recent months and now have four models (and a fifth coming in 2012). All video monitors include infrared night vision, lullabies, sound/light display, room temperature monitor and a two-way intercom feature. The main difference is the size of the screen.

The basic MBP20 ($130) has a 1.5” color LCD screen, while the MBP33 ($160) has a 2.8” screen. The MBP35 adds a 3.5” screen, plus a sleep mode for power saving, The camera also has a battery for 3.5 hours of wireless monitoring.

The BMP36 ($200; pictured) also has a 3.5 screen, but adds a camera that can pan, tilt and zoom.

For 2012, Binatone will add a new model: the MBP2000 ($400) which works on a wifi network and can be expanded with up to four cameras. You can record up to 30 hours of video on a Micro SD card. The receiver also doubles as a telephone and answering machine. At $400, it looks like Binatone is throwing in everything including the kitchen sink for this model.

Parent feedback on these video monitors has been quite positive, with few reports of static or interference. Much of that credit probably goes to the monitor’s 2.4 GHz FHSS technology—FHSS stands for frequency-hoping spread spectrum—which enables strong, secure reception. Both the MBP33 and MBP36 have FHSS, while the simpler MBP20 works on DECT.

Perhaps the biggest complaint about these cameras is their weak night vision—compared to other brands, the Motorola night vision pictures are not very clear.

Rating: A-

A EXCELLENT-our top pick!
B GOOD-above average quality, prices, and creativity.
C FAIR-could stand some improvement.
D POOR-yuck! Could stand some major improvement.

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Santa Maria, CA – Prince Lionheart’s award-winning feeding, nursery, play and travel lines have expanded, introducing beautiful, yet functional products for 2010 – keeping true to its core values.

Feeding: The space-saving Compact Drying Station , the multi-purpose Universal Drawer Organizer and the sleek Deluxe Drying Station , are perfect additions to any parents’ kitchen. Not only do they look fantastic, they are also durable and do an excellent job fitting baby bottles, utensils and food. What’s best? They were also carefully designed for style, quality and longevity – allowing for use long after baby has grown.

The Silicone Bottle Upgrade Kit also joins the Feeding Line, created especially to convert the award-winning Silicone Bottles into sippy cups. As some parents may discover, switching from a bottle to a sippy cup may be difficult as baby has become accustomed to his/her bottle. The Silicone Bottle Upgrade Kit comes with 3 spill-proof silicone spouts and 3 handles, allowing for baby to continue using the familiar bottle which leads to an easier transition to a sippy cup.

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We would like to welcome Kids N Cribs in Brentwood, CA to the Baby News Family. I am sure you have seen their name before if you have been Googling for baby gear. Kids N Cribs has been providing their consumers expert knowledge and quality service for 27 years. We are excited to have them in our growing family and look forward to a long and rewarding relationship.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 6, 2009 — The newest child safety seat from Britax® — the Parkway® SG belt positioning booster — introduces the SecureGuard™ Seat Belt Anchor. The SecureGuard — also known as an anti- submarining clip — helps prevent the child from sliding under the lap belt (or submarining) during a collision, reducing the risk of abdominal injury. The Parkway SG easily converts to a backless booster while maintaining the SecureGuard feature, and fits children from 40 pounds and 38 inches up to
120 pounds and 63 inches.

“The Parkway SG was designed with safety features that provide greater protection for children who have outgrown harnessed child safety seats,” said Sebastiaan Selders, product manager at Britax. “The SecureGuard clip and its strap connect the seat base to the lap-belt portion of the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt between the child’s legs to effectively create a four-point harness. This additional point of contact stops the child from sliding under the lap portion of a vehicle’s seat belt.”

The advanced safety features of the Parkway SG also help absorb energy in a crash, offering maximum safety to children. When used with the seat back, the Parkway SG provides Britax True Side Impact Protection® Read the rest of this entry »

The lightweight, compact-fold stroller allows for easy and comfortable travel —

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 19, 2009 — Britax® — known for pioneering safety and ease-of-use features in car seats — announced today a new lightweight stroller perfect for travel around town or across the country. The 16-pound, compact-fold Blink™ Stroller is easy to maneuver and can accommodate children from six months old up to 55 pounds.

Not only is the Blink stylish and compact, but it was designed with simplicity and convenience in mind. Caregivers can throw Blink over a shoulder while keeping both hands free using its portable carry strap, perfect for the airport. The fold release mechanism allows a caregiver to fold the stroller without scuffing shoes, and the one-foot linked rear break locks the rear wheels with a single step. A caregiver can keep items like keys, a wallet or phone handy in the Blink’s large storage pouch.

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Britax Chaperone - Cowmooflage, Savanah, Red Twill

The new Britax Chaperone infant carrier is now at your local Baby News store.

Click here to read at very detailed “first look” at the Britax Chaperone by Carseatblog.com.

Britax Chaperone $100 Rebate
Buy both the new Chaperone infant carrier and soon to be released (Aug 1,2009) Chaperone stroller and get $100 back from Britax. Click here for the full details.

Features:

• True Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine aligned to limit injury
• Anti-Rebound Bar stabilizes child seat by minimizing rotational forces associated with front and rear collisions

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