Now that I’m a mother of three, I have gained wisdom in these last several years. One thing I’ve learned as a parent is that with baby comes a whole lot of baby gear. While some may argue which are most important, there is really no easy way to get around having some big pieces taking up room if you want to keep your sanity have a break. If there is one thing that is a must, it is an activity center that  your baby can sit and play in. Not only does it provide plenty of stimulation for baby but it also gives you some piece of mind that your baby won’t be mobile while they play so you can actually get something done, like sweep the floor.
The new Kolcraft Sit and Step 2-in-1 Activity Center does that and more. You can use it now as an activity center from 4 months to walking and as your child grows it turns into a fun walker toy for 9 months and up! The mom in me loves products that grow with my child and have multiple purposes.
Features include:
- Activity center rocks and spins
- Toys and activities entertain and help develop motor skills
- Electronic Discovery Centerâ„¢ includes lights, music and whimsical sounds
- Multi-position height adjustment for growing babies
- Walker’s wide stance and easy roll wheels makes learning to walk easy
- Base locks for stationary play
And look who is thrilled with his new activity center!
Now that Wes is just shy of 6 months, he is gaining good head and neck control and is no longer content to play while laying on his back. He still needs support and has yet to fully master sitting on his own but can sit up unassisted for short periods of time. He is constantly rolling over onto his tummy from his back to get a better look at his toys and then getting all frustrated because he can’t see or play with them like he wants to.
With so many fun toys to play with, Wesley is content to spend longer time frames in his center, around 15-20 minutes which allows me some time to make dinner or actually eat some food while it is still hot. The bright, gender neutral colors are stimulating and the musical sounds and lights grab his attention and are easy to activate but aren’t annoying for the rest of us.
He loves all the options to choose from which are many more than any other activity center we have owned. This gives him more variety and different types of play to better develop his motor skills.
Some other fun features which come from the walker allow for play outside of the typical activity centers. This ball drop can be used for both the walker and for the stationary activity center.
When dropped, the ball falls into a fun track below. My four year old Warren loves to sit near his brother and play with this! When Wes starts to crawl I know he will enjoy this as well.
I love that Wes can easily switch between toys with his rotating seat and his legs get a workout and some practice to move. Â And with his center in the dining room, he sits up higher to see us at the dinner table and feels more part of things. Even as I write this post, Wes is playing in this activity center and giving me adorable smiles and fun coos as he plays.
The only issues we have had is with the red pieces that attach to the base which keep the center stationary. They tend to come off frequently. While it doesn’t hurt my baby and I haven’t been able to tell what is causing them to come off, it is a bit annoying to my husband who keeps reattaching them.  This isn’t something however that would deter me from using or purchasing this center.
Another thing to keep in mind, the center is for ages 4 months and up, however it is stated that for safety purposes, your baby should be able to sit unassisted before using this toy. It is not typical for a 4 month old to be able to do this so even if your child is tall enough, they still might not physically be strong enough yet for this toy at that age. We started Wes out just after he turned 5 months and while he struggled to play for more than 5 to 10 minutes until he built his strength up, he seemed stable enough to use it.
BUY IT:
The Kolcraft Baby Sit and Step 2-in-1 Activity Center comes in this gender neutral color or pink and has a retail price of $99 It is available online at Walmart, our affiliate Amazon for a discount and at Diapers.com. Use the Kolcraft store locator right on the product page to find a retailer near you!
WIN IT:
I have a Kolcraft Baby Sit and Step 2-in-1 Activity Center to give away to one of my lucky readers!
Disclosure: I am a Kolcraft Mom! I received a sample for the purpose of this review however all thoughts remain 100% my own.
Cassandra D. says
I made a comment on the internet safety tips: “These are great tips. I’m going to be sure to share them with my siblings for my neices and nephew! Thanks so much!”
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-easy-internet-safety-tips/#comment-41822
Emily says
I commented on ‘learning alphabet letters at the zoo’ my comment reads “Love it! It’s so easy to work learning and education into everyday experiences for tots :)”
Cassandra Eastman says
I commented “Love this! We have zoo passes and going there so often can get boring sometimes so this is a great idea to make it exciting! Thank you!” http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41829
Crissa Robertson says
Here is the link to the blog I commented on:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/win-a-jeep-umbrella-stroller-perfect-for-parents-on-the-go/#comment-41830
I said, “I like that it is light weight. Sometimes my current stroller is just too big for a short trip”
Bekah Kuczenski says
I made a comment on learning alphabet letters at the zoo! That is such a fun way to learn!
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41831
Heather Augenstein says
I commented on Internet safety (I enjoyed the tips) and here is the link:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-easy-internet-safety-tips/#comment-41832
Tasha R says
Thanks for the pictures and your opinions. It looks like a great product for my daughter.
Ilana says
I commented on the learning alphabet letters “Ilana says:
September 6, 2012 at 11:39 am
Love this idea – will definitely have to do it next time. Numbers would also work with counting the number of animals you see.”
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41833
Tasha R says
I love the Frankenstein craft. Perfect for kids to help make for Halloween. http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/fun-summer-frankenstein-craft-and-recipe-for-kids/
Jessica says
I commented on http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-trail-mix-day-tasty-easy-recipe/#comment-41836 National Trail Mix day and said that it was an easy recipe for me to make.
Rache Madsen says
Awesome giveaway!
sandra says
commented on http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/simple-tip-on-gentle-parenting-counting-to-ten-to-calm-your-child/
nancy says
i commented about learning alphabet letter at the zoo on how this is a great idea for homeschoolers at:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41838
Thanks!
Nancy
Melissa K says
I commented on “Learning Alphabet Letters At The Zoo”.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41841
Belinda says
Commented on the Learning Alphabet Letters at the Zoo post:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41845
Liz Ticona says
Made comment on “National Trail Mix Day Tasty Easy Recipe” blog post. http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-trail-mix-day-tasty-easy-recipe/#comment-41852
Azure says
I commented on Learning Alphabet Letters At the Zoo – “What a great idea! We have annual passes to the zoo, so I think this would work great!”
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41860
Jodi Flaherty says
I commented on Learning Alaphabet letters at Zoo
Lolli S says
I commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-easy-internet-safety-tips/#comment-41865
“Lolli S says:
September 6, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I agree with you, it is so important to make sure that we set guidelines for safe browsing online for our children. There are so many bad things on the net, but there are also great learning resources. When rules are in place it makes for a better online learning time for the child & less worries for the parent!”
Cindy A. says
I commented on ‘National Trail Mix Day Tasty Easy Recipe’.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-trail-mix-day-tasty-easy-recipe/#comment-41866
Molly Bussler says
Made a comment on the Learning Alphabet at the Zoo – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41870
sheila musselman askins says
commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41875
Natalie Finch says
I commented on the, “Learning Alphabet Letters At the Zoo” post. My comment reads: “What a great way to learn letters! We are working on letter identification right now and I’ve been struggling to keep my three year old son’s attention. This is a great way to make it fun, keep him engaged, and learn those letters!”
Link: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41878
Laura Love says
I commented on this post – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41881
hayley says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41883 here is my comment
Kelly Lebo says
I commented on the alphabet letters at the zoo, what a fun, creative idea.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41886
Evelyne Walls says
Would love to win this for my 4 week old granddaughter
Eileen says
I commented at Learning Letters at the Zoo post!
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41893
Natalie U says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-trail-mix-day-tasty-easy-recipe/ and I commented on the trail mix and a few more mix ins we like
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shelly peterson says
I commented on the National Trail Mix Day Tasty Easy Recipe
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-trail-mix-day-tasty-easy-recipe/#comment-41919
Robyn Galloway says
I was the first comment on this post:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/
Erinn A says
Commented on Learning Letters at the Zoo
Jennifer Young says
I commented: These are sooo cute, my girls are going to love making and eating these! Thanks for the idea!!!. on the post http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/
Christina says
Commented on this post – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42070
Jana says
I commented on the English muffin pizzas – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42084
Christina C says
I commented on Cheese Pizza for Kids http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42128
Brittany says
I said, “What a fun idea! Such a great way for kids to learn letters in their own environment.” on this blog post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/
Kortnie says
Here is the link to where I commented on the blog! I commented about the cheese pizza for kids recipe and said that my son would love to help me make those but that he wouldn’t eat them because he’s so picky
Karen at Tyckled Tales says
Thanks for the review on this. It’s rather timely as I’m just starting to look into the best baby playtime essentials for my friend Julia, which I’ll be writing about on my blog at a later date. I love that the activity center is a 2-in-1 and interactive enough that engages both your 4yo and your youngest. Good stuff to think about, thanks again!
Faride says
Wow! What a cool idea. I’ve never though of that. It makes the trip to the Zoo more meaningful.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-42586
bill elliott says
I commented on the Cheese Pizza Recipe for kids.
These look easy to make and since my Grandkids love Pizzia, these would be a hit
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42587
Brandy says
I never thought to make smiles! I make these all the time! MM…
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42603
Suzanne says
“This look super yummy and cute!” on Cheese Pizza Recipe for kids.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42652
Amanda Alvarado says
Here is the link to my post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42727 and I commented on the Cheese Pizza Recipe for Kids (These look so cute and yummy! My dd already loves helping me make regular pizza – I can just imagine how much fun she’d having helping with these!)
Carla Garcia says
Carla Garcia says:
September 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm
looks yummy! my boys would love to make these
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42804
Jay says
I commented on Cheese Pizza Recipe for Kids (These are cute! Definitely gonna have to try them with my little one!)
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42805
lana says
left a comment under Lana on 911 post
Rebecca Thomas says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-42890
learning alphabets at the zoo
Jessica S says
I commented-http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/never-forget/#comment-43033
Jeanine says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/back-to-school-parenting-tips/#comment-43248
I commented on the Back to School parenting tips. My comment was,” This advice is helpful especially for my oldest grandson who loves to stay up late.
Rebecca Orr says
I commented on the Cheese Pizza for Kids post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-43362
bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
Roxanne says
This would be ideal for our new baby girl on the way!
Nicole Robinson says
I commented on Pizza post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-43616
Theresa J says
I commented on http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43693
HilLesha says
I commented on this post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/celebrate-baby-safety-month-with-the-best-crib-mattress-for-your-baby/
Melanie B says
I commented on the chocolate milkshake day post http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43798
randi says
I commented on Trail mix day, great recipe!
kelly tillotson says
heres the link to my comment:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43973
*kelly
[email protected]
Sharon Fagen says
i really love this activity center
Kelly H. says
I commented on the milkshake post. http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comments
naomi c says
naomi c – commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-easy-internet-safety-tips/#comment-43999
Sarah says
Looks like a great activity center and it has some longivity!
Amanda Hoffman says
i commented on Celebrate Baby Safety Month With the Best Crib Mattress for Your Baby
Jennifer says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/celebrate-baby-safety-month-with-the-best-crib-mattress-for-your-baby/#comment-44250
Jan Messali says
I left a comment on Never Forget, as Jan Messali.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/never-forget/#comment-44276
Jan Messali says
My email subscription is at janmessali (at) gmail (dot) com, different than my rafflecopter address.
christine jessamine says
commented on the teddy bear post
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-44354
Sara Wood says
posted a comment:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-44508
Rachel Blackburn says
I posted a comment http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-44523
Wendy says
I left a comment on this post as Wendy on 9/18
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/celebrate-baby-safety-month-with-the-best-crib-mattress-for-your-baby/#comment-44645
Giveaway Gal says
Comment:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-44699
Bertha Brown says
I said “I hope you all had a wonderful labor day at kolcraft!!” on the Happy Labor day post.
Bertha Brown says
I said “I hope you all had a wonderful labor day at kolcraft!!” on the Happy Labor day post. http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/happy-labor-day-3/
Nancy says
I commented on the 5 Tips to Help Your Toddler’s Language Development: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/. I suggested giving toddlers chices and helping them to reply. Example: Should we buy red or green apples?, etc.
Misses Giveaways says
Commented on Pirate post:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-44939
Erica C. says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-45000
I left the comment by Erica C.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
joanne major says
i commented on the Teddy Bear Activities for Your Child
kelly says
Talk like a pirate day.
kelly says
This is the post I commented on.
Lisa Mays says
I commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45215
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-45219
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says:
September 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I love the whole thought of having Teddy join in on more fun then just at bedtime.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Marla Bland says
I commented on 5 Tips to Help Your Toddler’s Language: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45260
Tamar says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45343 is my comment 🙂
Jackie says
I commented on the post ‘5 ways to help hour toddlers language development’ posted under jackie s. … Link- http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45359
Nadine L says
Left a comment on National Chocolate Milkshake Day http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-45488
christal c w says
Talk like a pirate day-as christal c w
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45520
Nicole Larsen says
What a fantastic giveaway! This would help a lot around here lol!
Jennifer Peaslee says
My comment is on this post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45526
Richard Hicks says
commented on national chocolate milkshake post
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-45531
Richard Hicks
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susan smoaks says
i left a comment here:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comments
Melanie Montgomery says
I like the http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45567
Melanie Montgomery says
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45567
kathy pease says
i commented on the teddy bear post http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-45568