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 Center™ 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. 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
September 6, 2012 at 10:29 amI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:14 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:18 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:25 pmHere 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:25 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:29 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:36 pmThanks for the pictures and your opinions. It looks like a great product for my daughter.
Ilana says
September 6, 2012 at 12:39 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:41 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:51 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 12:54 pmAwesome giveaway!
sandra says
September 6, 2012 at 1:07 pmcommented on http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/simple-tip-on-gentle-parenting-counting-to-ten-to-calm-your-child/
nancy says
September 6, 2012 at 1:07 pmi 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
September 6, 2012 at 1:19 pmI commented on “Learning Alphabet Letters At The Zoo”.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41841
Belinda says
September 6, 2012 at 1:23 pmCommented 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
September 6, 2012 at 2:17 pmMade 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
September 6, 2012 at 3:23 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 3:42 pmI commented on Learning Alaphabet letters at Zoo
Lolli S says
September 6, 2012 at 4:16 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 4:30 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 5:20 pmMade 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
September 6, 2012 at 5:55 pmcommented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41875
Natalie Finch says
September 6, 2012 at 6:37 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 7:51 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 8:05 pmhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41883 here is my comment
Kelly Lebo says
September 6, 2012 at 8:42 pmI 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
September 6, 2012 at 10:08 pmWould love to win this for my 4 week old granddaughter
Eileen says
September 6, 2012 at 10:35 pmI commented at Learning Letters at the Zoo post!
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-41893
Natalie U says
September 6, 2012 at 11:14 pmhttp://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
September 7, 2012 at 2:32 amI 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
September 7, 2012 at 8:15 pmI was the first comment on this post:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/
Erinn A says
September 7, 2012 at 10:47 pmCommented on Learning Letters at the Zoo
Jennifer Young says
September 8, 2012 at 8:42 amI 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
September 8, 2012 at 2:49 pmCommented on this post – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42070
Jana says
September 8, 2012 at 5:38 pmI commented on the English muffin pizzas – http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42084
Christina C says
September 9, 2012 at 1:03 amI commented on Cheese Pizza for Kids http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-42128
Brittany says
September 9, 2012 at 12:29 pmI 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
September 9, 2012 at 9:47 pmHere 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
September 9, 2012 at 11:57 pmThanks 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
September 10, 2012 at 12:29 pmWow! 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
September 10, 2012 at 12:32 pmI 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
September 10, 2012 at 3:15 pmI 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
September 10, 2012 at 8:53 pm“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
September 10, 2012 at 10:10 pmHere 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
September 11, 2012 at 12:15 amCarla 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
September 11, 2012 at 12:25 amI 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
September 11, 2012 at 9:48 amleft a comment under Lana on 911 post
Rebecca Thomas says
September 11, 2012 at 11:43 amhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/learning-alphabet-letters-at-the-zoo/#comment-42890
learning alphabets at the zoo
Jessica S says
September 11, 2012 at 8:20 pmI commented-http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/never-forget/#comment-43033
Jeanine says
September 12, 2012 at 1:05 pmhttp://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
September 12, 2012 at 8:04 pmI 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
September 13, 2012 at 5:48 amThis would be ideal for our new baby girl on the way!
Nicole Robinson says
September 13, 2012 at 5:52 amI commented on Pizza post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-43616
Theresa J says
September 13, 2012 at 12:33 pmI commented on http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43693
HilLesha says
September 13, 2012 at 8:49 pmI commented on this post: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/celebrate-baby-safety-month-with-the-best-crib-mattress-for-your-baby/
Melanie B says
September 14, 2012 at 1:02 amI commented on the chocolate milkshake day post http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43798
randi says
September 14, 2012 at 7:38 amI commented on Trail mix day, great recipe!
kelly tillotson says
September 14, 2012 at 9:34 amheres the link to my comment:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-43973
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
Sharon Fagen says
September 14, 2012 at 9:48 ami really love this activity center
Kelly H. says
September 14, 2012 at 11:13 amI commented on the milkshake post. http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comments
naomi c says
September 14, 2012 at 11:59 amnaomi c – commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-easy-internet-safety-tips/#comment-43999
Sarah says
September 14, 2012 at 3:16 pmLooks like a great activity center and it has some longivity!
Amanda Hoffman says
September 15, 2012 at 7:56 pmi commented on Celebrate Baby Safety Month With the Best Crib Mattress for Your Baby
Jennifer says
September 16, 2012 at 1:04 amhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/celebrate-baby-safety-month-with-the-best-crib-mattress-for-your-baby/#comment-44250
Jan Messali says
September 16, 2012 at 10:53 amI left a comment on Never Forget, as Jan Messali.
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/never-forget/#comment-44276
Jan Messali says
September 16, 2012 at 10:54 amMy email subscription is at janmessali (at) gmail (dot) com, different than my rafflecopter address.
christine jessamine says
September 16, 2012 at 7:42 pmcommented on the teddy bear post
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-44354
Sara Wood says
September 17, 2012 at 8:36 amposted a comment:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-44508
Rachel Blackburn says
September 17, 2012 at 10:07 amI posted a comment http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-44523
Wendy says
September 18, 2012 at 1:09 amI 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
September 18, 2012 at 9:39 amComment:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/cheese-pizza-recipe-for-kids/#comment-44699
Bertha Brown says
September 18, 2012 at 8:05 pmI said “I hope you all had a wonderful labor day at kolcraft!!” on the Happy Labor day post.
Bertha Brown says
September 18, 2012 at 8:06 pmI 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
September 18, 2012 at 9:41 pmI 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
September 19, 2012 at 9:38 amCommented on Pirate post:http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-44939
Erica C. says
September 19, 2012 at 7:11 pmhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-45000
I left the comment by Erica C.
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joanne major says
September 19, 2012 at 8:35 pmi commented on the Teddy Bear Activities for Your Child
kelly says
September 20, 2012 at 1:06 pmTalk like a pirate day.
kelly says
September 20, 2012 at 1:07 pmThis is the post I commented on.
Lisa Mays says
September 20, 2012 at 3:04 pmI commented here: http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45215
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
September 20, 2012 at 3:33 pmhttp://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.
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Marla Bland says
September 20, 2012 at 9:07 pmI 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
September 20, 2012 at 11:11 pmhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-toddlers-language-development/#comment-45343 is my comment 🙂
Jackie says
September 21, 2012 at 1:41 amI 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
September 21, 2012 at 8:58 amLeft a comment on National Chocolate Milkshake Day http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/national-chocolate-milkshake-day/#comment-45488
christal c w says
September 21, 2012 at 11:56 amTalk 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
September 21, 2012 at 12:30 pmWhat a fantastic giveaway! This would help a lot around here lol!
Jennifer Peaslee says
September 21, 2012 at 1:47 pmMy 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
September 21, 2012 at 2:25 pmcommented 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
September 21, 2012 at 6:50 pmi left a comment here:
http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comments
Melanie Montgomery says
September 21, 2012 at 8:35 pmI like the http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45567
Melanie Montgomery says
September 21, 2012 at 8:35 pmhttp://www.kolcraft.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate-day-activites-and-crafts-for-kids/#comment-45567
kathy pease says
September 21, 2012 at 8:38 pmi commented on the teddy bear post http://www.kolcraft.com/blog/teddy-bear-activities-for-your-child/#comment-45568