Our Kolcraft story begins in 1946 Chicago, when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies. In 1949 when he found himself with surplus padding, Leo used his ingenuity to invent the all-around crib and playpen bumper pad .
Rapid growth followed as Kolcraft expanded into manufacturing other types of pads including crib mattresses making Kolcraft America’s #1crib mattress manufacturer .
In 1979, Kolcraft began making plastic products with the introduction of the innovative Carri-Cradle; the first combination plastic infant carrier and rocker with a carrying handle. Kolcraft continued its expansion into manufacturing and distributing other product categories including: Playards, High Chairs, Walkers and Strollers . By 1994, Kolcraft became one of the nations leading suppliers of strollers.
True to its innovative nature, Kolcraft continued to grow throughout the 1990’s by entering into additional new categories including Bassinets, Bouncers, Swings and Juvenile Furniture.
Today Kolcraft continues to be the #1 Crib Mattress manufacturer partnering with Sealy® to manufacture top-line crib mattresses. In addition to the Kolcraft Brand, we have now also partnered with recognizable brand names such as Jeep®, Sesame Beginnings™, Contours® and Sealy®, leaders in their industries, to produce a variety of children's products.
Kolcraft continues its commitment to quality products and service. Our continuity of family ownership sets us apart allowing us to have an entrepreneurial approach and develop and manufacture “must have” baby products that make parents’ and caregivers’ lives easier.