Thursday, March 29, 2012

Baby Fanatic Among NFL Licensees Featured In Times Square



Owner, Tricia Woodson being interviewed by Jets TV
Baby Fanatic announced Wednesday that their product line‐up will be among the licensed products for sale at the NFL Shop at Draft in Times Square, New York City to coincide with the actual NFL Draft. The shop will be open to the public April 2 – 30 at 1095 Avenue of the Americas at 41st and 42nd Streets whetting fans appetite for the upcoming Draft at Radio City music hall. The 10,000‐square foot space will house merchandise from over 50 NFL Licensees including Richmond based Baby Fanatic. 

Fans will be able to purchase merchandise for their favorite team, as well as view the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl championship rings. On opening day at the Shop NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will join current and former players in a ribbon cutting ceremony and then work as a store employee from 11 AM to Noon. The first 500 fans to enter the store will receive a commemorative 2012 NFL Draft Coin. 

Baby Fanatic’s President, Tricia Woodson and Sales Manager, Chris Sims were in New York City on Thursday, March 29th for the Press Preview Day at the Shop. “We are excited to be a part of the Shop at Draft and for the opportunity to show our newest products to retailers and fans who visit the shop. Our product line has done well for the NFL and we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with them.” said Tricia Woodson. 
Baby Fanatic gear at NFL SHOP at DRAFT

Baby Fanatic’s product offering now includes a new line of products that caters to toddlers. Until recently the company has focused on baby products including pacifiers, bottles and bibs but demand for toddler fan products and the popularity of their baby products made expansion into an older age group a natural fit for the line. 

Tricia with NY Giants's Chris Snee and his wife 
Kate Coughlin
Baby Fanatic’s new toddler products are perfect for little hands. The Dinner Set includes a bowl, plate, spoon and fork while the Snack & Go Bowl includes a spill resistant lid quintessential for car rides to a big game. The new Toddler Insulated Straw Cup provides double wall insulation to keep beverages cool on a hot day and the flip top is easily removed for quick cleaning. The Sip & Go Cup is reusable and recyclable and includes a spill resistant lid and straw. These products are great for little ones that have outgrown the bottle and pacifier and seek a little more independence. All Baby Fanatic products are safe for little ones and are compliant with CPSIA regulations. 

Baby Fanatic, based in Richmond, VA, manufactures licensed NFL, MLB and collegiate products for infants and toddlers. Baby Fanatic’s product offering now includes officially licensed Pacifiers, Bottles, Bibs, Sippy Cups, Gift Sets, Security Bear Blankets, Pacifier Clips, Pre‐Walk Shoes, Sip n’ Go Cups, Snack n’ Go Bowls, Insulated Straw Cups and Dinner Sets.