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Kolcraft is an entry-priced stroller brand that specializes in lightweight, affordable strollers.
Kolcraft is an entry-priced stroller brand that specializes in lightweight, affordable strollers.


The company is named for its founder, Leo Kolkun who founded the company in Chicago in 1946. Kolkun started making crib pads and mattresses (partnering with Sealy), branching out into high chairs, playpens, car seats and strollers. Kolkun was joined in the business by son Sandy. Today it's still family owned and operated with grandson Tom Kolkun at the helm.
The company is named for its founder, Leo Kolkun who founded the company in Chicago in 1946. Kolkun started making crib pads and mattresses (partnering with Sealy), branching out into high chairs, playpens, car seats and strollers. Kolkun was joined in the business by son Sandy. Today it's still family owned and operated with grandson Tom Kolkun at the helm.


Kolcraft divides its strollers into two lines, one under the Kolcraft name and the other known as Contours. They offer 4 strollers in the Kolcraft line and eight strollers in the Contours line
Kolcraft launched its stroller line in the 1980's and expanded it in the 90's and 2000's. In 2005, the company launched the Contours, a line of upgraded baby gear that also includes strollers.
 
Kolcraft is the more affordable, entry-priced stroller line, while Contours features higher prices and upgraded features.
 
They divide the lines into lightweight, convertible (single-to-double) and double strollers.
 
== Flagship model: Kolcraft Cloud Plus ==

Revision as of 20:28, 21 June 2023

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A 1990's vintage Kolcraft stroller.

Kolcraft is an entry-priced stroller brand that specializes in lightweight, affordable strollers.

The company is named for its founder, Leo Kolkun who founded the company in Chicago in 1946. Kolkun started making crib pads and mattresses (partnering with Sealy), branching out into high chairs, playpens, car seats and strollers. Kolkun was joined in the business by son Sandy. Today it's still family owned and operated with grandson Tom Kolkun at the helm.

Kolcraft launched its stroller line in the 1980's and expanded it in the 90's and 2000's. In 2005, the company launched the Contours, a line of upgraded baby gear that also includes strollers.

Kolcraft is the more affordable, entry-priced stroller line, while Contours features higher prices and upgraded features.

They divide the lines into lightweight, convertible (single-to-double) and double strollers.

Flagship model: Kolcraft Cloud Plus