The Costco Connection - January 2014

The Costco Connection

In warehouses this month is the Morgan four-in-one crib (shown below). Additional crib and changing-table models are available on Costco.com, as are crib mattresses and changing-table pads. Other baby essentials, such as clothing, diapers, wipes, car seats, formula, medications, toys and more, are available at Costco and Costco.com.

d. Costco membership number

2. Include a 500-word-or-less description

3. Mail your submission no later than March 31, 2014, to: Attn: Cutest Nursery Photo Contest, Costco Wholesale Corp., PO Box 34088, Seattle, WA 98124

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the

50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 and Costco members by January 1, 2014. Limit one entry per household. Void where prohibited. To enter: Mail an original photo of your nursery and a description no more than 500 words long of how your nursery came to be, to Costco’s address above, Attn: Cutest Nursery Photo Contest. Entry period starts 12:01 a.m. PST on 1/1/14 and ends 11: 59 p.m. PST on 3/31/14. Entries must be received by 3/31/14. The judging panels will select the winners based on ( 1) the most apt, interesting and original photo and description; ( 2) overall photo quality (including artistic quality); and ( 3) consistency with contest theme of the cutest nursery. Prizes: First place, $500 Costco Cash card; second place, $250 Costco Cash card; and third place, $100 Costco Cash card. Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries. Contest is subject to Official Rules, so see www.cafekid.com/contest_ nursery.html for full details and restrictions. Sponsor: Viaquest, Inc., 21026 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth, CA 91311. into a stand-alone dresser. The dresser can now outlive the diaper stage to hold everything from footed pajamas to adult-size jeans.

Nino advises looking for changing tables that come with anti-tipping brackets and safety belts, and notes that all baby furniture should meet the standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, ASTM (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) International and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

If you are welcoming a new family member this year, save yourself from a future trip down the furniture aisle by investing in pieces that can serve your child’s needs for a long time to come. —Hana Medina

Distinctive, timeless style

1. Cypress Nesting Table and Chair Set: The two-piece table features poplar wood legs and a cherry veneer surface. The two-piece slipper chairs feature easy-care “Paradise” fabric with extra-thick cushioned seat and back. Item #678464

2. Jacob Leather Recliner: Ample seating, 360-degree swivel with glider motion and mid-ottoman support when reclined characterize this top-grain leather recliner. Item #678451

3. Legacy Lift Recliner: All the comfort of a recliner with the convenience of a lift, upholstered in plush velvet for durable softness. Item #678410

4. Milano Euro Lounger: This contemporary lounger features innovative seating and reclining and is a multi-positional, convertible sofa bed. Also on Costco.com. Item #783402

5. Chelsea Storage Ottoman: Multi-functional for any décor and featuring brown bonded leather, gas shock hinges, brass nailhead trim and a map-print inner lining. Item #783397