NBCUniversal’s Brand Development Team Launches Infant and Toddler Brand

NBCUniversal’s Brand Development division is celebrating all families and the happy chaos of parenthood with the launch of its infant and toddler brand, Welcome to the Universe Baby! – delivering modern, trend-driven collections inspired by NBCUniversal characters, stories and culture-defining moments. 

“Welcome to the Universe Baby! embraces the joyful, lighthearted moments of parenthood and reflects the modern lifestyle and attitudes of today’s parents,” says Marc Low, senior vice president and general manager, global lifestyle, Universal Brand Development. “We’ve taken a fresh, uniquely Universal approach to the world of baby – offering style-driven designs that appeal to parents with irresistible character art and catchy editorial – inspiring them to share their fandom and passion with their own kids.” 

Welcome to the Universe Baby! features collections inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s “Jurassic World,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “JAWS;” DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek,” “Madagascar,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Kung Fu Panda;” classic properties including “Curious George,” “Felix the Cat” and “Woody Woodpecker” and much more. 

Welcome to the Universe Baby! is launching throughout the summer and fall in key international territories. In North America, a dedicated Amazon brand store will offer outfit sets and accessories from Bentex and Happy Threads, along with blankets from Crown Crafts and an assortment of soft toys and books. In Europe, collaborations include brands such as Sleep No More and Cribstar, alongside apparel collections launching at retailers such as Kiabi, C&A and Reserved. In Mexico, El Palacio de Hierro is the exclusive launch partner, and in Brazil partnerships include offerings from Riachuelo, Grendene and Capricho, among others. 

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