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ManufacturingIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
One Step Ahead is a North American retailer that operates online and through catalogs, offering a curated assortment of problem-solving products for babies, children, and parents. The company emphasizes pre-research, testing, and exclusive design enhancements to identify top-performing items for the children’s market, aiming to save parents time and reduce frustration. Its approach includes gathering feedback from a large nationwide Parents Panel and providing a lifetime guarantee on all products, which positions it as a value-focused source within its category. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, the business was founded in 1989 and became part of Colony Brands, Inc., a long-established direct marketing group, in 2013. The organization serves a consumer audience seeking reliable, well-vetted childcare and parenting products delivered through its catalog and online channels.