Kid Brands, Inc. announced that the company has appointed James Christl as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Guy Paglinco has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Paglinco has agreed to remain a full-time employee of the Company through July 5, 2013 to support a smooth transition and he will be available for up to 6 months thereafter to provide additional assistance if requested.

Mr. Christl is a seasoned executive with 20 years of experience in finance and accounting and has a proven track record in global corporations across diverse industries including consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing. Prior to joining Kid Brands, Mr. Christl served for six years in two divisional Chief Financial Officer positions at Warnaco Group, most recently of Heritage Brands, which generated approximately $650 million in annual revenue.