Kid Brands, Inc. announced that the company has appointed Jodie Simon Friedman as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective as of August 14, 2013. Marc Goldfarb resigned his position as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to pursue other opportunities. At the company's request, Mr. Goldfarb has agreed to remain available to the company as a consultant providing legal services Ms. Friedman is a seasoned executive with nearly 25 years of experience providing corporate legal counsel.

Ms. Friedman most recently served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Previously, Ms. Friedman served in roles of increasing responsibility at Warner-Lambert Company, rising to the position of Assistant General Counsel of Pharmaceuticals for Europe and Latin America.