Swim Diapers - Yes or No?
When my son was in diapers the public pools didn't require the use of swim diapers. I did try them out a few times. I probably would have kept using them except for the time I was holding him in the pool and I felt the warm surge of what could only be urine on my hip. I guess the diaper had reached its saturation level and there was nowhere else for the pee to go but out. It didn't take long for my mind to extrapolate this to a poo-based scenario.
According to a CBS News report, A study on Pampers and Huggies brands was done recently that indicated that these swim diapers don't really do much to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses like that caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. If that's the case, then why do so many public pools force you to put one on your child? Some pools even have vending machines where you can buy swim diapers if you didn't bring any with you.
As for the manufacturers, they aren't marketing the swim diapers as leakproof (Huggies Little Swimmers has a small print disclaimer on the package), nor are they saying that they will prevent illnesses. They aren't really doing much the other way around either, though. On the Huggies Frequently Asked Questions page, for example, there's nothing at all about preventing illness or about possible leakage. There is some vague statement about protection: "HUGGIES Little Swimmers swimpants protect in the water without swelling like diapers or training pants do."
Protect what, though? Read more...
Kolcraft Play Yards Recalled
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Kolcraft is sending out free repair kits if you call 866-594-4208 (any time) or fill out the form on their Web site. Be sure to have your model number and date of manufacture handy (see the full list of model numbers here - there are a lot).
Aqua-Leisure Floatie Pool Toys and More Simplicity Cribs Recalled
 Aqua-Leisure Floaties Recalled Photo © CPSC |
Now, I hope that parents aren't using this and then going far enough out of reach that this type of injury could happen in the first place since no device like this is meant to keep your child from drowning, intact leg straps or not. Contact Aqua-Leisure at 866-807-3998 or visit their Web site for refund information.
The Simplicity Crib recall is an expansion of a previous recall that involved the death of an 8-month-old who, according to the CPSC, "became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the drop side broke."
This recall covers cribs with a "newer" or different style of plastic hardware than those in the previous recall from 2007. Read more...
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Help: My Toddler is Afraid of Public Restrooms
"My daughter is 3 years old and has been doing great with potty training so far. When we're in public, however, she will scream and cry and refuse to sit on the potty. She demands a diaper and will go poop in it immediately after I put it on. If I don't give her a diaper she will stand there on the spot and go in her pants. What can I do?"
Not wanting to going potty in public restrooms is a common problem and there are several ways you can handle it. I've got 12 things you can do to get your child pottying in public bathrooms and I hope other readers will chime in below with their take on the situation and what has worked for them.
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Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recalled
The illnesses are assumed to have occurred when individuals consumed the cookie dough raw. There is a warning on the package about eating the dough before baking and Nestle stresses that the products are safe when cooked. However, both Nestle and the FDA are still urging folks not to consume the dough at all -- baked or unbaked -- since handling the dough could contaminate hands, utensils and kitchen surfaces. You can contact your grocer for a refund or contact Nestle at 1-800-559-5025 or visit their Web site if you have other questions about the recall.
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