Stephanie's Babies & Toddlers Blog June 2005 Archive

Make Popsicles
Here's how to make Fourth of July "Bomb Pops" much like the kind you can get from the ice cream man. The best part — they don't cost nearly ... Read More

Thursday June 30, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Pottery Barn Recalls Toy Chests
Pottery Barn Kids sold this chest on the web, in the catolog and in stores. There is a problem with the lid support and it could slam down and ... Read More

Wednesday June 29, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Playgroup Politics
Megan Kerns, mother of 1-year-old Penelope, has written about how she got caught in group politics and overzealous "leadership" while trying to participate in a playgroup with her daughter. ... Read More

Wednesday June 29, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Rose Art Fined for Failure to Report Hazardous Art Kit
Rose Art, makers of crayons, markers and a variety of art kits, has settled with the government for allegedly failing to report a defect in a soap making kit. ... Read More

Monday June 27, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

It's A...
Kimber has found out the sex of her baby and the bonding (and shopping) has begun. Read all about it in her Waddle to Swaddle Pregnancy Blog. And ... Read More

Monday June 27, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Spinning Water Teether Recall
The spinner in the center of this teether can break and small beads may fall out which poses a choking hazard. Name of Product: Spinning Water Teethers Units: About 1,500 Manufacturer: Prestige Toy ... Read More

Thursday June 23, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Yerf-Dog Go-Karts Recalled
The suspension assembly rack can crack causing a rider to lose control of the cart. Repair information is available from the company. Name of Product: Yerf-Dog Go-Karts. Units: About 10,000. Manufacturer: ... Read More

Tuesday June 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (6)

Suncatchers
If little toddler hands need something to do this summer, how about making a toddler suncatcher. It makes a great window decoration and is easy enough to give your ... Read More

Tuesday June 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Fishing Poles Recalled
These poles, which have been selling for about four years, have paint that contains lead. The company is offering a free replacement fishing kit. Name of product: Children's Fishing Kits Units: ... Read More

Friday June 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Bright Start Jumpers Recalled
The plastic clamp that attaches to the door frame can break causing a child to fall while in the unit. The company is offering a free replacement product. Name of ... Read More

Thursday June 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Fun Frog Gym Recall
This soft gym from Infantino was sold at Wal-Mart Stores from October 2004 to January 2005. It has a wire that can become exposed and there have been reports ... Read More

Wednesday June 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Make Co-Sleeping Work for You
Every family has different nighttime needs. There is no single best arrangement that works for all babies and parents. Even within a family, there may be several “right” options to ... Read More

Monday June 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

From Waddle to Swaddle
Today I'd like to introduce Kimber Jean and the growing little one who has taken up residence in her belly. She will be blogging about her pregnancy from now ... Read More

Thursday June 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Battling the Baby Blues
If you've just given birth and are feeling a bit down, you may have the "baby blues." This will usually resolve on its own fairly quickly, but there are ... Read More

Monday June 6, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Children's Tylenol Recall
Blister package design and information on the packages and bottles of all lots and flavors of Tylenol Meltaways and SoftChews in 80 and 160mg may be confusing and lead to ... Read More

Friday June 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Good Rest for Babies
There are times when you should tend to your baby immediately and other times when you should let your baby sleep. Learn to recognize the differences between normal sleep ... Read More

Friday June 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Swimming Pool Safety
In many areas of the U.S., drowning is a leading cause of death among children under age five. Do what you can to help prevent this by learning more ... Read More

Friday June 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)