Make Popsicles
Thursday June 30, 2005
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
Pottery Barn Recalls Toy Chests
Wednesday June 29, 2005
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
Playgroup Politics
Wednesday June 29, 2005
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
Rose Art Fined for Failure to Report Hazardous Art Kit
Monday June 27, 2005
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
It's A...
Monday June 27, 2005
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
Spinning Water Teether Recall
Thursday June 23, 2005
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
Yerf-Dog Go-Karts Recalled
Tuesday June 21, 2005
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
Suncatchers
Tuesday June 21, 2005
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
Fishing Poles Recalled
Friday June 17, 2005
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
Bright Start Jumpers Recalled
Thursday June 16, 2005
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
Fun Frog Gym Recall
Wednesday June 15, 2005
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
Make Co-Sleeping Work for You
Monday June 13, 2005
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
From Waddle to Swaddle
Thursday June 9, 2005
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
Battling the Baby Blues
Monday June 6, 2005
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
Children's Tylenol Recall
Friday June 3, 2005
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
Good Rest for Babies
Friday June 3, 2005
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
Swimming Pool Safety
Friday June 3, 2005
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

