Show Off Your Nursery
Friday July 29, 2005
This is from Heather Corley, our Baby Products Guide and I think it's a great idea:
"Parents-to-be often spend lots of time preparing a room for their new baby. If you've ... Read More
Fourstar Group Recalls Folding Chairs
Wednesday July 27, 2005
Name of Product: Kid’s Folding Chairs
Units: About 522,000
Distributor: Fourstar Group Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
Hazard: The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s ... Read More
Idea Nuova Recalls Folding Chairs
Wednesday July 27, 2005
Name of Product: Children’s Folding Chairs
Units: About 1.1 million
Manufacturer: Idea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or ... Read More
Trendy Diaper Bags
Wednesday July 27, 2005
For the most part, the diaper bag that came free with my son's delivery suited me just fine. But there were plenty of times when I wanted something a ... Read More
Radio Flyer Recalls Toddler Wagon
Tuesday July 26, 2005
Roughly 38,000 Classic Walker Wagons have been sold and there have been 11 reports of clicker tips breaking off, which could pose a choking hazard. There have been no ... Read More
H&M Recalls Denim and Knit Jackets for Babies
Tuesday July 26, 2005
The metal buttons on the jackets can come off and cause a choking hazard. The jacket can be returned for a full refund from the company.
Name of product: Baby ... Read More
10 Reasons Moms Stop Nursing
Monday July 25, 2005
According to a survey conducted by Lansinoh, these are the top 10 reasons why mothers stopped breastfeeding before their babies reached 1 year of age:
Felt as if they were not ... Read More
First Year Photo Adventures
Monday July 25, 2005
Guest author Megan Kerns and her daughter Penelope are back, and this time they enlisted the help of dad and a professional photographer to capture first-year milestones on film. ... Read More
Dramarama, Mama!
Friday July 22, 2005
Kimber Jean's pregnancy is going well but outside the womb — drama ensues. This week her husband got ran over and she's being tormented by his grandparents who are ... Read More
Target Recalls Toy Trucks
Tuesday July 19, 2005
Target is recalling these toy trucks because small parts can break off and cause choking. No injuries have been reported and the toys have only been sold since April. ... Read More
Safe Havens for Babies
Sunday July 17, 2005
For some time, I was worried about the various "Safe Haven" laws going into effect. The idea seemed like a good one. One that would alleviate the stress ... Read More
Get Out of the House
Thursday July 14, 2005
Research from the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation indicates that kids benefit from getting outside and interacting with the environment. According to the foundation, children are more fit, creative and ... Read More
Mountain Buggy Urban Strollers Recalled
Thursday July 14, 2005
These buggies (single stroller shown here) have been recalled because the hadlebar can crack or detach while in use, causing injury to children. No injuries have been reported, but ... Read More
From the Pineapple Under the Sea to Your Grocery Aisle
Wednesday July 13, 2005
At first I was a little bit disconcerted at yet another cartoon character diving into the world of product endorsement. I get a little agitated when I feel like ... Read More
Why I Love Home Depot
Tuesday July 12, 2005
I try to support my local nurseries and hardware stores whenever I need plants and such, but I just can't help loving Home Depot. Recently, upon purchasing a spiffy ... Read More
Multivitamin Recall
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamins Plus Iron and Natural Wealth Daily Vitamins Plus Iron have been recalled because they both contain iron yet lack a child-resistant package. Please keep these ... Read More
Gun Safe-Box Recalled
Monday July 11, 2005
The Inprint Safe-Box, designed to store handguns, has been recalled because the latch may not operate properly. This could give children access to the guns inside. If you ... Read More
Thai Government Advocates Breastfeeding
Sunday July 10, 2005
In Thailand, where the government picks up the tab for health care costs, a new push for breastfeeding is taking place. This is due, in part, to the millions ... Read More
19 Weeks and Counting
Sunday July 10, 2005
Kimber now has 19 weeks left in her pregnancy and has begun the tasks of decorating the nursery and researching car safety seats.
Get Your Toddler to Cooperate
Sunday July 10, 2005
Here's a fun way to get your toddler to cooperate when it's time for routine activities like diaper changes, getting dressed and more. Keeping it fun and adding some ... Read More
Pokémon Plush Toys Recalled
Friday July 8, 2005
These toys may contain tips of sewing needles. There have been no reported injuries, however. There are 10 dolls involved in this recall ranging from 6 to 12 ... Read More
Homemade Dry Erase and Chalk Boards
Thursday July 7, 2005
Large dry erase boards and chalkboards can be expensive, but they are a fun way to give your child a ready and renewable space for creative art. Here's how ... Read More
Graco Stroller Recall
Thursday July 7, 2005
Note: The serial number information in this document is accurate according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. However, the information contained at the official Graco Web site differs. ... Read More
Safety First Bath Seat Warning
Wednesday July 6, 2005
If you use the Safety First Bath Seat that has the attachment arm that hooks on the side of the tub, then take note that they are not to be ... Read More

