Stephanie's Babies & Toddlers Blog September 2007 Archive

Getting Ready for Flu Season
This year, the recommendation is still for children ages 6 to 59 months to get the flu shot. There seems to be a lot of the flu shot being ... Read More

Saturday September 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Mozart Effect? Perhaps Not so Much...
I thought this article from Scientific American was interesting. It's about how parents buy all these classical music CDs for our kids in the hopes that it will make ... Read More

Saturday September 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (8)

More Toys Recalled -- The List Gets Longer


Thursday September 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (5)

Cheap Eats
Single Parents Guide Jennifer Wolf has lined up five dinners that will feed a family of four for under $10. I'm especially liking the Tuna Tortellini idea since it ... Read More

Saturday September 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Simplicity Cribs Recall: Round Three
Old Simplicity CribHardware IncorrectlyInstalledPhoto: © CPSC This is not the first recall for Simplicity. First there was the Graco Aspen 3-in-1. Then a child's death after that recall prompted ... Read More

Friday September 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

FDA Warns Procter and Gamble About Misleading Claims for Hand Sanitizer
According to the Wall Street Journal, the FDA sent a letter to Procter and Gamble telling the company to stop making "unlawful marketing claims" about their new Early Defense Foaming ... Read More

Thursday September 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Top 10 Books for Infants and Toddlers
Goodnight Moon Photo: © PriceGrabber Good reading habits start early. These books are just what you need to get that library started for your baby or toddler. Each has something ... Read More

Saturday September 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Babies and Movies
A reader asks: "Please advise if it is safe to take my 5-week-old baby to a movie in a movie theater. If not, what is a safe age?" When was ... Read More

Saturday September 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (13)

Potty Training E-Course
Here you will find information that will help you get started or continue on your current path to potty training. Each day covers topics like readiness, what to wear, what ... Read More

Saturday September 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Have You Ever "Propped" Your Baby's Bottle?


Saturday September 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (13)

DIY Super Mario Mobile
If you don't like any of the mobiles out there, take a tip from Gaming with Baby and make your own. He's blogged about how he made this Super ... Read More

Saturday September 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

What to Do with Plastic Bags
I have a whole slew of old plastic bags that I've been saving. For what, I don't know, but since my son potty trained and there are no diapers ... Read More

Saturday September 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

Nannycam Pros and Cons
Would you consider using a surveillance device on your child's caregiver? If so, would you tell her you are installing it or videotape secretly? This article from Child Care Guide ... Read More

Saturday September 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)