Stephanie's Babies & Toddlers Blog November 2007 Archive

Armchair Holiday Shopping
I know there are a lot of folks who head out to the stores today and get all their gift buying done in a day. I'm just not one ... Read More

Friday November 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Baby Care Gadgets for High-Tech Parents
Many parents adopt a decidedly low-tech approach to parenting, and for the most part, you don't need all that stuff to raise a happy, healthy baby. But in a ... Read More

Thursday November 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Recalls this Week
Boppy Covers RecalledPhoto: © CPSC I'm hoping that the increase in recalls these days is a good sign. A sign that more is being done at the CPSC. I ... Read More

Wednesday November 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Posh Diaper Bags
Fleurville's Luxe LeatherPhoto: © PriceGrabber 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 ... Read More

Thursday November 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Earth's Best Organic Formula
There has NOT been a recall. I repeat: No Recall. I know it's strange these days to hear about something that isn't being recalled, but it's true. Baby ... Read More

Thursday November 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Today is the Great American Smokeout
Did you know that in the United States about 43 percent of kids aged 2-11 are exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes? And studies show that kids who ... Read More

Thursday November 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Recalls this Week
Wendy Bellissimo Crib RecalledPhoto: © CPSC This week brings more recalls, leaving your kids just rocks and twigs to play with. Lumps of coal might be safer options this holiday ... Read More

Saturday November 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Does Your Baby Need Academic Instruction?
My baby boy had a handful of very useful words when he was a baby. He could not identify a Yak or an Emu or do any complex math ... Read More

Saturday November 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Get Your Money's Worth When Buying for the Family
I'm pretty frugal and I know a lot of us are watching our money for various reasons -- high gas prices, diapers, college savings and retirement just to name a ... Read More

Saturday November 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Child Proofing Your Home
November is Child Safety and Protection month and one of the best ways to protect your little one is by child proofing your home. Before you undergo the task, ... Read More

Saturday November 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Do I Have to Warm My Baby's Food?
A parent asked: "I've heard that some people do not heat up the baby food or other food for babies. The food is alway cold, straight from the refrigerator. Is ... Read More

Saturday November 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month
That's right. November is the time to celebrate that ooey-gooey, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth treat -- peanut butter. There are a lot of reasons to love peanut butter. It's a ... Read More

Saturday November 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)