Disaster of the Day - High Chair Recall
MSNBC is reporting that people should stop using these products immediately -
“The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo Co., announced Thursday a voluntary recall of about 643,000 Envision high chairs and expanded a recall of 90,000 Majestic model high chairs. Both models of high chairs were recalled due to risks from falls [...]
Baby Gear You Can Skip (and save some money!)
We were visiting one of our soon to deliver moms yesterday and she had some last minute questions. One was ‘Should she get a bath seat that suctions to the tub bottom?’
Our answer is no - and that reminded us that we have a list of products that we think you should just skip. [...]
Kids and Shopping Cart Safety
How many of you have seen that new mom or dad cruising through the grocery store with the little one strapped into a car seat that is balanced on top of the shopping cart?
Or *gasp* is that you?!
PAY ATTENTION HERE! -There is NOT A SINGLE CAR SEAT ON THE MARKET made to fit [...]
Ice Storms Often Mean No Power
In the past 24 hours, ice storms have moved through teh Midwest to he Northweat, cutting power in many states including Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma.
School has been cancelled in many areas (trust me, a joy to children everywhere) and even businesses are calling it a day.
If you’re home with kids and have no power, they’ll realize they [...]
Baby’s Tiny Carbon Footprint
Your baby will thank you for this New Year’s resolution.
Whether your family is ‘green,’ partially green or even just turning green, you’re ready for eco-friendly baby products and resources. And you’ll find them everywhere! So you don’t have to go through them all, here are a few of our favorites:
Want to have a carbon-neutral delivery? [...]
Baby - It’s Cloth Diapers
I used cloth diapers 30 years ago and yes, I even flushed one down the toilet.
Today - it’s all different - no more pins, plastic pants or complicated folding.
Why?
Today’s cloth diapers are cute, convenient, and cost effective.There are lots of perks to using cloth diapers.
Here are just a few…
Less expensive – cloth vs. disposable can [...]
Screaming Child on a Plane
Snakes are a joy compared to a screaming child on a plane.
If you’re a parent - or a nearby passenger - you know that the change in the plane’s cabin pressure most often starts kids howling.
So if you’re flying with kids this holiday season, we have collected advice from other parents on making your plane [...]
Holiday Toy Safety
Hello!
Sarah and Linda - our “Baby Ladies” - are back again with another great post to help keep your holidays safe where toys are concerned. Thanks to Sarah and Linda for the great tips on toy safety below.
So here are the top five toy hazards to be aware of
1. Scooters and other riding [...]
Babies and Snowsuits - Be Safe!
Today we’re looking at babies and snowsuits. You want to keep them warm and bundled - but know when ‘how bundled’ can be ‘too bundled’.
Remember the movie A Christmas Story when Ralphie’s little brother looked so adorable in that big, puffy snowsuit? Well, that was okay for him but not so good if you have [...]
Candy Corn Day
Yesterday was Candy Corn Day (crafty candy makers - marketing the day before Halloween so you’re tempted to eat all the candy before the kids arrive…).
Speaking of kids - for anyone expecting little ghosts and goblins at their front door, here are some tips:
1) Clean Sweep
Clear and sweep your walkway and driveway to be sure [...]