Monthly Archives: June 2008
Baby Trend Car Seats Recalled
Baby Trend is recalling 3,582 Latch-Loc Car Seats, Models 6400, 6439, 6448, 6481, and 6484. The dates of production will be provided at a later date. Incorrect steel was used on the latch connector locking pawl. The latch connector locking pawl can crack allowing the seat base to detach from the vehicle’s latch anchors during…
Baby Bodyguards Dabbles in Dapple
About a month ago I was watching NY 1 News and a story came on about two mothers, Tamar Rosenthal and Dana Rubenstein, creators of Dapple baby-friendly dishwashing products. I was taken aback. What a brilliant idea! I use natural, chemical free laundry detergent, baby wash and shampoo, why not dish soap?At the moment Dapple…
Omega-3 May Ease Depression During Pregnancy
Many women who suffer from depression either choose to take a break from their meds during pregnancy, or continue taking them with the fear that they might have a negative effect on their unborn child. When a pregnant woman needs to be treated for major depression, “the possible risks and benefits of antidepressant medication are…
Ikea Opens in Brooklyn
On June 18th, Ikea opened its doors in Red Hook, Brooklyn. I was not among the hundreds of people camped outside hoping to receive a free couch or chair, but I did make my way down there a few days later.I am a big Ikea fan. Ikea has furnished every apartment I have had since…
Sterilizing Safely
I’ll never forget those first few weeks of parenthood. As thrilled as I was to have my healthy beautiful boy home with me, I was in a daze. Having not slept a full night in 9+ months (my bladder was in overdrive), I could hardly function, yet I had to master breastfeeding, swaddling, baby language…
Guide to Buying Safe Baby Items
Whether you are buying a special baby gift for the new parent in your life, or an item for your own precious bundle, there are a few guidelines to follow to ensure that what you are buying is a safe choice.1. Construction of the Item- Make sure the product is durable. Products made of wood,…
Ways To Ensure Your Child Is Safe Online
These days everywhere we go and everything we do involves the Internet. We use it to shop, bank, read the news, do research. You are all using it right now as you read my blog. The scary thing about the Internet is that our children know more about it then we do. They may be…
Is Your Babysitter A Certified Babysitter?
A few weeks ago I had my husband’s cousins over for dinner. They came with their 5 children ranging in age from 17 to 6. My toddler was in heaven from all the attention he was getting from the kids, and I was in heaven because I was finally able to eat my dinner with…
FYI Window Guards are the Law in NYC
In NYC, every year a number of children fall out of windows because of faulty window guards or no window guards period! This is unacceptable, avoidable and ILLEGAL! Only window guards approved be the Health Department can be installed. They must be made of strong metal. And they must –by–law be put in right and…
Baby Bodyguard's Sun Protection Guide
A few helpful terms to be familiar with: SPF: Sun Protection Factor. A measure of how effectively the sunscreen blocks the sun’s UVB rays. It’s calculated by comparing the amount of time needed to produce a sunburn on protected skin to the amount of time needed to cause a sunburn on unprotected skin. UVB: Short-wave…
