Monthly Archives: August 2008
Recall on Simplicity Bassinet
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging retailers across the country to stop the sale of dangerous bassinets made by Simplicity Inc. If you are the owner of a Simplicity Bassinet, click here, to see if the model you own is listed in the recall. A 6 month baby was strangled to death…
Organic Produce, Is it Worth the Extra Money?
These days, it seems that every where we turn, we come across food that is organic. Sales of organic produce has risen 30% since 1990. Organic advocates contend that the extra cost buys them produce that has less synthetic pesticide residue and is more nutritious, better tasting and more environmentally friendly. The difference between organic…
Baby Bodyguards Review of Simply Neutral Cleaning Products
Simply Neutral is a unique line of cleaning products developed by Maggie, who was cleaning houses to make extra money, while she was staying home with her children. Her skin started reacting to the harsh chemicals found in commercial cleaning products and she set out on a quest to develop a “green” natural line of…
"Lap children" At Risk in Flight
Best advice for parents: Buckle the little ones up in their own seatBy Bill McGee Special for USA TODAY Adults traveling with babies may have no idea how dangerous it is to allow infants and toddlers to fly on commercial airline flights as “lap children.” The Federal Aviation Administration and the airlines don’t require babies…
Flame- Resistant Pajamas vs. Snug Fitting Pajamas
Children spend most of their time in pajamas so it is important for them to be comfortable, but safety is also paramount. Recently, I received a question about flame-resistant pajamas, and my feelings about them. I don’t believe they are necessary and am not a fan of them because of the chemicals used, First, some…
Do Children Need I.D.?
My son is at an age where he can say a few words. He even says his name, which is only coherent to me and his dad. He is also at an age where he hates to be strapped into a stroller or a shopping cart. The other day, while shopping at Target, my son…
Mamalu is Mamamazing
Yesterday morning was gloomy and it looked like it was going to rain. It was not a day for the park or beach. I was looking for a place that my son could burn off some of his energy, that also had a much needed cup of coffee for me. I decided to venture to…
Baby Trend Safety Seat Recall
NHTSA warns seats could fail in a crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a Consumer Advisory to alert owners of Baby Trend child safety seats that the seat base could fail and not protect a child during a collision. The Baby Trend seats involved in the recall are the Magnum (model…
