Monthly Archives: November 2008
FDA is Allowing Trace Amounts of Melamine in Infant Formula
Friday, the FDA said it’s “concluded that levels of melamine alone or cyanuric acid alone, at or below 1 part per million in infant formula do not raise public health concerns.” Melamine is a chemical approved for use in plastics and the liners of some food containers in the U.S. The chemical itself is not…
Baby Bodyguards Gives Back Holiday Contest
With the Holiday Season in full swing, Baby Bodyguards wants to give back to the community. We would like to give a New York City area family the gift of safety and peace of mind. If you know a family who is in need of our services, nominate them. We will be picking our winner…
Ikea Blinds Recalled Due To Strangulation
Karen, our friend at A Child Grows in Brooklyn posted this recall yesterday on her blog. With Ikea in Brooklyn now, I know a lot of us are trying to save money these days buy furnishing our homes there. FYI WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named…
Flu Vaccine May Have Extra Benefit for Pregnant Women
As I lay in bed with the flu, I came across this interesting article on the web. I received a flu shot when I was pregnant, but I know a lot of women are not comfortable getting any type of immunization during pregnancy. Flu shot season has arrived, and immunization is a good idea for…
Breastfeeding Support 24/7
La Leche League has a 24 hour breastfeeding helpline 1-877-4-LALECHE (1-877-452-5324).This helpline provides information, education, and support for women who want to breastfeed, and to healthcare providers and others. Callers have access to the most current breastfeeding information, receive support from a helpline volunteer who is an accredited La Leche League Leader, and receive contact…
Mylicon Gas Relief Drops Recalled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Fort Washington, PA (November 7, 2008) – Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company (JJMCP) is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants’ MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008 nationwide. The company is taking this…
2008 Safe Toy Guide Is Here!!!
Our friends at Safe Mama have put together a list of their favorite safe toys for the holiday season.
When is it time to move my Toddler to a bed?
Yesterday, a client asked a great question and it is one that comes up a lot,When is it time to move my toddler to a bed? If you are anything like me, I cringed at the thought. Moving my son from the crib to a bed changed life the way knew it, FOREVER!!! I now…
Thoughts on Candy and Halloween
This year was the first year my 22 month old son went Trick or Treating. He dressed up like a skunk, which he picked out himself thinking it was a “moo-cow” and went door to door going MOO…It was pretty cute. The morning of Halloween, it dawned on me that he was going to be…
