Monthly Archives: April 2009
Jardine Recalls 96,000 cribs
WASHINGTON (CBS) ? Jardine Enterprises is recalling about 96,000 cribs, the third crib recall the company has issued in a year. Jardine Enterprises is recalling about 96,000 cribs, the third crib recall the company has issued in a year. The slats on the recalled cribs can break, leaving a gap where small children can…
Swine Flu Info
Instead of writing my own details on the swine flu in this blog, I am simply going to refer everyone to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website on the swine flu. Because this information is changing on an almost daily basis, it doesn’t make much sense for me to try to write a…
Choking, How to Avoid it
Rule #1- Choking is SILENT! It is important to NEVER leave your toddler unattended while eating Rule#2-The following foods are considered high choking risk foods for kids under 4 hot dogs (if you do feed this to your child anyway, cut length wise and then again in quarters) nuts and seeds chunks of meat or…
ShiShu Baby Blanket Review and Giveaway
Yay, I’m super excited about this giveaway, because this is the NICEST baby blanket, I have felt, seen cuddled up with etc. If you are anything like me, you are no a fan of the microfiber/polyester blend baby blankets given by so many at your shower. It never bothered me, nor did I give it…
The Green-Pan, A Solution to Safer Cooking and a Healthy Planet
I received a full set of Teflon pots and pans when I got married a few years ago. We cook everyday and I started noticing pieces of the Teflon coating coming off. I immediately threw my pots and pans to the wind, because it doesn’t take a scientist to infer that eating Teflon is probably…
Calendula Works Miracles!
For the last 6 months, my angelic faced two year old has had an unsightly rash on his right cheek. At first I thought that maybe he was drooling at night, and his cheek was getting chapped, then we all thought it was eczema, windburn, it has been one unsolvable mystery. I showed the rash…
The Most Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift
My husband asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day today. The usual gifts crossed my mind, the spa gift certificate, a gift card to my favorite boutique, and coupons for a nap whenever I need a break. Thinking of the perfect Mother’s Day gift, made me think of the services we provide at Baby…
Is Your Trash Can Safe for Your Toddler?
Most of our clients know that the kitchen poses many risks for children. Between the stove, the under the sink cabinet usually full of cleaning agents, and sharp knives in the drawer, it is no wonder that the kitchen tops our list of dangerous rooms in the house. What we have noticed, is that a…
Pregnant New Yorker Event
I wanted to let everyone know, that Baby Bodyguards, along with other guest speakers, will be at The Pregnant New Yorker event on May 1st, 2009 in Manhattan. This is a great opportunity to meet other pregnant New Yorkers, win great raffles and get a cool goodie bag, all for just $10.
Testing the Vision of Little Kids
The other day I took my 2 year old to the doctor for a well visit. We waited an hour for the doctor to come in , then my poor boy was poked and prodded for what seemed like days (he was crying from the minute we pulled up to the office). After numerous blood…
