Monthly Archives: January 2010
Opinion Section of NYT-Volvo Weighs in on Child Car Seats
I found this article by Stephen Dubner very interesting and wanted to share it. In a nutshell Volvo has done independent crash tests and claims to have found several shortcomings with existing car seat practices. Volvo argues that: 1-Young children are much safer facing the rear of the car and should ride that way until age three…
Epicuren Baby Daily Lotion
I had been hearing a lot of great things about the Episencial-Epicuren Baby Line, and was lucky enough to get my dry Winter beaten hands on their Baby Daily Lotion. I was really impressed with the lotion. It went on smoothly and was not greasy at all. I was going to wait to review the…
Graco Stroller Recall
Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Graco’s Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and…
Another Big Crib Recall , Not Just Drop Side Cribs This Time
Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados, is announcing a voluntary recall to replace drop side and non-drop side cribs that pose suffocation and strangulation hazards…
Huge Recall of OTC Products…..Again
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain lots of products, including Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin and Rolaids, in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Fiji. A full rundown of the affected products can be found here. The recall follows an investigation of reports from consumer of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that…
Ways to Help Haiti
As I sat home today nursing my sick three year old back to health, I was glued to my TV watching what appeared to be Hell on Earth. The situation in Haiti is one I can not even begin to imagine. Homes lost, children lost, dead people in the street, I feel compelled to help,…
The Child Safety Seat and the NYC Taxi
I received an email last night from a past client who was expecting some relatives coming into town with a new infant. She wanted to know our thoughts on whether a car seat is necessary in a taxicab. It is actually a question we get asked a lot, because the law in NY reads as…
7 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier You
A few weeks ago my husband forwarded me a great article from Food Consumer. It had experts weigh in on certain foods to avoid, with some pretty provoking reasons. It has changed the way we have been eating in 2010, so I thought I would share. Here is the list: Canned Tomatoes – The resin…
FDNY's CPR Training Program
I thought this may be of interest to you guys. FDNY is offering a free hour long CPR to go course. The Department will offer CPR training to the public at both Department Facilities and participating New York Sports Club locations throughout the five boroughs. Everyone who completes the training will receive a free, transferable…
Happy 2010 From The Baby Bodyguard's Family!
I hope all of you had a wonderful and safe holiday season with your families. We at Baby Bodyguards wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and shared passion for protecting the little ones in our lives. We are thankful for all the wonderful families…
