Archive for the “Safety” category
The Sling Thing
by Minivan Mama on March 17, 2010
I’m sure most of you have heard about the CPSC warning involving baby slings. If not, get out from under the early 90′s and jump on this world wide web thing. Cause the sling scare is all over it. I’m (…)
Oh, My Head
by Working Mama on March 4, 2010
I’m not sure what is going on but pretty much e’ry thang is against me. Today, I get a text message that Lil’C has fallen and hit his head at daycare and that it is pretty close to his eye (…)
OMG There’s POOP in Your Kid’s Bath Toys
by Minivan Mama on March 3, 2010
So the Today show is doing a series of reports called Secret Filth Exposed. Topics include the germs on your kitchen sponges, stores found guilty of selling USED LINGERIE, and the presence of fecal matter in soft drink dispensers. FECAL (…)
Ask the Mamas: Most Accurate Thermometer
by Minivan Mama on February 28, 2010
Beach Mama asks: Do you have a recommendation for the most accurate & reliable thermometer? I am currently using a red cross digital thermometer under my childs arm and am getting readings all over the place? Last night, it read (…)
And While We’re on the Subject of Car Seats…
by Minivan Mama on February 21, 2010
Check out this article about the new Air Protect technology from Safety 1st. I almost got this seat for The Bird and after reading ZRec’s review, I am so glad I didn’t.
Article: The importance of rear facing beyond the first year
by Minivan Mama on February 21, 2010
So you’ve probably heard that the AAP is now STRONGLY recommending that you keep babies and toddlers rear facing in their car seats until the age of 2- and longer if they (you) can stand it. The Bird is miserable (…)
Ask the Mamas: Pregnancy and Snoring = Oxygen Deprivation for Baby?
by Minivan Mama on February 15, 2010
Christen from NurtureBabyBlog is 35 weeks pregnant and writes: OK, my husband Todd says that I snore like a bear and sometimes stop breathing while asleep. Was never a snorer before…looked into sleep apnea for pregnant women and I guess (…)
Ask the Mamas: Childproofing
by Working Mama on February 4, 2010
We received this from one of our readers- I love this question and in my response, you will see why… Hi Moms, I am looking into bolting/strapping the furniture to the wall in my son’s nursery and would love your (…)
Safety Recalls
by Minivan Mama on January 31, 2010
When you really start to do some research, you realize that there are so many products out there that have been recalled for really serious reasons. Kinda makes you want stay home and let your kid play with his shadow (…)
Ask the Mamas: Laundry Detergent Recs
by Crunchy Mama on January 30, 2010
Nashbill Mama tells us she needs a laundry detergent that is gentle for baby’s skin (eczema issues), will get stains out and help baby smell nice. Nobody likes a stinky baby. Personally, I do not buy into the idea that (…)
