Ten 2012 Baby Product Recalls You May Have Missed

Hopefully every parent and childcare provider is aware of the most massive recall of any baby item in the history of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Starting in 2009, an estimated 10 million drop-side cribs were recalled from the US market, daycare facilities, and home nurseries. And the CPSC was not fooling around — they wanted every drop-side crib in the country completely destroyed. In fact, “crushed” was the word they so eloquently chose to describe the method of disposal they encouraged. Subsequently, a law was passed making it illegal to resell — or even give away — a secondhand drop-side … Continue reading

Have Baby … Will Camp Anyway!

For the most hard-core camping enthusiasts, a little thing like a baby can’t hold them back from enjoying their communion with the great outdoors. Baby-schmaby. They’re camping anyway! And truthfully, with only a few additional pieces of equipment for your new little nature-lover, your camping experience can be just as enjoyable as it was pre-baby – maybe even more! Hmm, not entirely convinced? Perhaps this list of just 5 simple basics for adding Baby into your camping equation will hearten you. And if you need still further encouragement, the Top 10 Tips from parents who have been there and done … Continue reading

“Babywearing” Continues its Growth Spurt

We all know there are lots of ways to get your baby from here to there. There are the dedicated Stroller-Moms, and the strong Infant-Car-Seat-Carrying-Dads, but many of us also know parents who swear that “wearing” their baby is the best method of all. Babywearing certainly isn’t anything new. In fact, it’s the most ancient form of baby transportation around; and for that very reason, many parents and experts believe it promotes the bonding that’s so beneficial between babies and parents. Baby carriers also free up your hands for other tasks and provide you with increased mobility in crowded places … Continue reading