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Because of many infant suffocation deaths from wearing babies in slings, the CPSC has taken an opportunity to reeducate parents on safe babywearing. Specifically, there have been 14 infant suffocation deaths in the last 20 years associated with unsafe babywearing.…
A study out of Brisbane Australia has shown that mothers don’t need to be made to feel guilty about not breastfeeding. Instead, what they really need is help with breastfeeding.
Joy Parkinson of the Queensland University of Technology in Australia…
This year, the March of Dimes is urging all pregnant women to get the flu vaccine. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes said, “Based on expert medical opinion, we urge all pregnant women, and women who…
We all know it’s tough to get some babies to sleep 10 hours per night, but a new study shows that babies under the age of 5 getting less than 10 hours of sleep per night are more likely to…
Here’s yet another incentive to breastfeed: you will slim down faster! According to a New York Department of Health campaign, you can burn 500 calories per day from breastfeeding.
The $1.6 million health education campaign was launched last week to…
Friday, an appeals court upheld a ruling that autism is not caused by vaccines. Years ago, scientists came to the same conclusion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld after a special vaccine court made a…
Here’s a fantastic deal on this adorable Fisher Price Lil Laugh and Learn bouncer. Right now, you can get it for 48% off!
Originally $49.99, you can get it for only $25.99 now. Features a removable toy bar and adjustable…
Here’s another fantastic deal! Get this large red quilted damask pattern diaper bag for 62% off! Originally selling for $50.00, you can get it now for only $18.95!
The bag comes with a changing pad and cosmetic purse. It also…
This adorable 4-pc crib set is now an incredible 77% off! Originally selling for $199, now it’s only $44.99!
The set includes sheet, comforter, dust ruffle, and bumper. It is 100% cotton and machine washable as well.
Act fast, though,…
Here’s your chance to get a Britax Roundabout car seat at a great price! Right now, this Britax Roundabout55 Convertible Car Seat is 20% off! That’s right, you can get this car seat for a steal at only $159.99.
This…
Here’s a great deal Amazon is offering right now. Take $50 off this Kidkraft Suite Elite Kitchen! Originally $179.99, now it’s only $129.99! Plus, you’ll get FREE Super Saver Shipping!
The kitchen features a removable sink for easy cleaning, open…
The toy deals are so good this year! Take this Littlest Pet Shop Ultimate Postcard Pet Set 3-pack. Right now it’s 22% off it’s original price of $15.99!
The set includes cat, squirrel, and butterfly pets and also comes with…
Alanis Morissette and husband Mario “Souleye” Treadway have shared the first picture of their baby Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway! What a beautiful, natural picture of the happy family!
The baby was born on Christmas day in 2010 and the couple were…
Back in December, Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon announced they were expecting twins. Tuesday, a source told People.com that the couple will be having a boy and a girl.
The president and first lady were the first to hear…
A rep for Christina Applegate confirmed this week that she and her fiance Martyn LeNoble had their first child, a baby girl, last week.
They named the baby Sadie Grace LeNoble. Other statistics are being kept under wraps, but the word…
Mike Tyson and his wife, Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer Tyson, welcomed a baby into the world on Tuesday!
The baby is named Morocco Elijah Tyson and weighed in at at 8 lbs., 13 oz, measuring 19″ long.
Tyson’s rep told US…
A source has confirmed that Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem have welcomed a baby boy! The source says that the baby remains unnamed.
Cruz and Bardem were married in July and met while filming Jamon, Jamon… in 1992. They
Bassist from the group No Doubt, Tony Kanal, and girlfriend Erin Lokitz welcomed a baby girl on Monday.
The couple posted on the group’s website that her name is Coco Reese Lakshmi Kanal.
Kanal wrote, “Welcome to the world our…
Summer Infant has announced a voluntary approximately 58,000 rechargeable batteries in video baby monitors due to burn hazard. the battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture and burn consumers. Summer Infant has received 5 reports of ruptured…
phil&teds USA, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 22,000 jogging strollers in the United States and 7,200 jogging strollers in Canada. When folding and unfolding the stroller, a person’s finger can get caught in the mechanism, posing an…
Sassy, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 37,000 Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles because small pieces of the plastic ball can detach and pose an ingestion hazard.
The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a…
Publix Super Markets has announced a voluntary recall of its Premium Light Tiramisu Ice Cream. The Tiramisu ice cream container may contain Publix Premium Coffee Almond Fudge Light Ice Cream instead, which would lead to undeclared almonds.
The item affected…
Jean Bourget Inc. has announce a voluntary recall of its children’s hooded cardigans with drawstrings. The drawstrings are through the hood and can pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The recall includes hooded cardigans sold under the…
Mejoong Corpo, dba Hot Kids, has announce a voluntary recall of approximately 18,000 children’s hooded sweatshirts and jackets because the drawstring through the hood and/or waist can cause strangulation. There have been no reported injuries.
This recall involves the following…
It’s no surprise that we’re big Boston Red Sox fans, since I was born and raised there. I have convinced my husband it’s the best team and our kids will know no other team. It’s really hard to get to…
We love the zoo, our daughter loves the zoo, but what I love more, is $5 zoo day. For just $10, our family of three enjoyed a day at the zoo in celebration of Conservation Day. We packed our lunch,…
There is something to be said about shopping at the local farmers market. The fresh, locally grown produce, bright colors and friendly staff. We found a market a few miles down the road and have made it a weekend family…
Ferberizing, sleep training, crying it out,…it’s become a pretty controversial subject in the parenting department. When I first thumbed through the book I thought it seemed pretty harsh. I really never had any intentions of ever letting my baby just…
We have been on a holiday hiatus, and now that all of the craziness is behind us, we’re back. Recently there have been some winter storms blowing through much of the United States. Florida appeared to be the only state…
I entered this world a little late. I didn’t start cloth diapering until my second son was about 9 months old. What got me into it was the fact that I was diapering 2 children and spending a fortune on…
