When I was young, my family lived in a large suburb of Chicago. We were in a nice, "safe" neighborhood, but the crime rate city-wide wasn't exactly ideal for a young family, even in the early 80s. Despite our surroundings, my brother and I lived fairly carefree lives. We would walk to the neighborhood … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Crib Mattress
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When putting together a nursery, most parents give a lot of time and consideration to colors, decorations and furniture, but the crib mattress is an afterthought. In comparison to the more fun aspects of designing a nursery, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but choosing the right mattress for … [Read more...]
Subtle Unsafe Behaviors: Kids Watch and Learn
January 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Last week I wrote about how children imitate everything around them. From parents to siblings, infants absorb their world like mini-sponges. Another source of influence is the television and movies that they watch. Considering the old adage: if a kid sees a character jump off a cliff with little or no … [Read more...]
Safety Deal: Crib Safety with Crib Bumpers
December 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Crib bumpers are a must-have from an early age. Even before she could turn over from her back to her belly, as our Wiggle-worm was learning to use her legs, she would "lobster crawl" all around. She could scoot from one end of a room to the other, putting her knees up and pushing herself with her feet. … [Read more...]
Mom Finds Her Own Baby on Craigslist for Adoption!
August 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
“A CUTE BABY BOY FOR ADOPTION HE IS VERY HEALTHY AND READY FOR ADOPTION FOR MORE YOU COME BACK TO US.” That's what the advertisement on Craigslist said when Jenni Brennan came across it. The only problem: Jenni's 7 month old baby boy was pictured with the ad. Jenni replied to the ad pretending … [Read more...]
