Product Recall for Drop-Side Cribs

If you own a drop-side crib, some of your time this weekend may be spent shopping for a new place to send your little Cinderella or Prince Charming off to the Feather Ball. A massive recall on all things drop-side crib is underway, affecting over 2.2 million cribs. There have been 32 documented deaths … [Read more...]

Cadmium-Laced Jewelry Faces More Recalls

The good news? According to the National Jeweler: On Jan. 22, China's top product safety watchdog, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, issued an emergency alert and ordered officials around the country to get Chinese manufacturers to cease using cadmium … [Read more...]

Hockey Sticks and Other Recent Recalls

In our household, we are big hockey fans. Huge, really. Our Littlest Fan began collecting autographs on her very own jersey at two months old and has almost filled the whole thing up already. I'm still petitioning my husband to name our second "Anze." We are watching the day's highlights as I type. … [Read more...]

Children’s Trailer Bicycles Recalled

Pacific Cycle recalled their children's trailer bikes because they "can detach from adult bicycle and injure children".  More familiar brand names are the "Pathfinder", "Run About" & "Alley Cat".           You can check the model number on the lower seat tube of the frame for 12-PF250, … [Read more...]

This Week in Babies and Kids Blogs

This week in babies & kids blogs: I still can't believe this one.  What's your opinion on this?  Cookie Mag discusses the news that Jamie Lynn Spears (Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister) is pregnant:  This Is Not Tabloid Trash  Ohdeedoh features a modern style mobile for your nursery: Look! … [Read more...]

A Few More Recalls

The CPSC sent out three press releases today announcing more toy recalls: "Soldier Bear" toys recalled due "to violation of paint standard".                                              Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon                … [Read more...]

Do Not Place Infants on Air Mattresses

                                          A very important CPSC press release was sent out this morning regarding the dangers of placing infants on air mattresses, water beds, or beds that are not designed for infant safety.  Make sure visiting relatives are … [Read more...]

Five More Recalls

Infant Teethers Recalled by Infantino Due to "Choking Hazard"                  Contact Infantino for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.  Click here to read the full press release. Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to "Strangulation Hazard"                                              … [Read more...]

Fishing Games Recalled

I used to love the aisle with "cheap" toys & games at the grocery store.  Far East Brokers have recalled their Fishing Games due to "violation of lead paint standard".  Consumers should return the game to the place of purchase for a full refund.                          … [Read more...]

Xplory Stroller Recalled

This product recall is pretty important considering most busy mothers use their strollers on a daily basis.  Certain Xplory baby strollers have been recalled by the Stokke company due to "front wheel detachment".                                             "A … [Read more...]