I love a bargain, and let's face it, babies and kids need a LOT of stuff. From clothing to furniture and everything in between, parents are constantly buying for kids. Constantly. I enjoy secondhand shopping. It's a cheap thrill (pun totally intended) to find awesome clothes or cool toys and books … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Fears: Will You Know What to Do?
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When I found out that I was pregnant with my oldest son, the first thing I did was drag the hubz from store to store to pour over all the baby gear we should get. We spent hours, literally, walking the aisles of every baby department in town. Not so much out of excitement, but more due to panic. I left … [Read more...]
Product Recall for Drop-Side Cribs
June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Decorating a Kid’s Room on a Budget
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are so many cute things on the market for decorating a kid's room. I have a particular fondness for those adorable mini recliners and mini sofas. Every time we are out furniture shopping, I insist on sitting our daughter in them and taking pictures on my cell phone. When it does come to decorating … [Read more...]
Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500K Cribs
January 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Stork Craft Baby Cribs were recalled due to "risk of entrapment and suffocation." "CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free replacement kit, … [Read more...]
Recent Recalls
January 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
Children’s Hooded Ms. Bubbles Jackets with Drawstrings were recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. due to "strangulation hazard." "Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Ms. Bubbles Inc. … [Read more...]
Cribs and Guitar Game Recalled
October 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Delta Enterprise recalled to repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs due to the fact that the "spring peg failure can cause entrapment and suffocation hazards." "Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child until the repair kit, with new safety pegs, … [Read more...]
More Cribs Recalled
June 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Stanley Furniture recalled Cribs due to "entrapment hazard." "Immediately stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting, and adjust it to the low or high setting. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to this recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard." Click … [Read more...]
4 Product Recalls This A.M.
June 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Children’s Animal Tracking Explorer Kit was recalled by MindWare. The kit "contains chemical that irritates skin and eyes" "Immediately take the recalled explorer kit away from children and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or for a full refund." Click here to read … [Read more...]
Cribs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
February 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Munire Furniture recalls cribs due to "fall hazard." Stop using the recalled cribs & contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement spring brackets. Five crib models have been recalled. Click here … [Read more...]
