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I have to admit, when I first heard about the Bubblebum inflatable booster seat, I thought it was a little crazy. Riding on a raft in the car? How can that be safe? As it turns out, it does beautifully in crash tests, while inflated and deflated, and it's incredibly convenient if you need a low-back booster for a tight space. I'm currently using this booster in a very tight three-across situation, and it fits perfectly. To learn more, check out my Bubblebum inflatable booster seat review .
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:56:38 +0000
I love the soft comfort of a wrap-style baby carrier . I don't usually love taking the time to wrap a huge length of fabric around me and my wiggly baby, though. That's one of the problems the Baby K'Tan carrier seeks to address, and I think they've done so pretty well. This baby wrap doesn't need to be wrapped at all, you just put the loops on over your shoulders and pop baby in. You can learn more about this cool sized baby carrier in my Baby K'Tan review . ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:13:06 +0000
Have you nominated your favorite baby products yet in the 2012 About.com Baby Products Readers' Choice Awards ? If not, you still have time to make sure your top picks get a nod. The nomination phase ends February 15, 2012. You can nominate baby products in the following categories: ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:06:42 +0000
About 169,000 Ikea Antilop high chairs are recalled because the buckle can open unexpectedly, possibly allowing a child to fall out of the high chair. Three injuries have been reported. This recall covers high chairs sold in the U.S. and Canada. Affected high chairs have manufacture date codes between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389. This information, along with the model number, can be found on molding beneath the seat. The following model numbers are included: blue ANTILOP high chair # 701.467.92, red ANTILOP high chair # 501.467.93, white ANTILOP high chair # 300.697.24. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:25:02 +0000
About 64,000 Bugaboo car seat adapters are recalled because when the adapter is attached to a stroller that also has a wheeled board attached, and the car seat is attached so that the child faces forward, the car seat adapter can detach, posing a fall hazard. One injury has been reported. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:24:18 +0000
About 25,000 infant rattles from the Lee Carter Company are recalled because the rattle handle is small enough to fit inside a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard. The handle size violates federal safety standards. No injuries have been reported. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:14:24 +0000
More than 7,000 Bugaboo Bee strollers are recalled because the front stroller wheels can lock up while the stroller is moving. This could cause the stroller to tip over, potentially causing injuries to the occupant. Two injuries have been reported. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:26 +0000
More than 14,000 Britax Chaperone infant car seats are recalled because a defect in the harness adjuster could result in a child not being restrained by the harness straps. No injuries or deaths related to this recall have been reported at this time. However, this is a serious problem that could result in injury or death if it isn't addressed and the seat is involved in a crash. ... Read Full Post
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:44:42 +0000
FDA tests on one lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion turned up bacteria in excess of the product specifications. The manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, says the recall is voluntary, and is precautionary. No illness or injury is attributed to the bacteria at this time, and the company's recall alert says the potential for adverse health effects is very small. ... Read Full Post
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:33:28 +0000
2011, J. Willis. 2-month-old Brooklyn O'Niya Smith, relaxing in a Winnie the Pooh bouncer. Do you have a baby picture to share, too? Send it in and be featured on the next Baby Products Photo of the Week !
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:36:09 +0000