Mommy Alert! Delta Recalls 1.6 Million Cribs


Updated 10/22/08 12:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 8 comments

Crib Recall

One of the few things that most parents are willing to put some good money into is a safe and sturdy crib for their newborn. Couples spend hours fretting over which crib seems safest causing some to spend thousands of dollars while others find bargain deals at less than $100. Unfortunately, those who suspected they got a good deal on a Delta crib may have to check their model and year. Delta Read more

Kiddie Wellness: Flu Vaccine For Infants to Eighteen-Year-Olds


Updated 09/26/08 3:20 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 30 comments

Kiddie Wellness:  Flu Vaccine For Infants to Eighteen-Year-Olds

Most tots don't like getting shots and many parents can't bear to watch, but it seems the process will continue as federal officials are now recommending that all children between six months and eighteen years of age get the flu shot. This will protect an additional 30 million minors. A CNN article said: The age group was expanded this year because children are two to three times more likely to Read more

Free Soft Serve for Mamas–to–Be


Updated 05/20/08 9:50 AM · Posted by babysugar · 12 comments

Baskin Robbins Free Soft Serve

Free ice cream (hold the pickles!) for pregnant ladies on bump day! The sweet treat synonymous with pregnancy is being given away to expectant women at Baskin Robbins. The famous creamery is handing out soft serve to mamas-to-be on Wednesday. If you're sporting a bump, print out this coupon and head on over to your local 31 Flavors for a free three ounce Soft Serve cone on May 21 from 11 a.m. to Read more

Mommy Alert! Britax Sale This Week


Updated 10/04/09 3:39 PM · Posted by babysugar · 7 comments

Britax Car Seat Sales

If you're in the market for a car seat, now is the time to buy. Britax, a top of the line car seat manufacturer, is having a rare sale this week. While not every retailer has the money saving deals, Baby Catalog has the markdowns and they're also offering free shipping and no tax to every state. The Marathon is listed at $209 (down from $280) and the Boulevard is currently $239 (originally Read more

Mommy Alert! Stop the Spray


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Mommy Alert! Stop the Spray

Raising children in this day and age encourages many moms to become activists. And, in some cases parents are also inspired to get political. Mommies in California are making it their mission to safeguard their tots from toxins with the Stop the Spray campaign. People are banning together to protest the aerial spraying of Checkmate, a potentially harmful chemical that is being used to rid Read more

Product Recalls: What's Your Response Time?


Updated 07/12/11 5:54 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

How Seriously Do You Take Children's Product Recalls?

Safety is one of, if not, the main concern for most parents. It's a big scary world out there. And though we can't protect our kids from everything forever, we certainly try our best. Or do we? We heard about the dangers of drop-side cribs a year ago when the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced its intention to ban the cribs and do a general overhaul of crib safety standards. Last Read more