Mommy's little helper.
With my baby's first birthday on the horizon and a preschooler who is quickly growing too tall for his car seat, I am suddenly finding myself in the market for a seat that can accommodate my older tot. Following the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's recent review of high-back booster seats, I headed down to my local baby store to test out some of the seats that received the organization's Read more
If you're beginning to feel like nothing's safe anymore, you may be right. Following the largest stroller and crib recalls in history last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two new baby equipment notifications overnight. The largest of the two is Graco's recall of 1.5 million strollers due to faulty canopy hinges. Similar to Maclaren's recall of 1 million push chairs, Graco Read more
Little David Banda is not a baby anymore. The darling boy showed just how grown up he is as he pushed a stroller through a grassy NYC park. Perhaps he was trying to show older siblings Lourdes and Rocco that he's big enough to take care of a wee one, too. Although, he may want to work on the doll's positioning as her feet are straight up in the air! You'd never know this kiddo isn't a native New Read more
It's hard to believe that one of the most popular infant car seats that was rated Consumer Report's Best Buy, has announced a voluntary recall of its Graco 2007 Stand Alone Infant Snug Ride ($69–$89). According to their site: "Graco has determined that the backing of the seat pad on certain stand-alone SnugRide infant car seats manufactured in the United States, may be prone to Read more
Looking for a great way to get fit today while saving lives tomorrow? If you're in the Houston area consider joining First Candle's Fit for the Future 5K race (presented by Graco) on February 17, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Whether you are interested in running, walking or strolling with your family (or just raising money for a good cause), Fit for the Future has a fabulous healthy event for you -- Read more
This year brought a new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep lil ones facing the rear until they are 2 years old or they reach the height and weight guidelines on the seat. New (and seemingly always-changing) rules aside, your car seat is one of those major baby purchases that all parents stress about. Is it safe enough? Comfy enough? And let's face it, cool enough? Read more
There's nothing worse than a cranky tot who can't fall asleep because he's so congested he can't breathe! As temperatures drop and fallen leaves blanket the sidewalks, mamas start to prepare for runny noses, nasty coughs, and sky-high fevers. Check out these five must-have items to help your kiddo — and mom! — survive the cold and flu season. Read more
