Recall Alert: Arm's Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

from CPSC

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Infant Bed-Side Sleepers

Units: About 76,000

Manufacturer: Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.

Hazard: When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Arm's Reach have received 10 reports of infants falling from the raised mattress into the bottom of the sleeper or becoming entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the bed-side sleeper. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves a product called a "co-sleeper" by the manufacturer. One side of the bed-side sleepers is lower than the others to allow positioning near a bed and access to the infant for care and feeding. This recall includes all Arm's Reach Original and Universal styles with manufacture dates between September 1997 and December 2001. The manufacture date and model number can be found on a sticker on one of the product's legs. Model numbers included in the recall begin with:

Originals
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8108, 8133, 8111, 8112 & 8199
Universal
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8311

Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $160.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and download assembly instructions and to make sure that the product is properly configured. Consumers should also contact the company by phone or via the company website to receive hard-copy instructions by mail and an assembly/warning label. Consumers who are missing the fabric liner or other components should immediately contact Arm's Reach for an alternative remedy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Arm's Reach at (800) 954-9353 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.armsreach.com


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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

Recall Alert – Pottery Barn Cribs

from CPSC

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs

Units: About 82,000

Retailer: Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The cribs’ drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Pottery Barn Kids have received 36 reports of drop sides that have malfunctioned or detached, resulting in seven minor injuries when children fell out of the cribs or got their legs caught between the mattress and the drop side. One child became entrapped at the head between the drop side and crib mattress but was freed without injury.

Description: This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard.

Sold at: Exclusively through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog, www.potterybarnkids.com , and at Pottery Barn Kids retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.

Manufactured in: Canada, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Italy

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is not broken, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop side.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (877) 804-3847 between 7 a.m. and midnight 7 days a week or visit the firm’s website at www.potterybarnkids.com

NOTE: Photos above do NOT include all models involved in recall. For a complete list of all models included in the recall go to the firm’s web site at www.potterybarnkids.com

Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.

RECALL ALERT: Seven Manufacturers Recall Cribs Due to Fall Hazards

from Modern Mom



The drop-side and fixed-side crib recalls announced today are of units manufactured between 2000 and 2009 by the companies listed below. Consumers should contact these firms directly for the appropriate solution.

• Child Craft, (this firm is out of business)
• Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.
• Evenflo, of Miamisburg, Ohio
• Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
• LaJobi, of Cranbury, N.J.
• Million Dollar Baby, of Montebello, Calif.
• Simmons Juvenile Products Inc. (SJP), of New London, Wis.

Important Message from CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission):
Drop-side crib incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly or age-related wear and tear. Age is a factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs do not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a crib or bassinet depending on their age. If your crib has been recalled or it has missing, broken or loose parts, find an alternate safe sleep environment intended for a baby. If your baby is less than six months old and is not yet able to push up to his/her hands and knees, you can put your baby to sleep in a bassinet.

Do not put additional bedding such as pillows, thick quilts, comforters or anything plush into your baby’s sleeping space. More babies die every year from suffocation in plush sleeping environments than from defective cribs. Always place your baby on his or her back to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Recalls – GAP swimsuits, GRACO and Simplicity Cribs

Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Baby swimsuits
Units: About 6,500 in the U.S. and about 480 in Canada
Retailer: Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child’s throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two consumer complaints. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The baby swimsuits were sold in two styles: number 706260 is blue and white and number 700452 is red and white. The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both swimsuits were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of a synthetic knit stretch fabric of polyester and spandex. The straps are made of the same material as the body.
Sold at: The babyGap, GapKids, Gap, Gap Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.gap.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for between $17 and $20.
Manufactured in: Indonesia and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled swimsuits away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gap toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., visit the firm’s website at www.gap.com or email Gap at custserv@gap.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1037

Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation

One Infant Death Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of all Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. This recall includes fixed-side and drop-side cribs. These cribs pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and fall hazards to infants and toddlers.

The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.

CPSC has received a report of a one-year-old child from North Attleboro, Mass. who suffocated when he became entrapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame in April 2008. CPSC is aware of 13 additional incidents involving the recalled cribs collapsing due to the metal mattress- support frame bending or detaching, including one child entrapment that did not result in injury, and one child who suffered minor cuts to his head when his mattress collapsed and he fell out of the crib.

CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs.

Due to the fact that Simplicity and its successor, SFCA Inc., are no longer in business, CPSC has limited information about the number of cribs sold. All Simplicity drop-side cribs have previously been recalled for a hazard involving the drop side. Simplicity drop-side cribs could still be in use by parents or caregivers who are unaware of the recalls or by those who received a repair kit to immobilize the drop side from Simplicity when the firm was still in business. This recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model number.

Crib Name
Model Number
All Simplicity Cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model number
Model numbers unknown
Some of the known model numbers include:
Aspen 4-in-1
8755
Chelsea Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System
8324
Graco 4-in-1 Ultra Sleep System
4600
Graco Aspen 3-in-1
8740
Simplicity Crib and Changer Combo
8994
Simplicity Ellis Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System
8676
Simplicity Nursery-in-a-Box Convertible Crib
8910
Some model numbers are followed by letters, indicating the color or finish of the crib. The name "Simplicity Inc." or "Simplicity for Children" appears on a label on the crib's mattress-support frame and/or the crib's end panels. The cribs were manufactured in China.
The recalled cribs were sold at Walmart, Target, Babies R Us and other stores nationwide for between $150 and $300. Consumers should contact the store where the crib was purchased to receive a refund, replacement crib or store credit.

Important Message from CPSC:

CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap, which could fatally entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib with tape, wire, rope or by other means. Infants and toddlers have died in cribs with makeshift repairs.
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.

Graco®-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

ASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Graco®-branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi
Units: About 217,000
Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall from the cribs when the drop side detaches or fails to lock.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 99 reports of drop side incidents, including hardware breakage and drop side detachment. There were two incidents in which children became entrapped in the gap created by the detached drop side. Both children were freed by their caregivers. There were six reports of children falling due to drop side failure, including one report of a mild concussion.
Description: This recall involves LaJobi-manufactured Graco® wood cribs. The full size cribs were sold in cherry, espresso, natural and white finishes. The production date, item number, purchase order number and finish name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard. "LaJobi" and the crib model name are printed on a product sticker located on the stabilizer bar or bottom rail of the crib. Affected models are listed below.
Picture
Name
Model Numbers

Ashleigh Drop Side
3280142
3280154
3280181

Hampton Drop Side
3080136

Jason Convertible Drop Side
3290235
3290254
3290281

Kendal Drop Side
3570170
3570181

Lauren Drop Side
3250235
3250242
3250247
3250254
3250281
3250282
3150281
3150282

Rachel Convertible Drop Side
3300236
3300281

Sarah Drop Side
3000135
3000136
3000142
3000147
3000154
3000181

Shannon Drop Side
3010136
3010154
3010181

Tifton Drop Side
3090136
3270136
Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (888) 842-2215 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LaJobi.com
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.

Bamboobino Product Review

Bamboobino is a fabulous company that specializes in unique baby wear and accessories made from soft, eco-friendly bamboo fabric.  If you have yet to discover all the wonder of bamboo you really should!  I love, love, love bamboo.  I love it for the incredible softness, its breathability and comfort, and its natural anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic qualities.  On an eco-friendly note, bamboo is bio-degradable and the plant has a very short growth cycle, being cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides.  Seriously, did I mention how SOFT it is??  It’s even better than cashmere and I wish all my clothing and sheets were made from it!  (Another added bonus – just machine wash and dry!)

I have a few items around my house made of bamboo that I adore.  Bamboobino sent me one of their crib sheets and it now tops my list as my favorite thing made from bamboo.  I only wish they made it in adult size bedding too!   My baby seems to love the sheet and I love that it doesn’t get cold like regular cotton sheets during these winter months.  It is also the easiest sheet I have ever put on his mattress.  I really hate wrangling with a crib sheet because it always seems impossible to get on, but the Bamboobino crib sheet seems to have a little extra room to make it easier to put on, which I thought was great.

Lastly, Bamboobino was started by a mom, and I love mom-started companies. :)  From their website:

I'm a mum of 2 children, aged 2 & 5. Bamboobino was born out of wanting the softest, most practical and least damaging (to humans and to the environment) fabric for my children. We've used bamboo products in our household for years; and since discovering its use in fabric, I've wanted to share this wonderful fiber with other families.

The viscose from bamboo fiber in all our products are Oeko-Tex 100 certified, and is made from OCIA & USDA-certified organically grown bamboo. The organic cotton in our products are also OCIA-certified. All our products are made in Vancouver, or sourced through local companies, and we use local suppliers whenever possible. Our company embraces triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) practices and knows there is always room for improvement.

We were nominated for the 2007 Visions of Excellence Award and the 2008 SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Recently, Bamboobino received a scholarship from Vancity for Ecotrust's Climate Smart which will methodically help our company work toward our goal of becoming carbon neutral.

Bamboobino also makes bath towels, wash cloths, baby clothing and nursing accessories.  You can check it all out on their website!

Is My Drop-Side Crib Safe? A Must Read Checklist

from http://www.cafemom.com/, by Cafe Cynthia

This homemade repair led to the death of a baby.

Both my babies slept in drop-side cribs, where one entire side drops down into a lower position so mom can save her back. One crib in particular was very wobbly. But I never did anything about it, and thank goodness I avoided tragedy.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7 million cribs in the last three years, most of them drop-side models. Click for the crib recall list. ( I'll be trading in my old crib at Toys "R" Us to put it out of circulation.)
Manufacturers are no longer allowed to make drop-side cribs, but they still may be for sale in stores, so if you come across one, don't buy it! The CPSC is working with other groups to develop a new state-of-the-art crib standard, which will be available sometime later this year.
But that doesn't help you and your baby right now, especially if you have one of the outdated models, does it?
The first thing you need to do is make sure your current crib is safe, and if it's not, to get rid of it. A new CPSC crib safety Q&A should answer most of your questions, but here's a summary in case baby is getting sleepy right now:
To make sure your crib is safe:
1. Every time you change the sheets, make sure there are no gaps larger than two fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress.
2. Make sure all visible bolts and screws are tight.
3. With the mattress out of the crib, wiggle the crib to see how tight all the joints are. If the crib feels loose, wobbly or structurally not sound, tighten all hardware.
4. If the crib remains wobbly after tightening, look for loose wood-to-wood joints that may be causing the problem. Stop using the crib if loose wood-to-wood joints are found.
The CPSC says about 30 percent of crib deaths each year occur because of missing hardware, have broken or non-working parts, or have had ineffective repairs made to them. Police may criminally investigate parents who tried to repair broken cribs, following the death of their babies.
Going through this checklist is the best Valentine's Day Gift you could give your baby. Then take a few minutes and read the full CPSC post, and contact them if you have further questions.
Have you checked lately to make sure your baby's drop-side crib is safe?

Pregnancy Tips & Information – From Newborn Care to the Best Pregnancy Websites

from www.todayspregnancy.com

Tips to Beat Morning Sickness

By Kristin Erickson
Approximately three-quarters of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness. It usually starts in the fifth to seventh week of pregnancy and disappears about six weeks later. But, as you probably know, it can't disappear fast enough. The two main culprits for morning sickness are extreme swings in blood sugar levels, which tend to be lowest in the morning, and hormones, which run rampant during pregnancy. To help minimize or avoid feeling queasy, eat small, frequent meals high in protein and fiber (they take longer to digest), get plenty of rest, keep snack foods with you at all times, drink plenty of water, and get plenty of fresh air and exercise. If your symptoms are severe (you can't keep anything down for longer than one hour), call your obstetrician or visit an emergency room. You can become quickly dehydrated and may require an IV to replace fluids lost during vomiting.

 

Buying Baby a Bed

By Debbie Davis
Your baby's crib is one of the most important furniture purchases you can make. You and your baby are relying on its safety, comfort, and security, to get the whole family a good night's sleep. Barry Gevertz, owner of Lullaby Lane in San Bruno, California, has been teaching classes in selecting baby equipment and furniture for the past twenty-three years. "There are eight basic safety features that each crib should have," says Gevertz.

*The slats should be no more than 2-3/8 inches apart.
*The corner posts should be no higher than 1/6 inch above the railing of the crib so that your baby's clothes cannot get caught.
*There should be no decorative cutouts large enough for your child's head to get stuck in.
*There should be no more than a two-finger width between the sides of the mattress and the crib.
*The mattress support should be firmly attached at both the headboard and footboard.
*The accident-proof, drop-side mechanism should impossible for your child to release.
*All the appropriate screws and bolts should be present and fit tightly.
*The finish, whether paint or stain, should be nontoxic.

If you're assembling the crib yourself, follow the directions very carefully. Your baby's safety is in your hands. If you have any safety concerns about the crib you purchased, or any other furniture or supplies you and your baby depend on, contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission hotline at 1-800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Comprehensive Newborn Screening

You may have heard about the heel-stick test that babies receive in the hospital after they are born. This is an important screening because it detects genetic illnesses that can cause mental retardation, nerve damage, or even death if they are not diagnosed and treated early. Unfortunately, out of the four million babies born each year in the United States, a mere 10 percent received adequate comprehensive newborn screening. That's because each state sets its own guidelines for what should be included in the screening test. For example, babies born in North Carolina will be screened for more than thirty disorders, whereas babies born in Texas will be screened for only five disorders.
Check with your pediatrician or hospital to learn more about what is included in your state's screening program. If the number is less than thirty, consider purchasing expanded screening from Baylor University (www.baylorhealth.com/ newbornscreening). They will send you everything you need for the screening. When your doctor performs the usual heel-stick test required in every state, he or she will collect an additional sample that will be sent to Baylor's lab.
For more information about comprehensive newborn screening, visit www.savebabies.org

Benefits of Breast Feeding

By Kristin Erickson
Breast-feeding is a natural option for feeding your baby, but it doesn’t always come naturally. Like standing, walking, and talking, it is something we learn with practice. Fortunately, babies give their mothers time to learn because their need for food in their first days is minimal. Even if you find that breast-feeding is difficult at first, it is certainly worth learning how to give this precious gift to your baby. Breast-feeding is a benefit  that will last for a lifetime—for both of you.
Breast milk is the perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, as well as antibodies and amino acids for your baby’s digestion, brain development, and growth. It bolsters your baby’s immune system and protects her from bacteria, fungi, and viruses. In fact, babies who are breast-fed are less likely to suffer from stomach infections, diarrhea, colds, flu, and urinary tract problems.
• Get protection from bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, and allergies.
• Are less likely to develop insulin dependent diabetes, some lymphomas, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and breast and ovarian cancers.
• Breast-feeding is an investment in your baby’s health and in your peace of mind. But your baby isn’t the only one who benefits from breast-feeding.
Mothers who breast-feed:
* Are half as likely to get premenopausal breast cancer.
* Are at a lower risk for ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
* Lose weight much more quickly.
* Don’t have to bother with measuring and mixing formula (and it’s less expensive).
Breast-feeding also forces you to take care of yourself following your baby’s delivery. You need to get plenty of rest and continue to eat for two, consuming well-balanced meals and an extra 500 calories a day for your baby. By eating enough calories, you can be certain that other nutrients are met as well, including vitamins, minerals, and protein. As long as you eat a balanced diet, the only supplement you may need is iron. Frequently, mothers continue their prenatal vitamins while breast-feeding. You should continue to avoid some of the things you missed in pregnancy: caffeine, alcohol, and other toxins, as well as anything that seems to inspire fussiness in your baby after feedings, like a spicy meal.
Expect to nurse every hour and a half to two hours for about ten minutes on each side. You may be nursing as often as eight or twelve times a day because your baby will digest breast milk within an hour and a half. If you are concerned about your milk supply, you can keep track of how many wet diapers your baby has. During the first two or three days, your baby will wet only one or two diapers per day. Once your milk is more plentiful (approximately the third day), your baby should have six to eight wet diapers per day. A breast-fed baby will have at least two to five bowel movements every twenty four hours. This pattern will continue if you exclusively breast-feed.
You should stop breast-feeding your baby when you, or your baby, decide that it’s time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding for at least the baby’s first year of life, but you and your baby will be able to figure out what works best for the two of you.

10 Top Pregnancy Web Sites

Not every expectant mom has time to sort through a zillion websites to look for something useful. So, we did the searching for you. For some of the best pregnancy-related websites, click here:
PregnancyWeekly.com
PregnancyWeekly™ offers a "smart" weekly e-newsletter that is customized just for you. Enter your due date as well as a few other details about yourself and you'll get an individualized, week-by-week report about your baby's development, important reminders for your next doctor visit, and more. Even chat with other soon-to-be moms at the site's message boards.
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BabyCenter.com
BabyCenter^® supports parents through the journey of parenthood with a blend of expert advice and user-created wisdom. They offer trustworthy, medical advisory board-approved information and real-world, parent-to-parent tips from pre-conception through age eight. Their goal is to increase the enjoyment of parenting and remove some of the guilt and worry by providing a full and balanced picture of raising a child, leaving the decision making to the parents.
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AskDrSears.com
Learn about your pregnancy, baby, and family health issues from America's family of pediatricians.
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CordBlood.com
Cord Blood Registry^® is the world's largest and most experienced family umbilical cord blood stem cell bank. By banking your baby's umbilical cord blood stem cells, your child and family can have access to better options for medical treatments or cures for cancers, as well as possible future treatments for conditions such as heart disease, juvenile diabetes, and brain injury.
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Fit Pregnancy.com
Fit Pregnancy^® addresses your concerns about how to stay healthy, eat right and look great while expecting and how to get back into shape after delivering. They also offer the essentials for new parenting and infant care through baby's first year.
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WebMD.com
WebMD^® provides valuable pregnancy information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that their content is timely and credible.
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WomensHealth.gov
The National Women’s Health Information Center’s website is billed as "the resource you can trust." It is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is filled with valuable information and tools for all aspects of a healthy pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
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Due Maternity.com
Today's maternity isn't about covering up or dressing down. It's about fashion without compromise. Comfort without sacrificing style. And it's all about showing off and letting the whole world know you're pregnant. At Due Maternity^® you'll find clothes and accessories you'd wear anywhere, anytime, but designed for this one special time in your life.
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March of Dimes.com
March of Dimes^® is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. They are dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
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BabyNameCenter.com
Still not sure what to call your new baby? Search through thousands of choices at BabyNameCenter to find the perfect name. You can even search by definition so if you want to bestow "beauty" on your daughter, you can choose Callista, Belinda, or Alana (or about fifty other names).

Recall – Dorel Cribs

Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados, is announcing a voluntary recall to replace drop side and non-drop side cribs that pose suffocation and strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs until replacement kits are obtained and installed.
Name of Product: Dorel Asia cribs
Units: About 635,000
Distributor: Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
Hazard: The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.
Reports: CPSC and Dorel Asia SRL received a report of the death of 6-month old child from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who became entrapped and strangled in a crib after the drop side hardware broke. The crib continued to be used after the parents tried to repair the drop side themselves. CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 31 drop side incidents. In six of those incidents, children were entrapped between the drop side and crib mattress. Three children suffered from bruises as a result of the entrapment. In addition, CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 36 incidents of slat breakage, including seven reports of bruises and scratches to children and two reports of entrapment that resulted in no injury.
Click HERE for more information.

Recall - Drop Side Cribs by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Diana Crib
Units: About 1,000
Distributors: Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard's Cupboards, of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 18 reports of slats detaching from the rails of the crib. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Caramia “Diana” drop-side cribs. The cribs were manufactured between September 2002 and June 2004. A label affixed to the inside of the headboard or footboard lists the manufacturing dates.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide from September 2002 through December 2005 for between $240 and $370.
Manufactured in: Slovenia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Diane crib and contact Caramia Furniture to receive a free replacement drop side. The free replacement will be available beginning March 2010.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Caramia at (877) 728-0342 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.caramiafurniture.com