Baby Care
When A Toddler Has Fever
A child with fever is very challenging for parents. You wish you can just take it away and be the one sick instead of the child. You can always tell when they’re not feeling better. The eyes are misty and rather tired looking, the cheeks are a bit flushed and in some cases, with other [...]
Recall: Arms Reach Sleepers
Parents, be aware of this. There was a recall issued for this co-sleeper by its manufacturer. One side of this can be lowered for easy access to the baby while feeding or nursing. However, there is a tendency for the baby to fall off the mattress or be trapped in the crib, thus endangering its [...]
New Car Seat Recommendation Set
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing a change in the rules for baby car seaters and parents who drive with their babies in the car. The current ruling requires infants to be seated backwards until they are one year of age. With the proposed new rule, the [...]
Ikea Recalls Sniglar Cribs
Ikea has recalled the Sniglar cribs due to a problem with its mechanism. The bolts that apparently holds the crib together aren’t long enough, potentially disintegrating it. The mattress support will fall and will cause entrapment and suffocation for the baby. Those who have already bought the Sniglar are requested to go to the store [...]
$500 For BabySitter Background Check? Will You Do It?
There is a new service called the Nanny Track which does background checking of your potential nannies for a fee of $500+. For that much money, any parent who would like to get to know their caregivers better can get information on her driving records, her bank information including credit history or bankruptcy records, a [...]
