Play Yard Safety Standards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently approved new Federal mandatory safety standards for play yards. Between November 2007 and December 2011, more than 2,100 incidents involving play yards were reported to the CPSC. These included 60 deaths and 170 injuries. Mandatory requirements for play yards will include: Stability tests to prevent the play yard from tipping […]
Children’s Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Two types of pajamas with a “PJs by My Clothes” label are being recalled: A long-sleeved nightgown and a long-sleeved shirt and long pants set.
Safe Use of Infant Products…
Safe Use of Infant Products Now that your baby is home, safety will become one of your primary concerns. Every year numerous children’s products are recalled for safety reasons. One of the easiest ways to protect your child from dangerous or defective products is to make sure that you register all your product purchases with […]
A Rockin’ Giveaway!
Do you go beyond the traditional lullabyes for your baby? Does your little one rock out to the Stones, or seem soothed by Adele? Tell us for a chance to win a rock-n-roll lullabye cd! Leave us a comment on our Facebook page with what rockin’ tunes you play for your little one, and you […]
Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard
The toy car’s wheels and hubcaps can loosen and detach. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Tips for Choosing a Newborn Photographer
Bump and baby photos can make beautiful memories for your family, but organizing a photo shoot during such a hectic time may be a lot to handle. If you are considering taking maternity or newborn photos, you will want to be prepared. Robin Allen, of Robin Allen Photography in Lexington, focuses her work on the […]
“Blossom” Makes Dressing Your Bump Easy
If your maternity clothes often make you feel like you are wearing a circus tent, Rebecca Kent can fix that. Rebecca is owner of Blossom, a maternity and children’s boutique located on Euclid Avenue. The store was formerly Cradle Will Rock, also a children’s boutique. Rebecca bought the location in late 2011 and opened Blossom […]
Evidence-Based Blog Empowers Pregnant Moms
Why can’t I eat during labor? Do I have to lay on my back when I’m pushing? What is the point of an IV if I’m having an unmedicated birth? Many pregnant women have these questions, but the conversation does not always flow with the OBGYN. Women may end up going along with hospital policy […]
SIDS Group at Hospice Helping Parents Heal
The loss of a child is an earth-shattering event no parent wants to imagine. But if tragedy does strike, parents, friends and family have a place to go in Central Kentucky to work through the grief. Hospice of the Bluegrass provides several support groups for people grieving a loss, including groups for parents who recently […]
First Aid Basics
You are probably familiar with the aspirator and the dreaded rectal thermometer, but is your baby’s first aid kit fully stocked with all she needs? Prepackaged first aid kits are a great baby shower gift but often need supplementing with more items that match your personal needs. Here is our checklist of what to prepare […]