Happy Valentine's Day!
Pricegrabber.com.Your baby may not be ready for a box of chocolates or a dozen roses, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate with your littlest Valentine. I have some quick gift ideas for you that will help your baby get into the huggiest, snuggliest holiday of the year. From plush toys to adorable love-theme bodysuits, there are plenty of options for your sweetie.
Inflatable Booster for the Car?
I have to admit, when I first heard about the Bubblebum inflatable booster seat, I thought it was a little crazy. Riding on a raft in the car? How can that be safe? As it turns out, it does beautifully in crash tests, while inflated and deflated, and it's incredibly convenient if you need a low-back booster for a tight space. I'm currently using this booster in a very tight three-across situation, and it fits perfectly. To learn more, check out my Bubblebum inflatable booster seat review.
The Non-Wrap Baby Wrap: Baby K'Tan
I love the soft comfort of a wrap-style baby carrier. I don't usually love taking the time to wrap a huge length of fabric around me and my wiggly baby, though. That's one of the problems the Baby K'Tan carrier seeks to address, and I think they've done so pretty well. This baby wrap doesn't need to be wrapped at all, you just put the loops on over your shoulders and pop baby in. You can learn more about this cool sized baby carrier in my Baby K'Tan review.
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2012 About.com Reader's Choice Awards Nominations
Have you nominated your favorite baby products yet in the 2012 About.com Baby Products Readers' Choice Awards? If not, you still have time to make sure your top picks get a nod. The nomination phase ends February 15, 2012. You can nominate baby products in the following categories:
- Best Infant Car Seat
- Best Convertible Car Seat
- Best Stroller
- Best Travel System
- Best Cloth Diapers
- Best Baby Carrier
Once you've added your opinions on the best baby gear, be sure to check out all of the other awards categories in the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards!
Ikea Antilop High Chair Recall
About 169,000 Ikea Antilop high chairs are recalled because the buckle can open unexpectedly, possibly allowing a child to fall out of the high chair. Three injuries have been reported.
This recall covers high chairs sold in the U.S. and Canada. Affected high chairs have manufacture date codes between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389. This information, along with the model number, can be found on molding beneath the seat. The following model numbers are included: blue ANTILOP high chair # 701.467.92, red ANTILOP high chair # 501.467.93, white ANTILOP high chair # 300.697.24.
If you own an affected Antilop high chair, you should stop using it until you receive replacement parts. You can order your replacement seat restraint by contacting Ikea at 866-966-4532 or www.ikea-usa.com.
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Recall
About 64,000 Bugaboo car seat adapters are recalled because when the adapter is attached to a stroller that also has a wheeled board attached, and the car seat is attached so that the child faces forward, the car seat adapter can detach, posing a fall hazard. One injury has been reported.
Only Bugaboo car seat adapters with model numbers 80400GC01 and 80401GC02 are included. If you own an affected Bugaboo car seat adapter, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer at 800-460-2922 or www.bugaboo.com to receive a service kit and new instruction labels.
Baby Rattle Recall
About 25,000 infant rattles from the Lee Carter Company are recalled because the rattle handle is small enough to fit inside a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard. The handle size violates federal safety standards. No injuries have been reported.
The rattles are made of multi-colored woven plastic and were sold at Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide starting in February 2001. If you own one, you should take it away from small children and contact the manufacturer at www.leecartercompany.com for a refund or replacement product.
Bugaboo Bee Stroller Recall
More than 7,000 Bugaboo Bee strollers are recalled because the front stroller wheels can lock up while the stroller is moving. This could cause the stroller to tip over, potentially causing injuries to the occupant. Two injuries have been reported.
This recall covers Bugaboo Bee strollers sold in the U.S. and Canada. Strollers with date codes from January to September 2011 are included. The date code is on a label on the stroller frame under the seat.
If you own one of these strollers, you should stop using it for now. Contact Bugaboo at 800-460-2922 or http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels or contact the store where you bought the stroller to receive a new set of swivel wheels.
Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat Recall
More than 14,000 Britax Chaperone infant car seats are recalled because a defect in the harness adjuster could result in a child not being restrained by the harness straps. No injuries or deaths related to this recall have been reported at this time. However, this is a serious problem that could result in injury or death if it isn't addressed and the seat is involved in a crash.
The affected Chaperone infant seats were sold in the U.S. and have manufacture dates between Sept. 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011. Affected model numbers are E9L692J, E9L692K, E9L692L and E9L692M.
The harness adjuster has a defective rivet that attaches the adjuster to the car seat. The rivet could allow the harness adjuster to detach from the car seat, which would not allow the harness straps to properly secure the baby in the seat.
A repair kit will be available by Feb. 6, 2012. If you have a Britax Chaperone infant car seat with the harness adjuster detached, you should stop using the car seat and contact the company. Chaperone car seats with detached harness adjusters will be replaced until the repair kit is available. For more information, call 888-427-4829.
Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion Recall
FDA tests on one lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion turned up bacteria in excess of the product specifications. The manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, says the recall is voluntary, and is precautionary. No illness or injury is attributed to the bacteria at this time, and the company's recall alert says the potential for adverse health effects is very small.
The lotion from lot number 0161LK is being recalled from stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. If you have lotion from this lot, you don't need to do anything, unless you have questions or want a refund. You can call 877-298-2525 for more information. Only Aveeno Baby lotion from one lot number is affected by the recall.