Bunny Sippy Cups Sold at Target Recalled
© 2012, CPSC.gov.The bunny ears on these bunny sippy cups can poke a child in the eye while they're trying to take a drink, and that danger of eye injury is the reason the cups are now under recall. Six incidents of the bunny's ear poking a child were reported. Three of those incidents resulted in cuts or bruises around the eyes.
The plastic sippy cups were sold at Target stores from February to April of this year. They came in pink and blue, and have the numbers "TARGET 200020683" or "TARGET 200020884" printed on the bottom.
If you have one of these sippy cups, you can return it to any Target store for a refund. Call 800-440-0680 for more information.
What's New at About Baby Products?
Pricegrabber.com.This week, I'd like to introduce you to one of the coolest strollers ever made. I had a chance to review the 4Moms Origami stroller, which has its own power generators in the wheels to run a sweet digital display and the automatic open and close system. This stroller also has innovative safety features. Before you take it on a test drive, you can also check out these stroller safety tips.
On the food front, I put together some tips for choosing a bottle warmer. These tips come to you directly from my kitchen, where I slaved away over many a cold bottle before finally buying a gadget that did the job in 90 seconds.
Looking for a bottle to warm in your new warmer? I've added a new review of Dr. Brown's Natural Flow bottles, which worked really well for my son. You can also take a look at my review of the Medela Calma - a unique specialty bottle for babies who are primarily breastfed.
Photo of the Week: Nom Nom!
© 2012, H.C.Four-month-old Collin taste-tests one of his Infantino Barn Babies teethers. Do you have a baby photo to share? Send it in for the Baby Products Photo of the Week!
Drop-Side Cribs Sold at J.C. Penney Recalled
© 2012, CPSC.More than 16,000 Rockland Furniture drop-side cribs are recalled because the drop sides can detach, malfunction or otherwise fail. This can allow a dangerous gap to form between the drop side and the mattress where a child can become entrapped. This poses a suffocation and strangulation hazard. A child can also fall out the crib. Five instances of the drop side malfunctioning or detaching were reported, including one incident in which a child became entrapped and had minor scratches and bruises.
These recalled Rockland Furniture cribs were sold at J.C. Penney stores and jcpenney.com from 2005 to 2008. The following styles are included in the recall: 343-8124 Nightingale Spindle Drop-Side Crib; 343-8280 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 1; 343-8271 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 2; 343-9105 Drop-Side Crib and Changer; 343-8191 Renew Standard Drop-Side Crib; and 343-8192 Renew Convertible Drop-Side Crib.
Call Nan Far Woodworking at 877-967-5770 to receive a repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. Find an alternate, safe sleep space for baby until the repair kit is installed.
- CPSC - Nan Far Woodworking Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
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Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled
© 2012, CPSC.About 900,000 Safety 1st Push n Snap cabinet locks are recalled because they may not keep kids out of cabinets. Some kids can disengage the locks, which would allow access to cabinet contents. This poses a risk of injury due to dangerous products in the cabinets.
The manufacturer has received 200 reports of locks that didn't secure the cabinet. Among those were 140 reports of children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years who disengaged the locks. In three of the reports, children swallowed or handled dish detergent, oven cleaner or window cleaner.
Safety 1st Push n Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442 are included in the recall. These locks were manufactured between Jan. 2004 and Nov. 2010. The manufacture date is embossed on the back of the lock.
Call 866-762-3212 to receive replacement locks. In the meantime, you should stop using the recalled locks and move any dangerous products from those cabinets out of the reach of children.
Recalled Baby Products Resold
It's illegal in the U.S. to resell a recalled consumer product. However, due to improper disposal, some recalled baby products originally sold at Meijer stores could be for sale after the recall date. The products could be available at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets or thrift stores.
If you purchased one of the following baby products after the recall date, visit CPSC.gov to learn how to contact the recalling firm for a replacement or repair.
Infantino SlingRider baby slings (recalled Mar. 24, 2010), Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick n Crawl Aquarium (recalled Sept. 30, 2010), Fisher Price Wheelies Stand n Play Rampway (recalled Sept. 30, 2010), Barbie Tough Trikes (recalled Sept. 30, 2010), Kawasaki Tough Trikes (recalled Sept. 30, 2010), Munchkin Bath Tub Subs (recalled Oct. 18, 2010) and Sassy Refreshing Rings Teethers (recalled Jan. 31, 2011).
Kelty Jogging Strollers Recalled
About 3,000 Kelty Speedster Swivel Deluxe single and Swivel Deuce double jogging strollers are recalled due to a fall hazard. The front wheel can come loose, allowing the stroller to tip over, causing injury to the children in the stroller and the adult pushing the stroller. Three incidents were reported, including cuts, scrapes and fractured bones.
The recalled strollers were sold between Jan. 2010 and Feb. 2012. Affected model numbers are:
| Kelty Swivel Deluxe | Kelty Swivel Deuce |
|---|---|
| 20090116 | 20090216 |
| 20090116B | 20650611 |
| 20650411BLU | |
| 20650411CU |
Stop using the recalled strollers and call 866-349-7225 for updated assembly and maintenance instructions.
Tumblekins Toys Recalled
About 31,000 Tumblekins toys from International Playthings are recalled due to choking and laceration hazards. These toys can break into small, sharp pieces. One incident of a toy breaking was reported. No injuries have been reported.
All Tumblekins toy vehicles and play sets are included. The model numbers are:
| Tumblekins Toy | Item Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Station | T05000 | 20373050006 |
| Farm Playset | T05001 | 20373050013 |
| Police Car | T05002 | 20373050020 |
| Roadster | T05003 | 20373050037 |
| Off-Roader | T05004 | 20373050044 |
| Fire Truck | T05005 | 20373050051 |
| School Bus | T05006 | 20373050068 |
Call 800-445-8347 to receive a replacement toy.
Bumbleride Strollers Recalled
More than 30,000 Indie and Indie Twin strollers from Bumbleride are recalled because of a fall hazard. The front wheel can break at the axle hub, which could allow the stroller to tip. Two injuries and 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking have been reported.
This recall includes strollers sold in the U.S. and Canada that have a date of manufacture between Jan. 2009 and Aug. 2011. Affected model numbers for the Indie stroller are I-107, I-110 and I-205. Affected Indie Twin model numbers are IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305. Call 800-530-3930 or visit www.support.bumbleride.com to receive a wheel retrofit kit.
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Every parent I talk to has a strong opinion about at least one baby product. What's yours? Whether you have a product you love, or one you warn other parents away from, I'd like to hear from you. Here are some places where you can share your opinions, good or bad, with others. Your advice could help someone else make a smarter purchase!
- Review Your Stroller
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- Review Your Disposable Diapers
- Review Your Baby Bottles
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