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Heather's Baby Products Blog September 2007 Archive

By Heather Corley, About.com Guide to Baby Products since 2004

Kolcraft Recalls 425,000 Play Yard Models

Thursday September 27, 2007
The strangulation death of a 10-month-old boy has prompted the recall of more than 400,000 Kolcraft play yards, including some character-theme models and Jeep-branded models. Twelve play yard models are ... Read More

CPSC Announces Eight New Children's Products Recalls

Wednesday September 26, 2007
It must have been a busy day at CPSC, as they've announced eight new recalls in the toys and children's products categories alone. Probably the best known name among the ... Read More

Reader Questions: State Car Seat Laws

Tuesday September 25, 2007
I've received several questions from readers lately about state car seat laws, and about whether there is a nationwide car seat law in the U.S. There's no federal car seat ... Read More

Baby's Bliss Apple Gripe Water Recalled

Saturday September 22, 2007
Apple-flavored Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, distributed by MOM Enterprises, is recalled because lab tests showed the presence of cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes intestinal illness. The tests were run after ... Read More

Simplicity, Graco Crib Recalls

Friday September 21, 2007
CPSC announced a new recall of about a million Simplicity cribs, some sold under the popular Graco brand. Several 3 in 1 and 4 in 1 models are affected by ... Read More

Hot Baby Products: Loopa Bowls

Tuesday September 18, 2007
If you're the parent of a baby or toddler, you've probably scooped Cheerios, Goldfish crackers and fruit snacks off the floor of your home or car more times than you ... Read More

Cute Baby Clothes: Decaf Plush Applique

Monday September 17, 2007
From sweet owls with huge eyes to sleek, zooming airplanes, there's a Decaf Plush applique outfit for almost any baby. Ten different designs are available, and you can choose whether ... Read More

Hot Baby Products: Medela Pump-In-Style Limited Edition

Sunday September 16, 2007
Maybe when you think of breast pumps, style isn't the first thing that comes to mind. With the 2007 Limited Edition Pump-In-Style from Medela, though, style can be at the ... Read More

Baby Safety Month: Buying a Monitor

Saturday September 15, 2007
When you think of baby safety products, a baby monitor may not be at the top of your list. However, a baby monitor can help you listen to baby or ... Read More

Baby Safety Month: Is Your Antique Crib Safe?

Tuesday September 11, 2007
Antique cribs and nursery furniture can add a stylish, classic look to your nursery, whether they're family heirlooms or estate sale finds. Older cribs can pose some safety issues, though, ... Read More

Baby Safety Month: Car Seats are Key

Friday September 7, 2007
September is Baby Safety Month. Accidental injury presents the biggest risk to your baby or toddler's health, and vehicle crashes are at the top of that list for causing injury ... Read More

Fisher Price, Mattel Issue New Lead Paint Recalls

Wednesday September 5, 2007
The huge number of recalls involving lead paint has many parents wondering which toys are safe for their kids. With Mattel recalling 675,000 Barbie accessories and almost 100,000 Fisher Price-branded ... Read More

Hot Baby Products: Trumpette Baby Socks

Tuesday September 4, 2007
Move over, plain white baby socks, Trumpette's colorful baby socks (compare prices) are taking the stroller and sling crowd by storm! Several online retailers report that these adorable, colorful socks ... Read More

Alpha Omega, Eddie Bauer Car Seats Recalled

Saturday September 1, 2007
Several very popular car seat models were recalled recently because the harness adjuster strap has the potential to slip, allowing the harness to loosen and put the child at greater ... Read More
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