By: Nicole Pelletiere Stuffed animals are timeless treasures, but why is it that the poor little guys spend most of their time on a bed, or in a toy box, rarely ever to be played with?  That all changed when Lilikin and Friends arrived at the scene. Far from the same old boring teddy bears, [...]

A warning for parents — there are dangerous baby products that can cause injuries, even death, and some of them are still on store shelves. Bring home a new baby and you bring home a house full of new equipment; products parents presume are safe to use. David Butler is deputy director for Consumers Union [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Can you believe it?  A whole year has gone by and it’s time to finally celebrate your baby’s first birthday. It’s sure to be an exciting day, but in order for it to be successful, there are a few tips that you should keep in mind before hosting this unforgettable affair. 1.)  [...]

A major concern for parents each Halloween is safety, especially when children are trick-or-treating after dark. Now there’s a new way to keep track of children. For many children Halloween is a favorite time of year, but no matter how fun the costumes are, and how responsible the children are, parents worry. That’s why Chris Holbert [...]

From a press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. [...]

Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like compound that has drawn increased scrutiny in recent years, has been linked to changes in thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women and newborn boys, according to a new study released on October 7 by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. BPA is a controversial chemical found in hard plastics, such as [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere   The fall breeze has officially hit!  If you haven’t shopped for cozy knits yet, then Oeuf is your one-stop-shop.  Made from Alapacas, Oeuf’s clothing succeeds in being healthy for your child as well as for our planet.  Not only are these pieces stylish, but the non-toxic, natural fibers will once again [...]

From a press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The danger of drowning for young children is ever present in and around the home. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years-old and it takes only a few inches of water for a young child to drown. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) [...]