Dream On Me has recalled the Lullaby Cradle Glider due to the risk of the mattress support board sliding out of the bottom of the cradle posing a risk that babies could potentially fall and be injured. Seven hundred units are being recalled. All gliders with the manufacture date of October 2011 located on the […]
Wood Castle Furniture Recalls Riley Duo Bunk Beds Due to Entrapment Hazard
The openings in the guardrails of the Riley Duo Bunk Beds do not meet safety standards and pose an entrapment risk. The models included in this recall are: C 5702, E 5702 or M 5702. A warning label can be found on the end rail of the top bunk that contains the model number. This […]
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled LaRose Industries has issued a recall for Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines BCH003005A28-0812, BCHTRU001A17-0812 or BCHTRU004A16-0712, due to the risk of injuring the mouth or teeth. This potential risk is due to a brass rivet that can fall out of machine’s ice shaving cylinder and has the potential to fall into a sno-cone. There […]
Measuring DHA Content in Breast Milk
Measuring DHA Content in Breast Milk A new test measures the level of the brain-building fat DHA in breast milk. An Omega Quant’s Mother’s Milk DHA test is easy to do and requires only one drop of breast milk. We use this in our pediatric practice as a way of encouraging breastfeeding moms to be […]
Dr. Sears Parenting Videos
Parenting Videos from the Dr Sears Family Enjoy these parenting videos from Dr. Bill, Dr. Bob, and Martha. Toilet Training by Martha Sears, RN Toilet training can be a challenge for parents and toddlers alike. Every child is different and there is no reason to feel bad if your child is the last one to […]
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep
Over the years of putting our own children to sleep and keeping them asleep, and counseling thousands of other moms and dads on various styles, we have compiled some of our best sleep tips for how to get your baby to sleep.
Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks
September 27, 2013 The Toys R Us Journey Girl Travel Trunk has been recalled due to a laceration hazard from the blue handle. This items intended use is to carry large dolls. Some incidents from the use of this item have resulted in stitches and have been reported to the CPSC. The trunks included in […]
The Children’s Place Recalls Children’s One-Footed Pajamas
September 17, 2013 The Children’s Place has recalled their children’s one-piece footed pajamas due to violation of the federal flammability standard. Because these pajamas fail to meet this federal standard, they pose a burn hazard to children. If you purchased this item in January 2012 through May 2013 it is advised that your discontinue use […]
Hatchette Book Group Recall
September 11, 2013 Hatchette Book Group has recalled “Count My Kisses, 1,2,3” and “Red, Green, Blue, I Love You” due to choking and laceration hazard. A metal rod that holds the small beads on these two books can easily detach causing a choking hazard. This small rod is also exposed and can increase the chance […]
Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science Growing Spiders
September 10, 2013 A serious ingestion hazard has established this recall for Be Amazing! Monster Science Growing Spiders. The soft colorful pieces can look like candy to young children and can be ingested easily. Danger occurs when these pieces expand within the child’s body and causes potential life threatening results. The ingested pieces do not […]
Baby Jogger Recalls Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers
August, 28, 2013 Fall hazard possible with the car seat adapter on models BJ90121, BJ90221 and BJ90321 from Baby Jogger. The adapter support bars can pail, posing a fall hazard to children. Over forty fall incidents have been reported, including some injuries. These adapters were sold through online retailers from June 2012 through June 2013. […]
Breathlessness During Pregnancy
Experiencing Breathlessness During Pregnancy During pregnancy the circulatory system, like the respiratory system, is incredibly efficient, ensuring that both you and your baby receive the extra-oxygenated blood you need. Your lung capacity increases, and you may actually add a few inches to the size of your rib cage. While you may notice that you breathe slightly faster […]