Amusement parks and fairs have always been part of summer. … More
Mommy Certified: Essentials for Traveling with Baby!
Traveling with a baby doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. Our staff has chosen some of our favorite travel essentials to keep you organized so you can enjoy your vacation. Bon voyage!… More
A Striking New Gun Control Campaign: Does It Work?
The gun control debate has been raging on as the country tries to figure out how best to protect itself, especially its children. A new series of PSAs from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense wants people to settle the debate once and for all…. More
New play yard Safety Rules to Take Effect
As of February 28, 2013, importers and manufacturers of infant and toddler play yards, sometimes referred to as playpens, are required by law to test their products so they meet new safety standards designed to prevent injuries and deaths to children. New play yards must be tested for stability to prevent tipping, minimum side height requirements to prevent children from climbing out of the play yard, and lock mechanisms that prevent the play yard from collapsing while in use…. More
A New App for Car Safety
The American Association of Pediatrics unveiled a new iPhone app to help parents install car seats properly, just in time for Automotive Safety Month…. More
Mommy Certified: Child Car Seat Safety 101
According to The Center for Disease Control, car accidents are the #1 killer of children age 1-14…. More
Recall Alert! Baby Jogger City Versa
The CPSC along with Health Canada has recalled over 10,500 units after multiple reports of the frame failing to lock in place, causing a serious fall hazard. The stroller, manufactured by Baby Jogger LLC, was ... More
Predators Among Us: How To Protect Your Kids
Every time I hear another Jerry Sandusky-like story, I want to lose my lunch. Whether it’s Elmo’s puppeteer or the church priest, new allegations seem to come up daily. We may not want to face it, but child sexual abuse is rampant. According to www.childwatch.org, 1 out of every 5 girls and 1 out of every 10 boys will be sexually abused before they reach the age of 18. And while logic tells me that not everyone is a pedophile, the protective mama in me has me giving everyone in my child’s sphere the side-eye…. More
Mommy Certified: Sleep Safety 101
Everyone wants their baby to have a beautiful nursery, but when it comes to sleep safety, less is more. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) among African Americans is TWICE as high as the national average. Here are some quick tips to keep your baby’s sleep space safe…. More
