Product Recall: Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set

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.

Name of Product: Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Set

Units: About 1,950

Manufacturer: Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

Hazard: The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Full details: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09290.html

Product Recall: Infant Car Seat

The models affected are manufactured from February 18, 2008 through December 11, 2008 and include Maxi-Cosi® Mico™ child restraint systems 22-371, 22-372 and a Maxi-Cosi® Mico™ base 22-515 purchased separately from the child restraint. Click here to view the Consumer Ease of Use Instruction video which will assist you in the use of your product.

Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:		Production Dates:
MAXI-COSI / 22-371 (MICO)		JUL 01, 2007 - FEB 17, 2008
MAXI-COSI / 22-372 (MICO)		JUL 01, 2007 - FEB 17, 2008
MAXI-COSI / 22-515 (MICO)		JUL 01, 2007 - FEB 17, 2008
Manufacturer: DOREL JUVENILE GROUP

more information go to the specific recall details

To receive a free replacement, contact Dorel's customer service department at 1-877-657-9546 or http://www.djgusa.com/.

12 Great First Finger Foods

(according to parenting.com)

1. Banana Slices
2. Avocado slices
3. Cooked Peas
4. Small chunks of peeled peach
5. Shredded cooked chicken
6. Cheerios
7. Cooked lentils
8. Macaroni or other cut-up cooked pasta
9. Cooked carrot slices
10. small tofu cubes
11. Soft tortilla pieces
12. Cheese slices

Toy Recall: My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs

Date: July 23, 2009

Name of Product: My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs

Units: About 3,700

Manufacturer: LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.

Hazard: The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.

Full details go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09286.html

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Product Review: LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table

"Wow" is all I can say about LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table
. When I first bought this for my firstborn - I was hoping my hubby wasn't going to get upset for buying it. Not that it's THAT expensive or anything, but our living room looked like Toy R Us threw up in it. Having the first grandchild in my family means he was incredibly spoiled to the point where it seemed like he had every product in the Fisher Price catalog.

I think he was about 9 months when I bought this and he instantly fell in love with it. Each little component makes a different sound or lights up. It's difficult for the kiddies to get bored with this one. What's nice, too, is that it has two different volume settings - because heaven knows that you can only tolerate hearing "Red! Green! Blue" so many times before you start getting the sounds into your head. (Although getting any song from "The Wiggles" is much worse).

Another benefit is that the legs can be removed very easily (just a click away) and you can lay the table top down flat for infants that can sit well but aren't great at standing or pulling themselves up just yet.

Durability: my kids reallyput this to the test. The climb on top of it, hit it with (toy) hammers, anything you can think of. It truly stands up to the test! Finally - a toy that last for more than one toddler. My 8 month old is now playing with it and loves it just as much as his older brother.

The only negative thing about this toy (and this could just be ours) but sometimes it'll just start making a sound like someone is playing with it. (Yes - I do say that it's possessed). And it FREAKED out my son in the middle of the night. I just have to make sure that it gets shut off when he's done using it. All in all, it was a great mini investment.

It also made me have to move all the baby toys out of our living room - a blessing in disguise. ;)

View more information about: LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table

Kids Vitamins

My husband and I take our fair share of vitamins and supplements - and when our first son turned 2, we started giving him is his very own vitamins. We went to a brand that we were comfortable and did our own research. We like Now Foods - Kid Vits. He likes the taste and they're very easy to chew. Because he was so young, we only gave him one vitamin a day because you do have to watch the iron content. Also - we eat fairly well, so we know that he's getting most of the nutrients he needs from his food, which is always better than getting them from supplements.

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Make a quick baby dinner!

When I had my first baby, I didn't bother to make my own baby food. I really thought I was too busy (I work full time) and I was at a loss for what to even make. We had received this hand held mixer for a wedding present and we barely used it. For three years, it sat in a drawer, only using it once in a great while. Now with my little one - I decided to try my hand at making his baby food. Don't get me wrong: I still buy some baby food. However, most of the time I make his. There are two products that I use and highly recommend:
Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
and
KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill

I use the baby food grinder for grinding up oatmeal (baby oatmeal is a waste of money in my opinion and doesn't have all the nutrients) or blueberries and other fruits with skin. I used the hand blender for everything else: making applesauce or pear sauce, blending pastas, potatoes or anything else your baby might like!

Mesh Feeders

Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack

I kick myself for not getting these mesh feeders for my first son. My 8 month old loves these - and I have to say it is quite a life saver when I'm making dinner.

I usually put in bananas, but I have used really ripe pears or avocados. Clean them right after using them!!