Families increasingly concerned about babies’ sun safety
By Blair Koch
Times-News correspondent
With a rainstorm finally blown through Magic Valley, Tuesday’s clear sky and beautiful day brought an opportunity for
sisters Olivia Alvarez and Isabel Flores to take their children for a walk through historic downtown Twin Falls.
Both had baby girls tucked comfortably in strollers and other children skipping beside them. The older kids had been covered with sunscreen prior to the outing, and the infants were under canopies – safer from the sun’s rays in the shade.
“I’ve got the sunscreen right here,” Flores said, pulling a tube out of a diaper bag. “For later.”
Flores said she would have put sunscreen on her 5-month-old daughter, Madison, along with her other kids but recently learned the chemicals aren’t safe for her.
“I have a hat here but didn’t put it on her since the canopy is over her and that should keep her safe,” Flores said. “If she comes out of the stroller, the hat will go on.”
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The lightweight, compact-fold stroller allows for easy and comfortable travel —
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 19, 2009 — Britax® — known for pioneering safety and ease-of-use features in car seats — announced today a new lightweight stroller perfect for travel around town or across the country. The 16-pound, compact-fold Blink™ Stroller is easy to maneuver and can accommodate children from six months old up to 55 pounds.
Not only is the Blink stylish and compact, but it was designed with simplicity and convenience in mind. Caregivers can throw Blink over a shoulder while keeping both hands free using its portable carry strap, perfect for the airport. The fold release mechanism allows a caregiver to fold the stroller without scuffing shoes, and the one-foot linked rear break locks the rear wheels with a single step. A caregiver can keep items like keys, a wallet or phone handy in the Blink’s large storage pouch.
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Britax Chaperone - Cowmooflage, Savanah, Red Twill
The new Britax Chaperone infant carrier is now at your local Baby News store.
Click here to read at very detailed “first look” at the Britax Chaperone by Carseatblog.com.
Britax Chaperone $100 Rebate
Buy both the new Chaperone infant carrier and soon to be released (Aug 1,2009) Chaperone stroller and get $100 back from Britax. Click here for the full details.
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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: Bonavita “Hudson” and Babi Italia “Pinehurst” Drop Side Cribs
Units: About 2,900
Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from cribs.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 33 reports of drop side detachment due to spring pin failure. In these reports, two children became entrapped and one child fell from cribs. Both entrapped children were freed by caregivers, one child was bruised.
Description: The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have drop sides and were sold in a variety of finishes including cherry, espresso, natural, and white. Hudson and Pinehurst drop side cribs with production dates from December 2006 through August 2007 are included in the recall. The recalled cribs have the production date, product order (PO) number, item number, and color printed on a label attached to the footboard or headboard.
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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: Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs
Units: About 2,000
Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents/Injuries: LaJobi has received 16 incident reports of crib slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling out of rails and 6 reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Bonavita “Cabana” wooden drop side cribs with metal mattress supports. The cribs were manufactured from January 2006 through October 2008 and have production dates between 01 JAN 2006 and 31 OCT 2008. The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib identifiers are printed on a label located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in three finishes, antique white, classic cherry and montego brown. Cribs with other production dates are not affected by this recall.
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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: Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Units: About 22,500
Distributor: Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Manufacturer: Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands
Hazard: One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller’s brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat.
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The Baby Luxe™ organic product range was created using 100% organic cotton to bring you the best in crib and toddler mattress pads, lap pads & crib sheets. Patented safety “stay-on” corners guarantee that the sheet cannot slip off or be easily lifted off at the corners prventing your baby from becoming entangle in loose fabric. You can find the Babyluxe brand at your local Baby News Store.
Why Organic?
Organic practices have a lower carbon footprint consuming less fuel and energy and emitting fewer greenhouse gases. They are grown with natural rather than synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, harsh dyes or bleaches.
Children with allergies and chemical sensitivity especially benefit from organic products, as conventional ones may retain harmful toxic residues. Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, organic products will just feel better against your baby’s delicate skin.
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My Ride 65, Chandler
The exciting new car seat form Graco is now available at your local Baby News Store. My Ride 65 holds your baby rear-facing longest than any other US seat – up to 40 lbs. Then it secures forward-facing toddlers in a 5-point harness up to 65lbs.
You can read a thorough review for the My Ride 65 convertible car seat at carseatblog.com.
My Ride 65 Features
- Rear-facing for infants 5 to 40 lbs. Forward-facing for toddlers 20 to 65 lbs.
- SafeSeat Engineering – Engineered & Crash Tested to Meet or Exceed US Standard FMVS213: -Side Impact Tested* – New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – peak crash force approximately 2X Car Seat Standard – Extreme Car Interior Temperatures *In addition to meeting or exceeding all applicable US safety standards, the My Ride 65 has been side impact tested for occupant retention by the harness system
- EPS, energy absorbing foam
- 5-point harness with front-adjustment helps keep baby secure
- Dual cupholders keep your must-haves handy
- Comfy infant insert removes for growing child
- Removable toddler headrest helps ensure your growing child’s comfort
- LATCH equipped for easy installation
- Approved for airplane use
Baby Product Experts
We are excited to learn that most of our Baby News Stores were recently certified as Baby Product Experts by babyproductexperts.com, with more on the way. Our congratulations go out to these Baby News stores for the recognition of exceptional product expertise and outstanding customer service that they deserve. It is the reason why these stores still thrive in a big-box retailer world.
About BabyProductExperts.com
BabyProductExperts.com is an association made up of hundreds of infant and teen furniture and accessory specialty stores throughout the United States. These stores sell and provide expert advice on thousands of products for parents, infants and children. Juvenile specialty stores on our site are normally locally owned and provide additional services often not available at nationally owned chains. Our stores provide outstanding service and quality products at a competitive price.
Baby News 09 Catalog
With the catalog coming out shortly and the excitment surrounding the 2009 edition, we decided to give you a sneek peek at what will be inside…
- Some great new products from Britax, Graco, Peg Perego, Evenflo & clek just to name a few.
- A “Thinking Green” section for the environmentally conscience parents filled with fantastic eco-friendly products.
- A”Basic Essentials Chart” to assure the basic needs are provided for your baby.
The catalogs will be in your local Baby News Store by the end of the month.
