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Maclaren buggy safety scare
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/12/2009 13:57:10
After safety concerns over children getting their fingers caught in Maclaren buggies in the USA and UK, here’s what Maclaren buggy owners need to know…
The safety of Maclaren buggies has been in the headlines lately, and no doubt if you own a Maclaren or are thinking or purchasing one, you’re a little concerned. So what is the story, and what should you do?Well, in November, Maclaren announced a
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Infantino baby sling recalled over safety concerns
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 25/03/2010 13:12:24
US product safety agency and Infantino are both urging parents to stop using the SlingRider carrier
Parents are being advised to stop using the Infantino ‘SlingRider’ or ‘Wendy Bellissimo’ sling by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), reports the Telegraph. The sling has been linked to a few deaths in America, according to coverage
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Safety alert for Bugaboo Bee owners
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/12/2009 14:17:05
Brake failure has been linked to Bugaboo Bee pushchairs. We reveal what Bugaboo owners – or those about to buy - need to know
, thousand of parents who bought the Bugaboo Bee before the problem was corrected weren’t told or alerted through the usual product safety warnings, according to an article the Telegraph. Bugaboo has posted an “important notice for bugaboo bee owners” on its
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Drop-sided cots and cribs to be banned in USA
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 24/05/2010 11:40:02
Safety concerns could see the manufacture, sale and resale of cots with drop down sides outlawed in America
in the UK there have been no reported instances of deaths involving drop-sided cots that they’re aware of. Currently, there are no plans to change the relevant safety standard - a standard that involves quite rigorous testing, including impact testing, which
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Pampers nappies come under scrutiny
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 26/05/2010 17:45:44
Pampers Active Fit disposable nappies have been redesigned, but not all parents were happy. We get to the bottom of what’s been in the media lately…
Fit, and aren’t just a renamed version. The Cruiser nappies were changed and some US parents felt they leaked or even caused a rash. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is investigating.To get to the bottom of the complaints
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Painkillers in pregnancy in the spotlight
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 10/11/2010 09:06:42
Mums-to-be taking ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol may increase their risk of having a baby boy with undescended testicles, according to new study
Taking painkillers in pregnancy may raise the risk of having a son with a condition that can affect semen quality, reports the Evening Standard.The condition is undescended testicles, or cryptorchidim. This is a known risk factor for poor semen quality, and it’s also said to incr...
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Pregnant? Uggs and high heels to be avoided
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/06/2010 12:09:02
The risks of wearing the wrong footwear in pregnancy explained by expert
Mums-to-be who wear high heels are risking long-term damage, an expert has warned, reports the Telegraph.But it’s not just high heels in the spotlight – Uggs, flip flops and ballet flats are also a poor choice for pregnant women because they offer little support, Lorraine Jones, ...
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5 of the best car seats from birth
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 14/05/2010 15:32:16
The best Group 0+ car seats for your baby’s first year
Your newborn’s first car seatYour baby’s first car seat can be either a Group 0, Group 0+ or a Group 0+/1 car seat. Group 0 is suitable from birth to 10kg, which is roughly 6-9 months. Group 0+ is from birth to 13kg, about 12-15 months. Group 0+/1 is for use from birth to 18kg, o...
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5 of the best car seats from 9 months
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 20/05/2010 16:23:39
The best choices for your baby’s first forward facing car seat
Group 1 and Group 1/2/3 car seatsYour baby can travel in a Group 1 or Group 1/2/3 car seat once they weigh more than 9kg. Group 1 car seats are for babies weighing 9kg to 18kg, or about 9 months to 4 years. Group 1/2/3 car seat can be used for longer, as they span three car seat ...
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New Britax car seats launched
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 09/06/2010 15:49:34
The Britax BABY-SAFE plus II and BABY-SAFE plus SHR II are designed to keep your baby even safer from birth
This week, two new Britax car seats have hit shelves. Called the BABY-SAFE plus II and BABY-SAFE plus SHR II, these car seats feature Britax’s new patented technology D-SIP, and are suitable from birth to 13kg.D-SIP is touted as providing superior side impact protection. It’s a D...
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