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October 1, 2007 12:23 - October's Baby of the Month
If you're a new visitor to our blog, then you may not know that we invite parents to submit their favourite photographs of their babies - and each month we choose one to be our new 'Baby of the Month'.
If you'd like to see this month's winner - or if you'd like to send in YOUR little one's photo - then visit the Baby of the Month page here. You'll find the entry form towards the end of the page!
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October 2, 2007 14:30 - Recall of Toad from Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway (UK)
Toad vehicles from the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway set are being recalled because surface paints contain too much lead.
The only items affected are Toad vehicles with a brake lever that contain the date code '1656OWOO'. If you have a Toad vehicle with a DIFFERENT date code marked on the bottom, then it is NOT included in this recall.
If you do have a recalled toy, please stop using it and return it to
Recall Department RC2 Westacott Road Barnstaple EX32 8AW
You should give your postal address, so that a replacement item can be sent to you along with an extra item that is intended to compensate you for the cost of postage and the inconvenience.
If you need more information, please call 0800 707 6652 or email
RC2recall@QATC.co.uk . To see images of the recalled item, please click here.
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October 2, 2007 14:36 - 5 Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys Recalled (Australia)
5 toys from the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway sets are being recalled due to the high lead content of surface paints.
The toys involved are
Black Cargo Car (sold only in Brendham Fishing Dock)Item LC99362 APN 796714993621
Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box (sold only in Deluxe Cranky the Crane set) item LC99371 APN 796714993713
Toad Vehicle with Brake Lever (only product with tracking code 16560W000 Item LC99027 APN796714990279)
Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base sold only in Conductors Figure 8 Sets ItemLC99535 APN 796714995359 (please note that the Conductor's Figure 8 set was included in the June recall, so you may have already returned it to RC2)
Please visit www.rc2aust.com.au if you need any help in identifying and returning recalled items.
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October 2, 2007 17:42 - Target Recalls Boys Rattles (US)
Target is recalling over 80,000 plush boys' rattles because they can break open, putting children at risk of choking on the small beads inside.
The rattles, which are pictured below, were sold in three different styles
A white baseball with red stitching
an orange basketball with black stitching
a brown football with white stitching
There is a tag sewn into the rattle that says "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."
If you have one of these rattles, which were sold at Target stores across the US from March 2007 through May 2007 for around $1, please take it away from your child. You can return it to any Target store for a full refund.
If you need more information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website.
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October 4, 2007 14:53 - eBay and the BabyCenter Store Respond to Toy Recalls
Buying certain baby products from eBay has always carried a slight element of risk - (for example, it's a good idea to buy things like cribs and car seats from new, along with all relevant manuals and instructions). But with so many toys being recalled lately for safety reasons, there is now a danger that parents could be buying their children potentially hazardous items from eBay - even when brand new!
eBay has responded to this concern by telling its sellers that they may be removed from the eBay website and forfeit their fees if they are caught selling recalled items. It is also providing links to government websites listing recalls, so that buyers can double check on the safety of products before they buy them.
eBay admits that it's very difficult to monitor the millions of items it has on its site, but says it's doing its best by providing tip sheets and useful links on category pages and forums.
Nevertheless, as I write this, many recalled items ARE still for sale on eBay... so please do take care if you are buying gifts for your little one from eBay this Christmas.
The BabyCenter Store helps you shop with confidence
In the same vein, the BabyCenter store has issued ITS response to parents' concerns over recalled products.
The BabyCenter store has a policy of publishing details of all recalls within 24 hours of their announcement. Only one product sold by BabyCenter has been recalled - a mattress sold with the Stokke Mini Sleepi. This item was removed from the store and anyone who had bought the crib was notified by email within 72 hours of the recall announcement.
Here are some great, safe toys for your little one from the BabyCenter Store (but please remember that ANY toy has the potential to be hazardous to children if not used correctly and offered to the appropriate age group) :
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October 4, 2007 16:22 - Aila's Amazing Journey
Sometimes you read a really heart-warming story that just brightens up your day - and that's what happened to us this morning when we read about little Aila, 12 months, from New Zealand. Her Mum, Louella, told us about her daughter's difficult start in life... and just how well she's progressed since! You can read all about Aila's Amazing Journey here.
If you'd like to tell us about YOUR baby, please visit our Baby Food Blogs page for details on how to submit your stories and photographs.
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October 5, 2007 13:16 - Campbell's Soup Recall (US)
Three consumers have been injured by pieces of hard plastic found in Campbell's 'Chunky Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits' soup. The 18.8oz cans of soup, which have been shipped across 24 states, are now being recalled.
If you have any of these cans at home, please return them to the store you bought them from for a full refund or an exchange - please note that this recall doesn't affect any other varieties of Campbell's soup.
If your baby likes soup, canned soup is generally too high in salt to be considered a healthy choice. As a good alternative, check out our yummy baby soup recipes page - and you will find lots more ideas posted to the New Recipes section of our blog!
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October 5, 2007 13:28 - Loads More Toys Recalled Because of Lead Paint
Even MORE toys are being recalled because their surface paints contain too much lead - alarmingly, many of these items are specifically designed for babies and include Color Blocks from Baby Einstein.
Instead of listing all the details here, we've provided links to the CPSC website for more information about each item - just look down the list and click on the link for any item that you may have at home.
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October 5, 2007 15:52 - Erica Eats Everything!
Erica's Mum, Lori, told us all about her daughter's experiences with solid foods by completing the simple form on our Baby Food Blogs page. You can read all about Erica here - and if you'd like to see YOUR little one on our site, please come and share your story!
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October 6, 2007 15:10 - Easy Peasy Steamed Chicken and Apple (7 months+)
Do you have a busy weekend ahead of you? If so, you're going to love this quick and easy chicken baby food recipe which is great served with brown rice.
You can substitute any of the veggies in this recipe for whatever is available locally (or whatever your baby prefers) - you can also increase the quantities and make these chicken parcels for the rest of the family, too!
Once cooked, this dish can be chopped to size for your baby and also purees very well if necessary.
You will need
1 skinless chicken breast 1/2 tsp olive oil tiny piece of root ginger, peeled and crushed 1/2 small sweet potato 1 small garlic clove, crushed (optional) 1/2 small red pepper, diced 2 or 3 small broccoli florets 2 fl oz unsweetened apple juice
How to make it
Preheat oven to 375 deg F, 190 deg C. Cut a square of aluminium foil and put the chicken breast in the middle. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and add the ginger, garlic and veggies. Gather the foil together to create a 'parcel', then pour in the apple juice. Seal the parcel and sit it on a baking sheet, then place in the oven. Bake for 20-30 mins, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender. TAKE CARE WHEN YOU OPEN THE PARCEL - don't burn yourself on the escaping steam. Bon appetit, baby!
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October 6, 2007 15:44 - Welcome to Katie and Ivy
We'd like to welcome our latest Baby Food Blogger - Katie from Australia - and her daughter, Ivy to the Homemade Baby Food Recipes website! We're looking forward to hearing all about Ivy's progress - and you can read the first page of her blog here!
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October 7, 2007 21:02 - Thanksgiving Dinner For Baby
Thanksgiving is such a special family celebration - and the first one you share with your baby has a little extra magic!
With that in mind, we've put together a new page all about your baby's Thanksgiving dinner, with lots of ideas on how you can use the ingredients to create simple, safe and delicious dishes for your little one! We've found some adorable Thanksgiving accessories for your baby, too!
Learn how to make him a simple turkey dinner, a sweet potato pie - or even a tasty pumpkin pie with tofu... Read more...
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