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October 15, 2007 09:07 - Wooden Toy Boxes Recalled (Australia)
Wooden Toy Boxes sold at Spotlight stores are being recalled because they are not fitted with a slow release spring. This means that the boxes can close involuntarily, posing a hazard to young children.
The product numbers of the boxes involved are
9314935385662
9314935385363
9314935385271
9314935385455
If you have one of these boxes, please stop using it and return it to the Spotlight store you bought it from for a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact Caprice Australia Pty Ltd on 03 9597 7000. You can view an image of the toy box here.
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October 15, 2007 09:12 - Mothercare 3-in-1 Convertible Car Walkers Recalled (UK)
Mothercare 3-in-1 Convertible Car Walkers are being recalled after the company received reports of the failure of the clips supporting the seat.
The products involved have Style Numbers F2740 (Girl) and F2739 (Boy).
If you have one of these walkers, please return it to your nearest Mothercare store for a full refund.
You can also contact Mothercare for more information on 08453 304030 (lines open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday) and there are photographs of the recalled items here.
Please note that other walkers sold by Mothercare are NOT included in this recall.
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October 16, 2007 09:33 - Cool Cous Cous and Banana Pudding (7 months+)
This creamy, dreamy dish for baby is simply delcious! You can serve it as a dessert... or even as an unusual and appetizing breakfast!
The tiny cous cous 'grains' are very easy to prepare - no actual 'cooking' is required as they merely need to soak in boiling water. This means that you can put this tempting treat together for your baby in minutes!
Although cous cous grains are very small, they do add texture to this dish - so it won't suit babies who like their food completely smooth! But those happy with 'lumpier' foods will love it (and so will you!).
Because cous cous is made from wheat semolina, this recipe is unsuitable for those who need to avoid wheat or gluten (babies under 6 months of age in particular).
You will need
1oz (1/8 cup) uncooked cous cous (use the whole wheat variety if available) water or apple juice 4oz (1/2 cup) natural yogurt 1 small banana, mashed
How to make it
Prepare the cous cous according to the directions on the pack - to add a little interest to this dish, you can soak the grains in apple juice instead of water. Mix the mashed banana with the natural yogurt. When the cous cous is ready, combine it with the banana/yogurt mixture and serve at once (otherwise the banana will discolour).
You can also add...
...a little maple syrup for sweetness! Alternatively, stir in some pureed melon - or even pureed strawberries if your older baby has been safely introduced to them. Yum!
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October 16, 2007 14:26 - Recall of Baby Yoplait and Yoplait Elivae (Australia)
National Foods Limited in Australia has announced that it is recalling Baby Yoplait and Yoplait Elivaé Yogurts because there is a possibility that these products may be contaminated with metal.
The products affected by this recall are
Baby Yoplait with the following 'Best Before Dates': All dates from 4/11/2007 to 23/11/2007
Baby Yoplait Peach & Pear - Pack of 4x100g
Baby Yoplait Vanilla - Pack of 4x100g
Baby Yoplait Vanilla & Banana - Pack of 4x100g
Yoplait Elivaé with the following 'Best Before Dates': All dates from 10/11/2007 to 17/11/2007
Yoplait Elivaé Vanilla with Yoplait Elivaé Prune - Pack of 8x150g
Yoplait Elivaé Vanilla - Pack of 4x150g
Yoplait Elivaé Pear with Yoplait Elivaé Prune - Pack of 4x150g
Yoplait Elivaé Fig & Honey - Pack of 4x150g
Yoplait Elivaé Strawberry with Yoplait Elivaé Vanilla - Pack of 8x150g
If you have any of these products at home, National Foods asks that you return them to the place you purchased them from for a credit.
If you have any questions, you can call the National Foods Consumer line on 1800 677 852.
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October 17, 2007 14:05 - Mobility and Mealtimes!
All parents are thrilled when their babies take their first steps! But many are less thrilled to discover that their little ones become less 'cooperative' at the dinner table at around the same stage!
Slow weight gain
When your baby begins to walk, you may notice that he gains weight more slowly than before. This is not at all unusual - after all, he's burning off extra calories with this newly-discovered form of exercise!
But another factor that may contribute to a reduced rate of weight gain is a reduced intake of food! In fact, we receive more e mails about feeding problems in babies at the 'early walking' stage than at any other time!
So what's the connection between walking and feeding problems?
Your baby is probably gaining a better sense of his own independence. He may begin to assert this independence at the dinner table by seeking more control over what he eats.
In your baby's eyes, walking and exploring are fun - being confined to a highchair most certainly isn't!
Many parents notice that - when their babies acquire a new skill - previously learned skills tend to go by the wayside for a little while. So the baby that was just getting to grips with the spoon may revert to using his fingers again.
What should you do?
DO speak to your doctor if you are concerned about your baby's rate of growth or feeding habits. He may suggest you keep a food diary, where you note down everything your little one eats in a day. You may be surprised by just how much your little one is still consuming!
DO give your baby the independence he wants at mealtimes, by providing him with a range of healthy finger foods and allowing him to feed himself.
DON'T insist on spoon feeding your baby at this stage if he refuses it. Trying to force him to eat will create even more tension. In most cases, if your baby is hungry - he will feed himself!
DON'T allow excessive snacking. Occasional healthy snacks (like fruit) are fine, but giving your baby too much food between meals will mean he's full before he even gets in his highchair. This leads to a vicious circle - you allow your baby to snack because he won't eat his meals, but he won't eat his meals because he's had too many snacks! If your baby is a 'grazer' and prefers to eat regularly throughout the day, then make sure the foods you give him are nutritous. We recommend sitting your baby down to eat - even if he's just having a snack - as this creates better eating habits and is safer than allowing him to wander around with food.
DON'T turn the dinner table into a battle-ground! Even if you are frustrated by your baby's refusal to eat, don't let it show! Try to keep a light and happy atmosphere at mealtimes.
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October 17, 2007 21:07 - Recall of Dunkin’ Donuts Glow Sticks (US)
Dunkin’ Donuts is recalling the pink and orange Glow Sticks that were given away free with donuts.
Although no injuries have been reported, the glow sticks do not have labels to let customers know that the cap and lanyard can come off, which poses a choking hazard. Also, the lanyard itself poses the risk of strangulation to young children.
Th recalled glow sticks were given away at Dunkin Donuts stores across the US from September 2007 through October 2007.
If any of your children have these sticks, please take them away and return them to your nearest Dunkin Donuts - you will be given a free donut by way of compensation.
If you need more information, please contact Dunkin’ Donuts at (800) 859-5339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Alternatively, visit the Dunkin Donuts website.
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October 17, 2007 21:16 - Three More Toys Recalled Due To High Lead Levels (US)
Three more toys are being recalled because their surface paints are high in lead.
The recalled items are listed below - clicking on the relevant link will take you to the CPSC website, for further information, images of the products and contact details for the companies involved.
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October 18, 2007 08:59 - The Wonders of Wheat Germ
Adding wheat germ to your baby's food is an excellent way to increase the nutritional value of his meals. And the wonderful thing is that it has a very subtle flavour, so it's easy to include it in many of your recipes!
Find out more about wheat germ, the most nutritious part of the wheat grain - and take a look at some suggestions for including it in your baby's foods...
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October 19, 2007 13:21 - Recall of Toy Swords (US)
Toy Pirate Swords, which were sold at Gymboree stores across the US and via the Gymboree website for between $12 and $15, are being recalled.
The company has had 11 reports of the sword breaking - when this happens, a sharp point is created that poses a laceration risk.
The sword involved has an SKU number of 140025491-GYS049 - you can find this number printed on the price tag above the bar code. The plastic sword has a gray blade and a gold handle and is around 19 inches long (see picture below).
If any of your children have one of these swords, please take it away from them and return it to your nerarest Gymboree store for a full refund. You can also return it via regular mail - for instructions how to do this, contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturday, or visit their website.
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October 19, 2007 14:21 - Recall of Tesco Halloween Spider (UK)
Halloween 'Squish' spiders sold at Tesco for 77p are being recalled because they may pose a strangulation hazard to children.
If you have bought one of these spiders, please return it to the Tesco store you bought it from for a full refund. If you have any questions, please call FREEHONE 0800 50 55 55.
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October 20, 2007 09:33 - Asda Lamb Recall (UK)
Batches of lamb are being recalled by Adsa because they may contain meat from sheep which were not intended for consumption, but were meant to be sold for breeding purposes. These sheep had been given a veterinary drug to combat sheep scab (Doramectin), which was not given enough time to pass through the animals' systems. Apparently, there is only a small chance of customers eating the meat from the affected part of the animal, but the meat is being recalled as a precaution.
All of the meat affected, which was supplied by Welsh Country Foods Ltd, has been removed from Asda's shelves, but you should check if you have any of the packs at home.
This is a list of the batches involved in this recall (the number next to each product name is the item number):
4814583 FW Half lamb leg - Pack Dates: 12, 13 and 14 October
4815815 Halal Lamb Mince - Pack Dates: 15 October
4815332 FW Half lamb shoulder - Pack Dates: 12, 13 and 16 October
4814422 Lamb pack - Pack Dates: 12 and 14 October
4812917 Half lamb leg C/w - Pack Dates: 13 and 15 October
4816039 FW chops x6 - Pack Dates: 12 and 13 October
4810005 Lamb shoulder - Pack Dates: 16 October
4812847 lamb chops x2 - Pack Dates: 12 and 13 October
4814975 Halal chops - Pack Dates: 12 October
4816718 Lamb neck fillets - Pack Dates: 12 October
4810026 Boneless leg - Pack Dates: 16 October
4810138 Lamb Chops x8 - Pack Dates: 16 October
4810033 Boneless shoulder - Pack Dates: 16 October
4810033 Boneless shoulder - Pack Dates: 16 October
4812539 Lamb chops x4 - Pack Dates: 16 October
If you do have one of these packs at home, Asda asks that you do not eat it, but return it to your nearest Asda store for a full refund.
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October 21, 2007 16:04 - Cooking with Swede/Rutabaga
Have you ever thought of cooking swede (or rutabaga) for your baby?
Sadly, it's a vegetable that's rarely used as a baby food ingredient - yet pureed swede is yummy... and all our babies loved it! It's a great source of vitamins A and C and is very easy to prepare - to make a basic swede puree for your baby, you can simply steam or boil peeled chunks of swede until tender, then mash or puree in much the same way as potato. The good thing is that swede tastes MUCH more interesting!
We've just added a very simple recipe for swede and parsnip cream to our swede/rutabaga baby food page - so why not come and take a look!
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