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November 26, 2007 14:59 - Recall of George Noddy Children's Slippers sold at ASDA (UK)
Children's Noddy slippers, sold at ASDA, are being recalled because the small bell on the slippers can fall off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The slippers, which were sold for £5, have the following barcodes:
Size 4 - barcode 5051486041426
Size 5 - barcode 5051486041433
Size 6 - barcode 5051486041440
Size 7 - barcode 5051486041457
Size 8 - barcode 5051486041464
Size 9 - barcode 5051486041471
Size 10 - barcode 5051486041488
If your children have these slippers, please return them to your nearest ASDA for a full refund. You don't need to bring a receipt.
For more details, please contact ASDA Customer Relations on 0500 100 055.
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November 26, 2007 15:05 - Recall of Tesco Harness and Reins (UK)
My Baby's Childs Harness and Reins, which were sold at Tesco stores for £5.94, are being recalled. The clips on the harness may come undone, so obviously the items are unsafe for use.
If you have bought these reins for your little one, please return them to the store you purchased them from, where you will be given a full refund.
If you need more information, please call Tesco Customer Services on FREEPHONE 0800 50 55 55.
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November 26, 2007 15:09 - Recall of Fish Pies (UK)
If you give your little one commercially prepared fish pies, then here's a recall that may affect you. Coldwater Seafood UK Ltd is recalling certain batches of Quality Foods Luxury and Asda Extra Special Fish Pies because they contain egg, although the presence of egg isn't actually declared on the label. This could be hazardous if your child has an allergy to eggs, or if you choose not to include eggs in his diet.
The products involved are
Quality Foods Luxury Fish Pie 450g (Best before: July 2008)
Asda Extra Special Fish Pie 450g (Best before: 22 Jun 2008, Batch code: 7173 EVA and Best before: 12 Jul 2008, Batch code: 7183 EVA)
The Asda Extra Special brand fish pie product has only been sold through Jack Fulton Freezer Centres, and the Quality Foods Luxury brand Fish Pie has been sold through MAS Frozen Foods. No other Asda products are involved in this recall.
If you have any of these products, please take them back to the store you bought them from for a full refund.
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November 26, 2007 15:22 - Simple Oatmeal and Banana Bars
Here's a really quick and easy recipe for chewy oatmeal bars, sent into us by Sharmela from the UK. This recipe uses just two ingredients and Sharmela tells us that her daughter Sarita (18 months) really enjoys them! We think this recipe is ideal for older babies who are chewing well and would make a lovely, healthy snack for your little one when you're out and about!
The method is simple - just take a nice, ripe banana and mash it thoroughly. Then, stir in ground oats (you can easily grind oats using a small food processor). Your mixture is ready when it becomes a sticky dough.
Divide the mixture up into small pieces, then press into bars (or whatever shape you choose). Bake in an oven preheated to 350 deg F (180 deg C) for about 10-15 min, until the bars are golden. Sharmela likes to only cook the bars to the point where they retain their chewy texture - the longer you cook them, the harder they become.
Thanks, Sharmela, that recipe sounds foolproof!
If you like this recipe, then why not check out our...
As more stories about the potential dangers of plastic sippy cups and baby bottles begin to circulate, a greater number of parents are looking for safer alternatives.
As we mentioned in our June article, one of our favourite non-plastic sippy cups is the Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Sippy Cup, which includes a non-leaching polypropylene plastic sippy adapter.
The Foogo, like the Klean Kanteen, is made from stainless steel and has 'double wall vacuum insulation' - in other words, it keeps your baby's drinks lovely and cold! Do bear in mind, though, that this cup is ONLY designed for cold drinks.
The cup has a nice, sturdy construction and can withstand the wear and tear you'd expect from daily use by an infant! It's smaller than the Klean Kanteen - so many parents prefer it for little hands - and it comes in bright 'his and hers' colours.
The
Foogo Leak-Proof Sippy Cup may cost a bit more than standard sippy cups, but its durability means that you'll get a lot of use out of it! And, of course, you'll be avoiding any worry about unwanted chemicals leaching into your baby's milk which - although unproven as yet - is a frightening thought for any parent to contemplate.
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November 28, 2007 09:06 - Quick and Easy Apple and Pear Puree
Today we have a simple recipe for you that's ideal for younger babies just getting started with solids.
We recommend using naturally sweet apples (like Golden Delicious) in recipes for your baby - and our babies have always enjoyed Bartlett pears, which are both sweet and juicy.
For this easy recipe you will need...
1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces 1 very small stick of cinnamon 1-2tbsp water
Put all ingredients into a small saucepan and cover. Simmer very gently until the fruit is nice and tender (around 6 mins). Avoid the temptation to simmer the mixture until it LOOKS like puree - the result will be very watery and tasteless. Soft lumps are ideal. Take out the stick of cinnamon, then puree the fruit or mash it. Cool and serve!
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November 29, 2007 09:02 - Alex's New Baby Food Blog
A big welcome to Debbie from Salisbury in the USA who has just started a Baby Food Blog for her son, Alex. Alex had a difficult start to life when he was born at only 28 weeks, but he's bounced back wonderfully!
If you'd like to start your own Baby Food Blog - or even make a one-off page on our site to show off your baby! - then visit our Baby Food Blogs page. So far we've had contributions from all over the world - and we'd love to receive more!
Please feel free to leave comments/questions on other parents' blogs - that way you can help build this community of Mums and Dads facing similar hurdles as they introduce their little ones to solids!
We look forward to reading about your experiences.
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November 30, 2007 08:11 - Five Brand New Baby Food Ideas
We've had lots of great entries into our Baby Food Recipes Competition this month - thank you so much to everyone who sent in their ideas.
Our winner for November is Jana from the USA who sent us her recipe for Chicken Breast with Vegetables. Well done, Jana - keep sending in your suggestions!
We've included some more of our favourite entries from November on our "New Baby Food Ideas" page - so why not take a look now and discover how to prepare...
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December 1, 2007 09:54 - And the Winner Is...
We've had LOTS of entries for our Baby of the Month Competition and have had a wonderful time reading about your babies!
It is great to hear how much your little ones are enjoying the recipes from our site - and to read about the wide variety of foods that make up their diets.
By preparing food for your baby at home, you really are giving him one of the best gifts a parent can give - an appreciation for nutritious foods that will set him on the path to a lifetime of healthy eating.
So come and visit this month's winner here - you'll find the entry form to submit YOUR baby's photograph at the foot of the page.
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December 1, 2007 13:22 - Holiday Baby Food Recipes and Ideas
It's the first of December - and that means that Christmas is just around the corner!
Baby's first Christmas has its own special significance... there is nothing more wonderful than sharing the magic of the holiday season with your little bundle of joy!
One important question on the big day is whether or not baby can share your Christmas dinner. So our Christmas Baby Food page sets out to answer that question for you by looking at all the ingredients of a typical Christmas meal and helping you decide whether or not they're suitable for YOUR baby.
You'll also find lots of tips to make baby's first Christmas extra special - including some yummy holiday recipes just for him!
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