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December 31, 2007 13:58 - Happy New Year!
We'd just like to send our warmest wishes to you, your little ones and your families for a very healthy and Happy New Year!
See you in 2008!
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December 31, 2007 13:59 - Our First Baby of the Month for 2008
Thank you, everyone, for all your wonderful entries into our 'Baby of the Month' competition.
We have a winner... and you can visit the first Baby of the Month of 2008 here!
If you'd like to send in your baby's digital photograph, then please complete the simple entry form at the bottom of the Baby of the Month page!
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January 1, 2008 11:52 - Recall of Baby Food in Calgary, Canada
Baby Gourmet, a small baby food company run by two mothers in Calgary, is recalling two of its products, because they may contain undeclared peanuts and sulphites.
The foods included in the recall are Organic Moroccan Lamb with Couscous (which may contain peanuts) and Seasonal Fruit Compote (which may contain sulphites) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns that they have the potential to cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. One illness connected to these products has been reported so far, although the child involved was treated at a physician's office and did not have to be admitted to hospital.
These foods were distributed in Calgary - so, if you are in that area, please ensure that you do not give these foods to your child.
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January 1, 2008 12:22 - Warning about CSI Fingerprint Examination Kits
We've been reading today about a toy that - although it hasn't officially been recalled - appears to be extremely hazardous and is being removed from stores at the request of Planet Toys, its maker.
The CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit has - horrifyingly - been found to contain asbestos. According to reports, this was discovered at the beginning of December, yet the product remained on sale in many areas.
The presence of lead in children's toys was bad enough - but this almost defies belief..
Of course, this isn't a product that you would have bought for your baby - but, if you have older children, this toy may be in your home. If so, then you should immediately remove it from the reach of your children - and we would suggest contacting the manufacturer to ask about safe disposal. There don't seem to be any details yet about officially returning the products - but you can find out more about this story here.
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January 2, 2008 16:06 - Fruit Juice For Baby?
Do babies really NEED fruit juice?
You'd think so, wouldn't you, judging by the amount of 'infant juice' products in the baby food aisle at the supermarket? Yet whole fruit is, in general, far better for your baby, as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently reaffirmed.
In its policy statement, The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics, the AAP points out that - whilst juice may offer some benefits to babies - it may also have many detrimental effects.
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January 3, 2008 09:12 - Calling All Work-at-Home-Moms
If you're a WAHM and looking for a way to put your product or service in front of a huge audience of other parents, then why not consider advertising with Homemade Baby Food Recipes?
We offer a variety of advertising opportunities on our site, with special LOW rates for WAHMs - and we are happy to work with you to provide the best advertising solution for YOUR needs.
To get started, please use our special contact form and we will get right back to you with details of how we can help!
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January 3, 2008 14:48 - Recall of Early Learning Centre Face Paint Colours (UK)
The Early Learning Centre 'Face Painting Kit' is being recalled because some of the recently manufactured stock contain excessive lead and chromium.
The worry is, of course, that you may have already used these paints on your child - but, according to the ELC, chemical experts have said that these products do not pose any 'immediate or acute health concerns'. You should, however, not allow your children to use them.
There are two products affected by this recall, both of which were sold from 1st January 2007 to 21st December 2007.
The ELC Face Painting Kit has a product number of 110302.
The ELC Green & Yellow compacts have product numbers of 100377 and 100381 respectively.
Please return these items to your nearest ELC store for a full refund or contact their customer service department on 08705 352352.
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January 3, 2008 15:13 - Any Advice for Angela?
In our opinion, no one is more qualified to give advice on parenting problems than another parent going through a similar situation!
So we invite you to visit this page, by Angela from Australia, and see if you can help her with her lumpy food dilemma. Angela would love to hear from anyone else in the same position!
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January 4, 2008 15:34 - More Free Baby Stuff!
We've just added some new items to our 'Free Stuff' page, which is packed with links to companies offering coupons, samples and discounts to parents with young children.
If you come across any great offers or free gifts that other parents may be interested in, then please let us know by using our contact form.
In the meantime, please click below to browse the offers currently available...
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January 4, 2008 15:38 - BIG Savings on Kiddies Costumes
With Christmas over and things settling back to normal, costumes and parties may be the last thing on your mind! But this is the BEST time of year to get some really good bargains and get an excellent head-start for Christmas 2008!
BuyCostumes.com is having a HUGE sale - with an additional 40% off clearance items.
That means you can actually save a whopping 90% on your purchases!
Included in the sale are a variety of children's Christmas costumes - plus Christmas decorations, accessories and party-ware!
These prices are too good to miss - but be quick!
This sale ends at midnight January 6th!
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January 4, 2008 16:40 - Recall of Metal Toy Wagons (US)
Around 15,000 Metal Toy Wagons are being recalled because surface paints are too high in lead.
The wagons (pictured below) have a model number of MH1250 and were sold at Tractor Supply Company stores across the US from September 2002 through November 2007. The wagons, which retailed for around $30, have a red steel bucket, a black handle an steel axle support and black tires.
If you have one of these wagons at home, please take it away from your child and contact Tricam Industries at (800) 867-6763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to find out how to return the wagon to them and receive a refund. Alternatively, you can visit their website.
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January 5, 2008 14:05 - Ten Ways To Peel Onions Without Crying
Does peeling and chopping onions brings tears to your eyes? It certainly does mine - so, having gone through a particularly nasty onion chopping session today that left me looking seriously distressed - I decided to look into common remedies for this kitchen conundrum!
Here's my list of the Top Ten Ways To Peel Onions Without Crying (I haven't tested them all yet!) - and if you'd like to add to the list, please click 'comments' below and leave your tip!
Peel and cut the onion under running water (this leaves the onion a bit mushy, so only try this one if you're using the onion in a recipe where that won't matter!)
Chew gum (not sure why this one is believed to work - any thoughts?)
Put the onions in the freezer half an hour before you plan to cut them - this seems to work very well!
Hold several unlit matches between your teeth. Apparently, the sulfur in the tips of the matches will neutralize the sulfur gas emitted by the onions
Sit a pot of steaming water on the counter top, right next to where you'll be chopping the onions. Hopefully, the steam will prevent the sulfur gas from getting in your eyes
Chop your onions near a burning flame from the stove top
Use a very sharp knife - this is supposed to minimize the amount of sulfur gas released into the air
Chop under your extractor fan - or, if you don't have one - aim a regular fan at your face
Wear swimming goggles (but make sure you can see what you're doing!)
Hold a thick slice of bread in your mouth - the theory is that it will absorb the fumes
If all else fails - chop the onions in a food processor... or ask hubby to do them for you!
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