February 28th, 2009 | Gifts, products | 1 Comment |
We’ve all seen the Frog Pod. The newer product, the Bug Pod, is red and in a rounded shape. It helps store your kid’s bath toys and has a shelf to hold products like shampoo and gel. You can mount it with adhesives, screws or a bracket (and each method has a different weight limit). This is a fun way to organize your kid’s colorful bath toys in one scoop and one place. This is a great baby shower gift too! FYI: doesn’t come with toys.
Boon Inc. is one of the many charitable vendors who has donated to the San Diego USO charity auction for the May 30th Stars and Stripes Ball. This Bug Pod will be part of a larger basket of baby goodies submitted for the auction by Bliss Nine.
February 26th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment |
What is meant to be “Obama Sushi ”
photo from jp.msn.com
February 22nd, 2009 | Beauty and Exercise, Health, Safety | No Comments |
There is conflicting information as to whether one can/should drink tonic water while pregnant. Some people believe tonic water helps relieve leg cramps. And as most pregnant women experience severe leg cramps (severe – like kicking the husband in bed while he is comfortably in REM sleep mode so he knows a tiny bit of the pain you are going through), they do what they can to relieve the pain. Because tonic water contains the ingredient quinine, some medical studies have shown that women who have taken quinine during pregnancy had a higher chance of giving birth to babies with birth defects and problems.
If you have leg cramps, focus on stretching, drinking plenty of water, eating potassium rich foods and did we mention stretching?! Do calf stretches throughout the day and before going to bed. And a helpful tip from a mom who had horrible leg cramps – she tried swimming (as recommended by her doctor), which really helped relieve the pain. So stay active, well rested and hydrated.
February 17th, 2009 | Safety | No Comments |
We have this exersaucer/children’s activity center, so it is disappointing that such a great product has to be recalled. When the exersaucer is set at Stage Three (activity level), the end cap can fall off. It has caused one child to break a collarbone! The recall is for model number 6231711 for those exersaucers made between October 2006 and December 2008. Evenflo has stated that you can continue to use it in stages 1 and 2. For an expensive and useful product, this is a great disappointment, but we are glad Evenflo decided to do a voluntary recall.
February 16th, 2009 | Health | No Comments |
On February 12th, a special federal court ruled that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (and other mercury based vaccines) was not connected to the autism that developed in three children. The families attorneys are considering appealing. The special court is working on another group of cases, which are alleging that thimerosal causes autism. A decision will likely be brought forth in the fall this year.
February 11th, 2009 | Events | No Comments |
Tired of being stuck at home with stir crazy kids? If you haven’t been to the Reuben H. Fleet Center to see and play at the exhibit “Tinkering”, which has been around since June 2008 and will only be around until June 7 of this year, go…go now. If you go on February 15th, you can stop by the San Diego Museum of Art between 1-3 p.m. for Family Drop In Day and participate in interactive games and child-friendly tours.
February 4th, 2009 | Gifts | 1 Comment |
Babies love being read to..even if they don’t understand what you are saying. A bedtime routine for many parents include reading a book and no better time to start then when they are babies. Babies love hearing your soothing voice and looking at the pictures.
The classy, classic and popular story of “Guess How Much I Love You” has a sweetheart edition. Though the recommended reading level is for 4-8 years old, you can save it as a first Valentine’s gift for baby. This edition has a nice page designated for writing a note to the special person you are giving the book to. Your honey may love this book as a gift. Just don’t forget the sweet note!
