Last week during Poop-sposion, Poop-ageddon, and Poop-disaster, you saved me. That nasty stain on the carpet, GONE. After only one round. You are a mean, "green", fighting machine. Amazing.
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Stain, Stain Go Away!
Stain, Stain Go Away! I love you. You are gentle, yet effective. In the world of cleaning products, some may think this is an oxymoron, but not you.
Last week during Poop-sposion, Poop-ageddon, and Poop-disaster, you saved me. That nasty stain on the carpet, GONE. After only one round. You are a mean, "green", fighting machine. Amazing.
Last week during Poop-sposion, Poop-ageddon, and Poop-disaster, you saved me. That nasty stain on the carpet, GONE. After only one round. You are a mean, "green", fighting machine. Amazing.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Skin Deep
Have you ever wondered about the safety and toxicity of the products you are using for your family? We worry about what we eat, but why not about what we put on our skin?
Skin Deep has created an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal care products. The database has nearly a quarter of all the products on the market (62,488 products with 7,644 ingredients).
The products are ranked on a 0-10 scale; 0 being the least chemically toxic and 10 being the highest. You will be shocked to find out some of the nasty stuff contained in many products.
New parents, be sure to check out the Parent's buying guide; it offers suggestions on products that are lower in toxicity and chemicals. For online viewing, click here.
Skin Deep has created an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal care products. The database has nearly a quarter of all the products on the market (62,488 products with 7,644 ingredients).
The products are ranked on a 0-10 scale; 0 being the least chemically toxic and 10 being the highest. You will be shocked to find out some of the nasty stuff contained in many products.
New parents, be sure to check out the Parent's buying guide; it offers suggestions on products that are lower in toxicity and chemicals. For online viewing, click here.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Windows
Window treatments (curtains or blinds) may have potentially dangerous cords. These dangling cords, which of course are irresistible to babies, may act as a strangulation hazard.
Simple solutions, such at installing a hook to hold the cord well above your infants reach will be effective, easy to install, and very inexpensive. Various brands, such at 3M and interDesign, sell these hooks. They can be found at many stores, including hardware, grocery, and carry-all (such at Target).
Simple solutions, such at installing a hook to hold the cord well above your infants reach will be effective, easy to install, and very inexpensive. Various brands, such at 3M and interDesign, sell these hooks. They can be found at many stores, including hardware, grocery, and carry-all (such at Target).
Baby proofing
Lilly is now 7 and a half months old. She is a little explorer and LOVES to get into everything- especially the dangerous things like wires and corners. My husband and I started baby proofing the house about a month ago. It is still a work in progress since Lilly is constantly finding new, dangerous areas.
One item that I have found particularly useful is foam pipe wrap. The particular brand we bought can be found at Lowes in the plumbing section. $5.86 will get you 6 feet of the stuff and it is a very effective cover on a variety of items.
To date we have used it on:
One item that I have found particularly useful is foam pipe wrap. The particular brand we bought can be found at Lowes in the plumbing section. $5.86 will get you 6 feet of the stuff and it is a very effective cover on a variety of items.
To date we have used it on:
- coffee table
- desk
- tv stand
- stero speakers
- desk chair
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| Embedded tape makes for easy application. |
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| Desk chair legs. |
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| Used on sides and center shelves. |
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| Corner of the desk- added this morning with recent head bump. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Infant carseat
Lilly's infant carseat was the first purchase we made. For some reason I thought this should be the first item we had, just in case we needed it early. Luckily we didn't! My husband and I made our decision through the research done on consumer report. Our criteria for the perfect car seat were safety, ease of use, and longevity. In the end we opted for the Chicco Keyfit 30.
Positives:
Add on:
At first we only had the one base, but realized that was not going to work for our two car family. Unless you are willing to remove the base every time you switch cars, an extra base will come in handy. The last thing my husband wanted to do was remove the newly leveled base from his truck and put it in my car in the dead of winter. Trust me, you will eventually break down and buy an extra base, even if you didn't initially plan on it.
- Accommodates baby ranging from 4-30 lbs.
- Pull center 5 point latch to ensure optimal tightness on infant.
- Seat is easily removed from car.
- Energy-absorbing foam for improved side-impact protection.
- LATCH compatible (Note: the center is the safest seat for your baby, and LATCH may not be available in your center seat. We installed the old fashion way, with a seat belt, and were confident she was safe).
- Heavy even without baby.
- Sunshade does not lower enough to cover baby.
- A 30 lb baby plus the additional weight from the seat itself is simply too heavy. I guarantee you will be another seat before you reach the weight capacity.
Add on:
At first we only had the one base, but realized that was not going to work for our two car family. Unless you are willing to remove the base every time you switch cars, an extra base will come in handy. The last thing my husband wanted to do was remove the newly leveled base from his truck and put it in my car in the dead of winter. Trust me, you will eventually break down and buy an extra base, even if you didn't initially plan on it.
Baby carrier
My favorite baby carrier is the ergo.
I purchased the ergo sport when Lilly was about 2 and a half months old. Before I made the purchase I dove in full force to learn everything I could about which carrier is best. In a nutshell I learned that carriers that distribute the weight on the baby's crotch (aka "crotch danglers") are a big no-no. Some people believe that they can dis-align a child's spine or prevent testicular problems with boys. I am not sure I would take the concerns that far, but I thought to myself would I want to be carried from my crotch for hours? Probably not.
The ergo carrier will be the only carrier you need for your baby. It is very function and can carry the baby stomach to stomach (little babies), on your hip (for bigger babies), and even on your back (for babies up to 45 lbs). I chose the ergo sport because of the sizing; my husband is able to wear it too.
On our recent trip to Montreal, Canada, we only brought the carrier and went sans stroller. It actually worked out perfectly! Lilly was easy to carry and we were able to see much of the city on food.
I purchased the ergo sport when Lilly was about 2 and a half months old. Before I made the purchase I dove in full force to learn everything I could about which carrier is best. In a nutshell I learned that carriers that distribute the weight on the baby's crotch (aka "crotch danglers") are a big no-no. Some people believe that they can dis-align a child's spine or prevent testicular problems with boys. I am not sure I would take the concerns that far, but I thought to myself would I want to be carried from my crotch for hours? Probably not.
The ergo carrier will be the only carrier you need for your baby. It is very function and can carry the baby stomach to stomach (little babies), on your hip (for bigger babies), and even on your back (for babies up to 45 lbs). I chose the ergo sport because of the sizing; my husband is able to wear it too.
On our recent trip to Montreal, Canada, we only brought the carrier and went sans stroller. It actually worked out perfectly! Lilly was easy to carry and we were able to see much of the city on food.
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