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SPECTACULAR! That’s how I would describe this year’s ABC Kids Expo, the largest children’s products tradeshow in the world. This year, the expo was held in Las Vegas, putting a new spin on the well-know phrase “Vegas Baby!” I admire the creativity, hard-work and dedication that these fabulous baby product developers have put into their creations. Two extremely busy days at the convention was not nearly enough time to cover 370,000 square feet of exhibits or even to visit every booth that I wanted to see. But I did get to stop in and chit chat with my some of my favs. Here are my top 10 exhibitors:
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Last weekend, I read an interesting blog “Bride to BPA” by Anna Davis posted on Healthy Child, Healthy World that I really relate to. In a nutshell, Anna and her fiancé spent an exhausting afternoon registering for healthier household items for their wedding registry. I can see how trying to “green your life” all in one shot can be exhausting! I use a phasing out approach and replace items over a span of time. [Read More…]
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Have you heard of Healthy Child, Healthy World? If not, please allow me to share with you the vision, purpose and inspirations of this wonderful non-profit organization. The vast amount of information that this organization provides is absolutely imperative to all parents (including those of you hoping to be parents in the future), caregivers and healthcare professionals…heck, it’s imperative to EVERYONE. Healthy Child, Healthy World is just that…an organization advocating for the health of children and our environment. Here’s the 411: [Read More…]
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On March 12, 2010, the Consumers Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a warning to all parents and caregivers using infant sling carriers. Infants, especially those younger than 4 months of age, premature infants, twins, infants with health issues and those who are of low weight, have weaker neck muscles and can suffocate against the sling fabric. Another hazard that arises with sling use is that the infant’s airway can become obstructed if the infant’s head is positioned in a chin-to-chest position. According to the CPSC, “the baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.” Presently, the CPSC is investigating 14 sling-related deaths with 12 of them involving infants younger than 4 months of age. [Read More…]
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