Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

Win "Let’s Play Mail" from Craftsbury Kids

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Craftsbury Kids is one of Mamanista's favorite toy stores. All the toys at this mom-owned store were handcrafted by independent artisans and/or manufactured by small cottage industries. These are toys meant to inspire imaginative play and to offer an alternative to the generic, mass-produced plastic toys that are so ...

Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and Gifts

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items. We've been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect ...

Safe Lead-Free European and US Toys at BabyCenter

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Baby Center knows that parents are concerned about toy safety. One way to ensure that the toys your children play with meet lead and other safety hazards is to buy toys made in Europe or the US where manufacturer oversight is more thorough. So, BabyCenter has created an ...

Win a Rocketfish Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Go Wireless for Convenience and SafetyBest Buy offered me the opportunity to try out their Rocketfish Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse Combo at the perfect time. We're in a childproofing frenzy over here and wires are public enemy number one.This wireless keyboard and mouse was incredibly easy ...

SIGG Kidz Safe Sippy Cup: Review and Contest

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

If you are looking for a safe, eco-friendly, reusable water bottle for yourself and your kids, you should check out SIGG.SIGG Kids are designed to be safe and virtually indestructible, just like their adult sports bottles. Because they are reusable, they do not add to the landfill. The special coating ...

Huge Britax Sale + Free Shipping at BabyAge!

Monday, September 10th, 2007

BRITAX ONE WEEK SALE - Up to 20% OffHere's a Great Deal: All styles and colors of the Britax Car Seats and Strollers are on sale! If you find a cheaper price, BabyAge will match it! (September 8 through September 14)Plus, Baby Age is offering Free Shipping on Stokke, Inglesina, ...

Safe Non-Plastic Baby Cups and Bottles

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Two words: Not PlasticAfter reading about the dangerous chemicals leaching from plastic baby bottles that are repeatedly heated (via Liz at Mom-101), I went searching for a safe sippy cup. She mentioned SIGG bottles and I found the SIGG Kidz Bottle ($13.56) is a high-tech, aluminum sports bottle ...

Healthy, Natural, Lead-Free Toys

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

With the latest recalls, many parents are turning to handmade artisan toys and items made in nations with higher safety standards. As consumers, we have to ensure the toy companies are holding their factories to the highest standards.HABA toys and accessories are mostly made from cloth and wood and have ...

Mamanista Pick for Summer Sun Safety: Sun Signals UV Sensors

Friday, July 6th, 2007

While I always lather up with sunscreen before I head to the beach or pool, I often forget to reapply until I start to look a little pink. By that time, I've already damaged my skin.Since I have a hard time taking care of my own skin, I can only ...

12 Tips and Products for Traveling With Baby in Safety and Style

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

We've MOVED and UPDATED our Best Gear and Tips for Traveling with Babies and Children Now with MORE COUPON CODES, CONTESTS, and TIPS! You can travel with a baby and have a great time, with a little preparation and a lot of patience. The trick is to balance traveling light with having ...