Toddler calls 911 after mother collapses — he learned by reading THIS BOOKGood job, kiddo! A toddler knew to call 911 when his mother collapsed and lost consciousness, thanks to a children’s book his grandmother had sent several months earlier. Tony Sharpe was home in North Pole with his mother, Courtenay, on April 10, when […]
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. The CPSC staff’s risk assessment concludes […]
Shopping Cart and High Chair Seat Covers: Best Budget Buy and an Ultra-Chic Splurge
Shopping carts are icky. They have germs and hard, metal edges. No wonder kids love to ride in them–because it drives mama nuts. (short trip for Mama Luxe) Same goes double for those restaurant high chairs. Luckily, some innovative folks have come up with seat covers. You have a ton of options out there but […]
Diet Tip: Drinking Six Glasses of Water a Day Is Easier With Soda Club
I heard about The Bob Greene Diet from a friend who’d seen him on Oprah, and I was intrigued enough to pick up his book. Normally I hate diet books, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Bob Greene plan. Unlike Atkins, he wasn’t selling any quick fixes. The diet didn’t require a 1200-1300 calorie […]
Baby Sunglasses and Shades: Parker G’s, Baby Banz, Frubi
My Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades! This summer, protect kiddo’s baby blues with a pair of ultra-cool sunglasses. Baby shades are not just adorable–they also make make good sense. Young eyes are especially vulnerable to damage from UV Rays. If you have a young baby or even a toddler who just won’t keep […]
Co-Sleeper a Breastfeeding, C-Section, and Attachment Parenting Essential
How many items of baby gear can a mama say she uses every day? The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper is the only thing in the house I can say I use more often than the Safer Bather. Recent studies suggest that babies sleep more safely in the same room with mama. Placing your baby to sleep […]
End Colic and Help Baby Sleep: This Swaddling Blanket IS a Miracle
Do not even consider purchasing a cheap imitator. The Miracle Blanket is the real deal. Baby Diva earned her name between approximately weeks three through ten, during which time she did the colic thing. The kiddo would refuse to sleep anywhere but in my arms–and I had to be perpetually moving. As soon as I […]
Cool Coupon: Leaps and Bounds
When we find out about special coupons for mamas and the people who love them, we add these bargains to Mamanista’s Coupon Page. Sometimes we will also post to share especially exciting deals with you, like this: 15$ of $75+ orders – expires 12/31/07 So, what might you want at Leaps and Bounds? This online […]
A Safer Way to Bathe Baby
When I placed Baby Diva in her first bath, I was so excited. “She’ll love this,” I thought. The screeching that followed was as disappointing as it was earsplitting. Dutifully, I washed Baby Diva every few days, but it was an unpleasant experience for both of us. Then, one day, the Safer Bather along with […]
Sleep News
After I awoke today to a cooing Baby Diva, I checked my e-mail and saw the following headline from Baby Center: “Surprising News About Sleep Training Solutions” Ah, yes, the elusive and yet much talked about full night’s sleep. My goodness, well I had better click right away–perhaps Martha Sears and Dr. Sears are correct […]
