Go Wireless for Convenience and Safety Best 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 to install and is […]
SIGG Kidz Safe Sippy Cup: Review and Contest
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 ensures that there is […]
Safe Non-Plastic Baby Cups and Bottles
Two words: Not Plastic After 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 for toddlers. Lightweight, tough, and durable, […]
Healthy, Natural, Lead-Free Toys
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 an old world charm […]
Mamanista Pick for Summer Sun Safety: Sun Signals UV Sensors
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 imagine how tough it […]
Children’s Sunblock and Sunscreen with Helioplex
Early sun exposure can lead to skin cancer later in life. New studies suggest that even your child does not burn, he or she can suffer sun damage that may contribute to skin cancer down the line. (Kids’ sun exposure may be key to deadly cancer) Experts say that your best bet is to keep […]
Is My Car Seat Safe and Free from Harmful Chemicals?
We all want to keep our children safe–this is a big part of how we show our love for our kids. A car seat is a priority for anyone who will take their baby traveling by car. A cool person on Maya’s Mom posted this report on Chemicals in Car Seats so I read it […]
Teach Your Tot to Dial 911
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 […]
