I'm a skeptic, but in the interest of equal time, here is the other side of the story. And, it's one we've heard over and over from apologists: sample sizes used in research studies are so much more than human consumption that the results aren't trustworthy. This is an argument that sounds logical, but would mostly discount most food and drug research over the past 50 years. … [Read more...] about The flip side to the dangerous plastics story
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Easiest system to make sure baby seat is secure
Even with the anchor system mandated in 2002, it's not always easy to make sure your baby seat is as secure as it needs to be. Seats need to be tightened down which often doesn't happen especially when seats are frequently moving from car to car. Surelatch from Evenflo is an invention introduced last year and expanding to Evenflo infant seats.This small feature makes it very … [Read more...] about Easiest system to make sure baby seat is secure
Baby n Pet Gate
Innovation allows small pets to pass through. Baby n Pet Gate - $24.99 … [Read more...] about Baby n Pet Gate
September 12 is National Seat Check Saturday
September 12 is National Seat Check Saturday, marking the beginning of a week dedicated to child safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that 3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly, exposing children to unnecessary risk of injury or death in a crash. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) was developed to help make it easier … [Read more...] about September 12 is National Seat Check Saturday
Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn
We recently tested the Dandelion Reusables. We've been tossing out all the plastic dishes in the house, for fear of any plastic leeching into the kids' food. These non-breakable plates are made out of corn, so they are both petroleum free and made out of renewable resources. There are times when plastic just makes sense, so it's nice to know there are more options out there for … [Read more...] about Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn