Bath Toys are Full of Germs
After seeing the feature on the Today show about bacteria growing in bath toys, I became weary and uneasy during bath times. I try to squeeze all the water out of the squirty toys but of course it is impossible to be 100% diligent. So the other day, after being away on a trip for … Continue reading “Bath Toys are Full of Germs”
Advice for a First Vacation with Tots
My husband would like to point out that your first vacation with your tots is not a vacation. Set your expectations of relaxing appropriately low to none (for example, you won’t need to pack your novel). With the summer approaching, you are probably making elaborate plans to go to some fabulous far away destination. I … Continue reading “Advice for a First Vacation with Tots”
Recalled – Infantino Sling Rider and Wendy Bellisimo
More than 1 million baby slings recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising that babies under 4 months old should stop using these slings immediately. There have been 3 infant deaths due to suffocation in the soft fabric. Especially at risk are babies who had a low birth weight, were born prematurely or had … Continue reading “Recalled – Infantino Sling Rider and Wendy Bellisimo”
Consumer Safety Commission Warns, Baby Slings Are Deadly
The Huffington Post reported today that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing to issue a general warning about possible suffocation deaths from small infants being carried in baby slings. These slings have been popular for ages but there have been too many deaths caused by these slings for the government to not do something … Continue reading “Consumer Safety Commission Warns, Baby Slings Are Deadly”
Milan Week Two, The Sights
Duomo; Torino Bull (you spin your right heel on his testicles for good luck) Castella Sforzesco, the carnival next to the Castella Santa Maria delle Grazie, home of The Last Supper We did finally get to see Milan, outside of runways and showrooms. I was feeling extra guilty for dragging my entire family to Milan … Continue reading “Milan Week Two, The Sights”
Milan Week One
Obviously I have not figured out the internet situation here. It has been a whole week in Milan and other than a lot of eating, we have been hampered by illness and weather (overcast or rain in the high 40’s, a couple of days of sun in the 50’s). My 4 year old arrived with … Continue reading “Milan Week One”