Archive for September, 2011

Sep 29

Experts Recommend Ban on Crib Bumpers

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Many new parents don’ t follow the latest safety news about baby products until they have a baby of their own, so they may not have heard that baby safety experts are now concerned about the use of a padded bumper in a baby’s crib. Parenting magazines that publish pictures of baby nurseries usually include a color-coordinate bumper in the crib, but the fact is that infants can suffocate if they become wedged against a bumper. An additional danger involves older children who may use a bumper to help climb out of their crib.

Read more about the movement to ban crib bumpers and about crib safety in this article in the Washington Post.

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Sep 21

Back to the Start Animated Film from Chipotle

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a short animated film called “Back to the Start” that’s set to Willie Nelson performing Coldplay’s “The Scientist.” The film depicts a farmer who allows his farm to become an industrial animal factory. When he realizes what he’s lost, he decides to return to a more sustainable way of life. Babies and toddler may be too young to enjoy Chipotle’s popular burritos, but they’ll love the charming simplicity of this cartoon by film-maker Johnny Kelly.

Proceeds from sales of the song (available on iTunes) benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation. You can see the video on YouTube.

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Sep 14

Beware of Outdated Baby Advice

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Our last blog post was about Baby Safety Month.  Over time, many of the baby tips of the past have become outdated and even are found to be dangerous.   Here are some of the top outdated baby tips from Parents.com:

  • Myth: Babies should be bathed every day.  Since babies don’t move around as much as older children and adults, they don’t need a daily bath.  In fact, using too much soap on a baby’s sensitive skin can dry it out.
  • Myth: Treat a baby’s high fever with an alcohol rubdown.  Not only does alcohol not bring down a baby’s fever, but it may cause harm when absorbed by the skin.
  • Myth: Never apply sunscreen to an infant’s skin.  The risks of sunburn and skin cancer later in life are far greater than the risk of an allergic reaction to sunscreen.  The AAP now recommends limiting a baby’s sun exposure and lightly applying SPF 15 if a baby will be exposed to the sun’s rays.
  • Myth: Babies should sleep on their stomachs.  The experts have really flipped on this one over the years.  The current opinion is that babies should sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS.


    • For more baby tips, see the AAP’s Healthy Children website.

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    Sep 07

    Safety Tips for Parents

    Wednesday, September 07th, 2011

    September is Baby Safety Month.  Here are 5 safety tips for parents:

  • Always place your baby in a rear-facing car seat.  Make sure you know how to correctly install the seat.
  • Always fasten safety belts when your baby is in a car seat, stroller, carrier or swing.
  • Make sure your baby’s crib conforms to safety standards.  Keep pillows and blankets out of the crib while your baby is an infant.
  • Never try to cook while holding your baby and never leave  your baby unattended in the bathtub.
  • When your baby starts crawling, use approved safety gates to block staircases and other unsafe areas.


    • Read more about baby safety on the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) website.

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