IF YOU OWN A NAP NANNY, OR ARE THINKING OF PURCHASING ONE, PLEASE GO TO:

www.napnanny.com/recall

TO READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

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Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny® Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny® portable baby recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich. who died in a Nap Nanny® that was being used in a crib. According to preliminary reports, the infant was in her harness and found hanging over the side of the product, caught between the Nap Nanny® and the crib bumper.

CPSC and Baby Matters are aware of one other incident in which an infant became entrapped when the Nap Nanny was used in a crib, contrary to the product instructions. In that incident, the infant fell over the side of the Nap Nanny®, despite being harnessed in, and was caught between the baby recliner and the side of the crib. The infant sustained a cut to the forehead.

CPSC and the firm have received 22 reports of infants, primarily younger than 5-months-old, hanging or falling out over the side of the Nap Nanny® despite most of the infants being placed in the harness. One infant received a bruise as a result of hanging over the side of the product.

Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny® even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro™ straps, located inside the Nap Nanny® cover are not properly attached to the “D”-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny® that was sold without “D”-rings.

In addition, if the Nap Nanny® is placed inside a crib, play yard or other confined area, which is not a recommended use, the infant can fall or hang over of the side of the Nap Nanny® and become entrapped between the crib side and the Nap Nanny® and suffocate.

Likewise, if the Nap Nanny® is placed on a table, countertop, or other elevated surface and a child falls over the side, it poses a risk of serious head injury. Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny® on the floor away from any other products.

The Nap Nanny® is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and playing. The recliner includes a foam base with an inclined indentation for the infant to sit in and a fitted fabric cover and a three point harness. The first generation model of the Nap Nanny® can be identified by the absence of “D”-rings in the foam base. In second generation models, the harness system has “D”-rings in the foam base and Velcro™ straps inside the fitted fabric cover.

The recalled Nap Nannys® were sold at toy and children’s retail stores nationwide and online, including at www.napnanny.com, from January 2009 through July 2010 for about $130.

The recalled product was manufactured in the United States and China.

Consumers with a first generation Nap Nanny® models, without “D”-rings, should stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately and contact the firm to receive an $80 coupon towards the purchase of a new Nap Nanny® with free shipping. Consumers with a second generation Nap Nanny® model, with “D”-rings, should immediately stop using the product until they are able to visit the firm’s website to obtain new product instructions and warnings. Consumers will also view an important instructional video to help consumers ensure the harness is properly fastened. Consumers who are unable to view the video or new instructions online, should contact the firm to receive free copies by mail. For more information, contact Baby Matters toll-free at (888) 240-4282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.napnanny.com/recall

Although we really like the Baby Jogger City Select for twins or siblings, this new stroller from Britax called the B-Ready is pretty darn cool too! Deanna and I put it together last week and were able to play around with it last week and we both really like it. The color is a beautiful emerald green of our floor model and the new Britax Chaperone car seat that goes with it is impressive as well. The last Chaperone model was too big to fit in many cars and strollers, but the new Chaperone is noticably more compact with awesome side impact protection for your child and the famous rebound bar. It also comes with a foam piece that you can use with the car seat on newborns to make it fit smaller babies better, starting at 4 lbs, which makes it a great option for a preemie!

Britax B-Ready Stroller with 2 Chaperone Infant Car Seats

Britax B-Ready stroller with second seat

Britax has not shipped us the accessories yet for the Britax B-Ready stroller, but we expect to get those soon. The stroller does come with an extra shopping basket, a parent console for drinks and keys/cellphone, an infant car seat adaptor for the Chaperone seat, and a rain cover. We thought that was pretty cool!

Product Description

The new B-READY stroller from BRITAX is a versatile, modular stroller that can convert from a travel system to a single or in-line double stroller. With 14 different configurations the B-READY stroller is adaptable to fit your needs. Featuring a reversible top seat with a weight capacity of 55 lbs, the B-READY introduces an industry first: a non-rethread, adjustable, 5-point harness system. An extra large canopy, 3-position recline, adjustable leg rest, and full suspension will ensure the traveling comfort of little ones. As an in-line tandem stroller, the second seat is certainly not an afterthought. With 4 recline positions, the second seat is appropriate from birth to 35 lbs. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that the second seat does not need to be removed to fold the stroller. A single step locks and unlocks both rear wheels. Caregivers will further appreciate the adjustable handle height and over-sized storage basket that is accessible from all four sides. A drink holder, rain cover, and CHAPERONE CLICK & GO infant car seat adapters are included.

We now have a floor model, so please come into the store and play with it!

We had the pleasure of having Sarah Hall in the store.  Sarah is Editor of Go Ask Mom on WRAL.com, a local CBS affiliate in Raleigh, NC.  Sarah interviewed Heather about how she got started and what SmartMomma is all about!  Check it out!

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It is very important you choose the right baby carrier for you and your baby.  Safety is important, as well as comfort.  The Today Show and IVillage rates the best baby carriers and give you some safety tips as well.

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Chris and Deanna Daughtry, North Carolina natives, are expecting twins!  The happy news was just announced on May 17th.  The twins will join their other two children in November 2010.  You all know Chris as a final four contestant of American Idol in 2006.  He has been arguably the most successful American Idol contestant that did not win the contest since they started the show.  According to Wikepedia, the band that was formed, Daughtry, released their self-titled debut album which sold more than one million copies after just five weeks of release, becoming the fastest selling debut rock album in history.^[2] In its ninth week of release, the album reached number one on the Billboard charts. Chris Daughtry is now the third most successful American Idol contestant in terms of record sales, behind only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, who both won their respective seasons.

We are very happy for Chris and Deanna on their upcoming additions and wish them much happiness.  I also wanted to point out that there must be something in the water in North Carolina.  Many of our customers are also expecting twins, so the only logical conclusion is that the NC government is adding some sort of twin-producing hormone to our water.  How else can we explain the recent influx in twins?

All joking aside, having twins can be very exciting and overwhelming.  Choosing products for your twins is twice as hard, as now you have to figure out what the perfect “twins” product is, and it is more of a challenge, as there is not as much information out there on twin products.

So Chris and Deanna, some recommendations if you please…  You may look into these at your leisure.

-Bumbleride Indie Twin Stroller- Great for walking around the trails, the beach, your neighborhood, and great for running from the Paparazzi.

-Baby Jogger City Mini Double - Lightweight, easy to get in and out of the car in a quick pinch.  Still leaves room in the trunk for your band’s equipment.

-Baby Jogger City Select - If you go with one twin stroller, go with this one.  Multiple positions and reclines.  Babies can face parent, face each other, face the street.  You can put both your infant carriers right on the frame and the basket is extra large with great access.  Awesome canopies on this stroller as well.  Incredibly hard to get stroller right now due to popularity.  Give us a call Chris and Deanna!  We’ll save one for you!

-Chicco Car Seats - The best rated infant carriers out there.  Will go in both of the above strollers.

-Nap Nanny - Great product for feeding two at one time, or for lounging.  Also great for colic, reflux, and earaches.  VERY comfy for babies!

-Baby K-Tan Carrier - You can carry both babies at once in this thing!

-Sprout Shell Infant Car Seat Protector - Chosen just for you to shield babies from the flashing cameras that will come their way, and from prying hands.  Also acts as a nursing cover and shopping cart cover

-Skip Hop Duo Double Deluxe - Extra Large Twin Size Diaper Bag for Baby

To Chris, Deanna, and ALL parents of twins, good luck with your double blessings, and let us know how we can help.  Congratulations!

It’s a fact that little boys LOVE vehicles!  Fire trucks, bulldozers, trains; whatever goes, they love.  As a mom of two boys, I know it is hard to find realistic looking vehicle kids t-shirts for my boys.  That is where Shirts That Go comes in!  Created by a dad out of Chapel Hill, NC, Shirts That Go creates realistic looking screen printed vehicles on white t-shirts that your little guy will love!

Choose from Fire truck t-shirts, Airplane t-shirts, Train t-shirts, Bulldozer t-shirts, and Motorcycle t-shirts.  Check them out at ShirtsThatGo.com.  My 3 year old, Peyton, chose this cute firetruck t-shirt below.

Shirts That Go Firetruck T-Shirt

According to the Social Security Administration, the 10 most popular girls’ names, in order, are: Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Emily, Madison, Abigail, Chloe and Mia.

The 10 most popular boys’ name, also in order, are: Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Alexander, William, Joshua, Daniel, Jayden, Noah and Anthony.

What are you going to name your baby?  Let us know!

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is a national trade organization representing 95% of the prenatal to preschool industry. Today, JPMA represents 250 companies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who manufacture, import and/or distribute infant products such as cribs, car seats, strollers, bedding, and a wide range of accessories and decorative items.

The JPMA is a great resource for parents to ensure their baby items are safe, and they have recently updated their website to make it easy and user-friendly for parents.

The consumer side of their site is called The Parenthood and is a great place to find safety tips, recall information, and information about innovative products for you and your baby.  Here are some great safety tips right from their site for you.  Please visit the JPMA site at:

http://jpma.org/content/parents/the-parenthood

JPMA Helps Keep Baby Safe

Safety Tips from JPMA Safety House

Bedroom

• Look for bassinets and cradles with a sturdy bottom and a wide, stable base.
• Swinging cradles should have a way to keep them from swinging once a baby is asleep.
• Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on the appropriate weight and size of babies who can safely use the bassinet or cradle.
• If a product has legs that fold for storage, make sure that effective locks are provided to ensure that the legs do not accidentally fold while in use.
• Decorative bows and ribbons should be trimmed short and stitched securely to prevent strangulation.
• Infants should ALWAYS sleep in a crib, which meets current Federal and ASTM standards.
• The crib mattress should fit snugly with no more than two fingers width, one-inch, between the edge of the mattress and the crib side. Otherwise, the baby can get trapped between the mattress and the side of the crib.
• Remember to ALWAYS keep the drop side up when the baby is in the crib.
• NEVER place the crib near windows, draperies, blinds,or wall mounted decorative accessories with long cords.
• Make sure there are no missing, loose, broken, or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware on the crib or the mattress support.
• Crib slats or spindles should be spaced no more than 2 3/8” apart, and none should be loose or missing.
• Never use a crib with corner posts over 1/16 of an inch above the end panels (unless they’re over 16” high for a canopy). Babies can strangle if their clothes become caught on corner posts. These should be unscrewed or sawed off, and the remaining end panel should be sanded smooth.
• No cutout areas on the headboard or footboard so baby’s head cannot get trapped.
• ALWAYS use a crib sheet that fits securely on the mattress, wraps around the mattress corners and stays securely on the mattress corners.
• Use bumper pads only until the child can pull up to a standing position. Then remove them so baby cannot use the pads to climb out of the crib.
• Mobiles should also be removed when baby can pull himself or herself up.
• NEVER place infants to sleep on pillows, sofa cushions, adult beds, waterbeds, beanbags, or any other surface not specifically designed for infant sleep.
• Bed rails are not designed for infant use so do not use in place of a crib.
• Some beds have built-in bed rails but a portable bed rail is for use only with an adult mattress and box spring. Portable bed rails are not for use with bunk beds, water mattresses, or inflatable mattresses.
• Use a bed rail only with a standard innerspring mattress and box spring.
• Do not use a bed rail on a bunk bed, water mattress, or bed without a box spring.
• Be sure to keep the bed rail firmly against the mattress when in use to prevent dangerous gaps.
• For toddler beds, place headboard against wall rather than the side of the bed so that the child can’t become trapped between wall and bed.

For Babies Under 12 Months…

• Normal, healthy infants should ALWAYS sleep on their backs unless otherwise advised by a pediatrician.
• Only a fitted sheet, mattress pad, and/or waterproof pad should be used under baby.
• Cover baby with a thin covering, such as a crib blanket, receiving blanket or other blankets specifically designed for infants, only reaching as far as baby’s chest, and tuck the covering around the crib mattress. For newborns, consider swaddling.
• Do not overdress your baby. Consider using a sleeper, sleep sack, or other sleep clothing as an alternative to any covering
• ALWAYS use restraint system to restrain baby when the changing table is in use.
• ALWAYS keep one hand on the baby on the changing table. Be sure any baby products you need, such as diapers or wipes, are easily accessible.
  

Bathroom

• Bath seats and bath rings should be used with children who are capable of sitting upright unassisted. Discontinue use when a child can pull to a standing position.
• NEVER leave baby unattended. If you need to leave the bathroom, take the baby with you. Do not rely on older children to watch the baby for you.
• Collect all bathing materials before bringing baby into the bathroom.
• Never use a bath seat on textured or non-skid tub surfaces unless the manufacturer’s instructions specifically state the seat is intended for such surfaces.
• Place the bath seat in the tub so baby cannot reach the faucet or spout.
• After running a minimum amount of warm water in the tub, carefully place baby into the bath seat.
• If bath seat moves or tips while your child is in it, discontinue use.
• Good practice to keep bathroom doors closed and toilet seats closed and locked. It is possible for baby to drown in as little as two inches of water.
• Small appliances, including blow dryers and irons, should be unplugged when not in use and kept out of baby’s reach.
  

Garage

• Check for adjustments on a stroller that reduces the size of seat openings in the front to prevent your baby from falling out when seat back is reclined into the flat position.
• Choose a carriage or stroller that has a base wide enough to prevent tipping, even when your baby leans over the side.
• If the stroller seat adjusts to a reclining position, make sure the carriage or stroller doesn’t tip backwards when the child lies down.
• ALWAYS secure the baby by using the restraint straps.
• Don’t hang pocketbooks or shopping bags over the handles of the carriage or stroller. If your stroller has a shopping basket for carrying packages, it should be low on the back of the stroller or directly over the rear wheels.
• Use the locking device on any stroller to prevent accidental folding.
• Apply the brakes to limit rotation of the wheels when stroller is stationary.
• When you fold or unfold the stroller, keep the baby’s hands away from the areas that could pinch tiny fingers.
• The back seat is the safest place to ride.
• Infants must ride rear facing or in a car bed.
• Always anchor the car seat/booster seat to the car using the seat belt exactly as directed by the car seat/booster seat manufacturer.
• NEVER use a car seat/booster seat in a seating location with an airbag.
• Always check that the car seat/booster seat is securely installed. A locking clip may be necessary. Read the vehicle owner’s manual for information on other belt accessories that may be required.
• Do not use a car seat/booster seat more than six years old.
• Do not use a car seat/booster seat that has ever been involved in a crash.
• Do not use a car seat/booster seat missing the manufacturer’s label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number and date of manufacture.
• Booster seats are recommended for children over 30 lbs., but consider height and maturity level as well. Some children are mature enough to handle a booster seat, while others are too immature to keep the shoulder belt properly positioned.
• Set a good example and make sure the entire family buckles up.
• NEVER buy a used car seat or booster seat.
  

Living Room

• Choose a play yard with mesh holes no larger than 1/4”. Slats on a wooden play yard should be no more than 2 3/8” apart.
• The play yard, including side rails, should be fully erected prior to use.
• Do not add padding or other objects inside the play yard, which permit your child to climb out.
• Make sure all latching features of the play yard are in place and secure.
• Always provide the supervision necessary for the continued safety of your child. When used for playing, never leave child unattended.
• Infants can suffocate in gaps between a mattress too small or too thick and the sides, or on soft bedding.
• NEVER leave a baby in a mesh play yard if its drop side is in the down position. The baby could roll into the space between the pad and loose mesh, causing suffocation.
• NEVER place the play yard near windows, draperies, blinds, or wall mounted decorative accessories with long cords.
• Never suspend strings over play yards or attach strings to toys.
• Check vinyl or fabric-covered rails frequently for holes and tears.
• Don’t tie items across the top of the play yard as they can entangle a baby and cause strangulation.
• Some gates are not appropriate for use at the top of a stairway. Check the product use recommendations.
• Gates with expanding pressure bars should be installed with the adjustment bar or lock side away from the baby.
• Anchor the gate securely in the doorway or stairway.
• Always close the gate when you leave the room and never leave the baby unattended.
• Many new “accordion style” gates meet the current performance standards. Older models could be hazardous.
• Never leave your baby alone in the activity center.
• Keep activity centers away from stairs, doors, windows, plants, lamps, the TV, fireplace, heaters, or coffee table.
• Keep curtains and blind cords out of reach.
• Bouncer seats are for in-home use only. Many have bouncing action, soothing vibration, and/or toys for play.
• NEVER place infant bouncer seats on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant seats or bouncer can roll over and suffocate a baby.
• ALWAYS secure the restraining straps on bouncers and never leave a baby in the seat when straps are loose or undone.
• Baby’s movements can slide an infant seat, so be sure not to place the infant seat near the edges of counter tops, tables or other elevated surfaces.
• Select a walker with a wheelbase longer and wider than the frame of the walker itself to ensure stability.
• Coil springs and hinges of walker must have protective coverings.
• NEVER leave a baby unattended in a walker.
• Only use a walker on smooth surfaces.
• Remove all throw rugs when a baby is in walker.
• Keep doors closed.
• Keep child away from appliances or items that could cause injury such as ironing boards ranges, radiators, and fireplaces.
• NEVER carry walker with a child in it.
• Electrical outlets, appliances and cords can be baby safety hazards. Be sure to cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps and replace broken or missing receptacle cover plates.
  

Kitchen

• High chairs should have a waist strap and crotch strap.
• Some high chairs recline for use with younger infants or are height adjustable.
• Use waist and crotch restraint every time you place a child in the high chair to prevent falls from standing up or sliding out.
• Never depend on the feeding tray to restrain or protect baby. Instead, secure restraint straps.
• Prevent tip over – Keep high chair far enough from the table, counter or wall so the baby can’t push off from it.
• Secure the safety latch on a folding high chair each time you unfold it for use.
• NEVER leave a baby unattended.
• Never use a bouncer seat on an elevated surface like countertops.
• Portable hook-on chairs should have a strong clamp-on device, which keeps the seat level, making it impossible for a baby to kick off.
• Do not use on portable hook-on chairs on glass or loose tabletop, or on a table with a single pedestal, leaf, tablecloth or placemat.
• Check stability and sturdiness of table before seating a child.
• Do not place an ordinary chair under the portable hook-on chair.
• Always secure the waist and crotch straps around baby.
• Before removing baby from chair, make sure baby’s legs are free from chair straps.
• When feeding baby, first test all warmed foods for a comfortable eating temperature before serving.
• Heating baby food in a microwave is convenient, but be sure to check the temperature very carefully. Use microwave-safe dishes and stir food from the center out after heating to ensure the temperature is even.
• When baby begins to eat solid foods, do not give the child small, hard foods. Check with your pediatrician for a list of appropriate foods.
• Baby should always eat and drink in an upright position.
• Bleaches, oven and drain cleaners should always be kept out of baby’s reach. Childproof safety locks for cabinets can be helpful.
• Keep the number of the poison control center near your phone so you can call for emergency first-aid advice.

We’ve been on pins and needles waiting for the newest release of Britax’s Frontier Harness-to-Booster model, the Britax Frontier 85.  Well, yesterday Britax has released the details of this exciting new seat.

Like the previous Frontier model, the new Frontier is a Harness-to-Booster seat with an adjustable head rest and the inclusion of Britax’s True Side Impact Protection, which distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine “in true” or aligned, to limit injury.

What does the new Frontier 85 model have that is different than the original Britax Frontier?

- Highest 85 pound harnessed capacity

-Top harness height has been increased to 20”

-Integrated cup holders that don’t increase the width of the Frontier 85 seat

-Redesigned belt path for easier installation

-Booster mode starts at 40lbs and goes to 120 lbs

-New more durable washable covers on the seat

-Compatible with SecureGuard when using the Frontier 85 as a booster, which works with the vehicle safety belt in booster mode to prevent the child from sliding under the lap-belt portion of the safety belt during impact, thus minimizing the risk of abdominal injury (accessory sold separately)

VIDEO OF FEATURES OF NEW BRITAX FRONTIER 85

Pre-Order The New Britax Frontier 85

*Britax Frontier 85 Canyon: $279.99

Britax Frontier 85 Canyon

*Britax Frontier 85 Pink Sky: $279.99

Britax Frontier 85 Pink Sky

*Britax Frontier 85 Red Rock: $279.99

Britax Frontier 85 Red Rock

*Britax Frontier 85 Rushmore: $279.99

Britax Frontier 85 Rushmore

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