The Homemade Baby Food Recipes Blog

IKEA Roman Blinds Recalled After Death of Child

Christine — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:24 +0000

An enormous worldwide recall of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds - sold exclusively at IKEA - is underway following the tragic death of a little girl earlier this year. The strangulation hazard posed by these blinds occurs when a child puts his or her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the [...]

Recall of Green Mountain Vista Window Blinds (US)

Christine — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:10:09 +0000

A child was almost strangled earlier this year - and that’s prompted (rather belatedly?) a recall of Green Mountain Vista Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades. Shades of this type have a looped bead chain. This continuous chain hangs loosely by the blind if it is not attached to the floor or wall and [...]

Recall of Bead Maze Toys (US)

Christine — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:52:32 +0000

ImagiPLAY Bead Maze Toys are being recalled because the trees on the toys may come off. If this happens, a metal screw is exposed, which poses an obvious laceration risk to children. Fortunately, though, no children have been reported injured. The painted wooden toys have beads that slide around on a metal track and were sold [...]

Unique Christmas Gift for Busy Moms!

Christine — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:14:34 +0000

If you’re looking for a VERY useful Christmas gift for busy parents, then look no further… Babysitters4hire is currently offering Gift Certificates for membership! Babysitters4hire - used by none other than the Dr Phil show - makes it easy to find a babysitter who is both reliable and trustworthy. What’s more, if you need a sitter [...]

Recall of Children’s Hooded Jackets (US)

Christine — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:15 +0000

Some Children’s Hooded Jackets are being recalled because they have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. These pose a strangulation hazard because they may catch on playground equipment, tree branches etc. Although no injuries have been reported in this instance, the CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the [...]

Why Oatmeal Is So Good For Your Baby

Christine — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:55:18 +0000

We recently wrote an article about the suitability (or not!) of baby rice as a first food for little ones. Here’s the link in case you missed it. One of the healthy alternatives to rice cereal we suggested was oatmeal. Oatmeal - also known as porridge in some parts of the world - is a highly nutritious [...]

Recall of Quaker Oats (UK)

Christine — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:42:15 +0000

Certain Quaker Oats Original (1.5kg carton) and Quaker ‘Jumbo’ Rolled Oats (1kg carton) - which were only distributed to Tesco stores - are being recalled. This is because they may contain a beetle with the strange name of the ‘confused flour beetle’ (yuck!). The products involved are: * 1.5kg cartons Quaker Oats [...]

Baby’s Chicken and Apple Curry Recipe

Christine — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:58:38 +0000

If your baby is enjoying the aromatic delights of a nice curry, then he’s going to LOVE this healthy recipe that combines chicken and fruit flavours! Serve this curry with rice, or with an Indian bread such as nan or roti… the only difficult thing about preparing this dish is not eating it all up [...]

How to Easily Clean Your Microwave

Christine — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:32:44 +0000

Have you ever inadvertently set your microwave for something like 30 minutes instead of 30 seconds - and only realized when food has begun splattering all over your microwave’s interior? Unfortunately, we’ve done that more than once - and cleaning up a microwave that’s been spray painted with sweet potato puree is no fun… particularly [...]

Recall of Toy Trains (US)

Christine — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:41 +0000

My Little Train Classics Toy Trains are being recalled because they contain small parts that can come off. This poses a choking hazard to young children. The trains come in two styles. One has a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other has a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four [...]