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Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Soothers & Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soothers are being recalled because the teat may separate from the shield, posing a choking hazard.

The products involved are:

SCPHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Premature 1 Pk
SCNHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Newborn 1 Pk
SCSHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Small (0-3+months)1 Pk
SCMHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Medium (3-6+months) 1 Pk
SCLHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 1 Pk
SCEHA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+ months) 1 Pk
SCSHTA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Small (0-3+months) 2 Pk
SCMHTA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Medium (3-6+months) 2 Pk
SCLHTA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 2 Pk
SCEHTA Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+ months) 2 Pk
300493 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Small (0-3+months) 3 Pk
300593 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Medium (3-6+months) 3 Pk
300693 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 3 Pk
300793 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+ months) 3 Pk
SCLHTD Happy Baby® Day/Nite Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 2 Pk
SCSHN Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Small (0-3+months)
SCMHN Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Medium (3-6+months)
SCLHN Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months)
SCEHN Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+ months)
302612 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 2 Pk
302712 Happy Baby® Soft Feel™ Nite Glo® Natural Latex Cherry Soother Extra Large (9-18+ months) 2 Pk
SCLSA Happy Baby® Smilie Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months)
SCESA Happy Baby® Smilie Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+ months)
SCLSTA Happy Baby® Smilie Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Large (6-9+months) 2 Pk
SCESTA Happy Baby® Smilie Soft Feel™ Natural Latex Cherry Soother – Extra Large (9-18+months) 2 Pk

They were sold across Australia via http://www.happybaby.com.au. If you have one, please take it away from your child and return it to Sanbrook Brands for a full refund, replacement silicone soother or Happy Baby® online voucher.

The address to return it to is:

Sanbrook Brands Pty Ltd,
Reply Paid 501,
Boronia,
VIC 3155

Please include your name, mailing address and specify whether you want a silicone soother, a full refund or a Happy Baby® online voucher.

If you need more information, please call Freecall 1800 335 917 or email safety@sanbrook.com.au

Source: www.recalls.gov.au

Last month we introduced a brand new section to our site with lots of information and advice about Baby Led Weaning, the alternative approach to introducing solids where baby eats only what he can feed himself!

If it’s something you’ve been considering – or even if you’ve already started – then you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve just added another new page to our site. This time, it contains a list of nutritious first foods for baby led weaners… those foods that tend to be easier to gum and less likely to trigger reactions or digestive discomforts.

You can see our list of Baby Led Weaning First Foods here… and if you missed it the first time around, don’t forget to visit our Guide to Baby Led Weaning.

Tags: baby led weaning, finger foods

Koala Baby Bath Robes and Bootie Sets are being recalled by Toys “R” Us in Australia because they do not have a “Low Fire Danger” label, which might give the impression that the products do not pose a flammability risk.

The sets included in this recall are:

KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIE FROG
KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIES OCTOPUS
KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIES DOLPHIN
KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIES FISH
KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIES STARFISH
KOALA BABY BATH ROBE AND BOOTIES WHALE

They were sold from November 2007 to June 2010 at Toys R Us stores in:
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA

If you have one of these sets, please stop using it and return it to your nearest Toys “R” Us location for a full refund.

Source: www.recalls.gov.au

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The FDA has issued a notice clarifying the massive recall of eggs in their shells currently underway across the USA.

The eggs – which were packaged under the brand names Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps – may be contaminated by Salmonella. Salmonella, of course, is hazardous to everyone, but particularly so to babies.

For full details of this recall and advice about the action to take, please visit the FDA website here.

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We recently received a message from mum Emiko from Japan who wanted to know when it would be safe to introduce smoked salmon and shellfish to her 9 month old son.

We thought it might be a good idea to share our answer to Emiko here, just in case you’d been wondering the same thing!

Smoked salmon – whilst it does contain beneficial fatty acids – may also contain quite a lot of salt. At 9 months, we’d recommend only offering it very infrequently – and in very small amounts. You may also like to discuss with your doctor whether or not there is a risk from elevated mercury levels in salmon sold in your area.

It used to be recommended that the introduction of shellfish was delayed well past baby’s first year, because shellfish is one of the most common food allergens. However, this advice has recently changed and some pediatricians are recommending that properly cooked shellfish can be given as early as 6 months. We would suggest checking with your doctor to be on the safe side – reactions to shellfish can be very severe and the likelihood of a reaction is increased by factors such as a family history of food allergy. Your doctor – who is acquainted with your child’s family history – would be the best person to advise you as to the right time for your little one to give shellfish a try.

Those of us who have – for years – adhered to the rule of not serving shellfish until our little ones are over a year old (and usually up to 3 years old) – may feel quite apprehensive at the thought of giving it to our babies from such a very early age. Personally, we still feel that it is prudent to be very careful with highly allergenic foods like shellfish, as a severe reaction can be quite traumatic on a tiny body.

That being said, offering shellfish from an early age is very common in many Asian cultures and we sometimes hear from parents who are surprised that western pediatricians advise any restrictions on shellfish consumption!

We’d love to hear YOUR opinions on this, particularly if your baby is brought up in a culture where shellfish is included in baby’s menu almost as soon as he starts solids. We’d also be very interested to read any shellfish baby food recipes that your little one enjoys. Just leave a comment below – or contact us here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tags: allergy, salmon, salt, shellfish

Today’s homemade baby food recipe is a yummy combination of sweet and savoury – guaranteed to appeal even to those little ones who are less than enthusiastic about eating up their veggies!

What’s more, this quick and easy recipe is naturally nutritious, packed with vitamins, fibre (to help keep baby regular), iron, protein and even some calcium!

We recommend giving this recipe a try when your little one is AT LEAST 6 months of age (broccoli can be a little difficult for more immature digestive systems to cope with).

If you find broccoli to be a ‘gassy’ food and you’re worried it may have the same effect on your baby, try adding some raw, peeled ginger to the pot as you cook the dish (and remove before serving). Alternatively, add a little ground ginger to the cooked puree. Ginger can do wonders in aiding digestion!

Another tip that can help is to avoid using the broccoli stems – the dark green florets are more nutritious anyway!

To Make Perfect Pea, Apple and Broccoli Puree You Will Need…

1/2 Golden Delicious apple (or other sweet apple), cored*
2 tbsp broccoli florets, separated into evenly sized pieces
1 tbsp frozen peas (thawed) or fresh peas (shelled)
3 to 4 fl oz (1/3 to 1/2 cup) low sodium or homemade chicken stock – or use water if you prefer

*We like to leave apples unpeeled when making purees with them, as the skin contains so many nutrients. However, there are situations where it may be better to peel fruits and vegetables for your baby – please see this page for more information.

NOTE: These directions assume you are using thawed peas. If you are using fresh peas, please add them to the pot with the other ingredients at the start of the cooking time.

Cut the apple into wedges and place in a small saucepan.
Add the broccoli florets and pour in the stock.
Bring to the boil, then immediately lower the heat to a simmer.
Cook for 2 minutes, then add the thawed peas.
Cook for around 2 to 3 minutes more, until the apple and veggies are tender.
Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving the cooking liquid, and transfer to a blender.
Puree until smooth, adding back enough of the stock to create the texture you desire.
Serve to baby when adequately cooled!

You can refrigerate any leftovers for up to 48 hours, or place them in the freezer for up to one month (you’ll find more information about how to freeze baby food here).

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Tags: apple, broccoli, calcium, fibre, gas, ginger, iron, peas, protein, puree, purees, recipes, stock, vegetables

You never see jars of mushroom puree for babies… and many people perceive them as being relatively worthless from a nutritional point of view.

So CAN babies eat mushrooms? And if so, is it actually WORTH making them a part of your little one’s diet?

If you’ve been considering introducing your baby to mushrooms (or even if you haven’t!), then you’ll enjoy our brand new Mushrooms Baby Food page!

It answers your questions about when to offer these fab fungi to your little one, and provides information about their nutritional value that just might surprise you. Plus, you’ll discover why we recommend that you NEVER serve mushrooms raw!

Visit our Mushrooms Baby Food page now!

Tags: mushrooms

Circus World is recalling its Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors because the wiring in the camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard.

These monitors were sold for around $200 at BB Buggy and Health and Safety stores nationwide and on the Internet between February 2010 and May 2010. They have the model number LV-TW300 and a white and green receiver front, with six round buttons and the printed word “Levana”. They are 7 inches tall and come with a stand/base. The white cameras are about 5 inches tall, with a 3 1/2 inch long white base. The camera can rotate in various directions and both the camera and receiver have their own A/C adapters.

If you have one of these monitors, please stop using it and return it directly to CWD for a refund or replacement with a different model. You should include the entire product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and send it to:

Circus World Displays Ltd, Attention: Adam Crysler
Dealer Returns Specialist
60 Industrial Parkway Suite Z64
Cheektowaga
NY 14227

If you need more information, please contact Circus World Displays toll-free at (866) 946-7828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at support@svat.com or visit their website.

Source: www.cpsc.gov

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Around 500 Wooden Toy Rattles are being recalled because the metal rattle inside the toy may become exposed, posing a choking hazard.

The wooden toy rattle (pictured) has a light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. It is circular in shape, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches, and was sold for around $6 by gift stores and book retailers nationwide from June 2010 through July 2010.

If you have one, please take it away from your child and contact P. Graham Dunn at (800) 828-5260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.pgrahamdunn.com

Source: www.cpsc.gov

Tags: recalls

If your little one attends daycare – or if you simply like to pack him lunch for when you’re out and about – then you’ll LOVE the On-the-Go Feeding Set from Sassy.

Loosely based on the design of the classic Japanese bento box, the On The Go Feeding Set is ideal for the environmentally conscious – and the style conscious – among us!

Eliminating the need for zip top bags or other packaging materials that will ultimately end up in the trash, this neat little kit allows you to separately pack the individual components of your baby’s meal.

The set is completely free of BPA – which, for most of us, is now an essential criteria for any baby food equipment. It comprises one large, sectioned feeding dish and three smaller removable dishes with lids, which you can use for dips, snacks etc. The whole kaboodle is completed by a feeding spoon that stores in the large lid – but do note that the bowl of the spoon is more appropriate for a toddler than an infant, so you’ll need to bring along a separate spoon for younger babies.

Also available in pink, the set is ideal if your little one’s lunch contains items that you need to warm up and others that you need to keep cool. Simply use the removable containers for the foods that need heating and the cold items (like fruit) will be unaffected.

And the best thing about Sassy’s On-the-Go Feeding Set?

Well, it has to be the price – only $5.95 at Baby Earth, which is an awful lot less than you’d spend on little baggies and other items to keep your little one’s lunch so neatly packed!

Looking for ideas about what to put IN your On-the-Go Feeding Set?

Check out these Seven Simple Sandwich Ideas for Baby

Tags: accessories, bento, sandwich, travel