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Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid’s Mental Health?

July 13, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid's Mental Health?

#ReportersNotebook Most of us are guilty of it, some more than others. Well, it turns out that our excessive cell phone use may be affecting our kids more than we realize. A recent international survey by online security company AVG found that most kids feel like they're … [Read more...]

Are There Toxic Chemicals in Your Kids’ Sunscreen? Check Here!

July 9, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

NewsMom resources to investigate the sunscreen you're slathering on your kids from the EWG & Consumer Reports.

So there I am, standing in front of the sunscreen aisle at a baby superstore with my 6-month old in the stroller, my dog-child in the basket underneath and my face buried in my iPhone. I must have been the picture of a "Basic" Bay Area Mom (insert eye roll here). No, I wasn't … [Read more...]

Car Seat Safety Standards Leading to More Child Deaths

June 8, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Car Seat Safety Standards Leading to Heatstroke Deaths of Children in Cars

Car seat safety standards may contribute to kids forgotten in hot cars. It seems every summer we hear shocking stories of children left to die in hot cars. In most cases, it's a heart wrenching accident that leaves many parents thinking one of two things: "I would never do that!" or … [Read more...]

You May Be Accidentally Connecting to Xfinity Public Wi-Fi at Home!

June 1, 2015 By newsmom Leave a Comment

Xfinity Wifi Warning - Via Consumer Reporter Julie Watts

CBS ConsumerWatch reporter Julie Watts discovered that Xfinity public Wi-Fi may automatically connect you to its public network without your knowledge, even at home. Source: Xfinity Public Wi-Fi « CBS San Francisco Read More at CBS-SF SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – Most web surfers … [Read more...]

Do You Have the Right To a Free Breast Pump?

May 28, 2015 By newsmom Leave a Comment

Your Right to a Insurance Coverage for Breast Pumps

Your Rights to Insurance Coverage for a Breast Pump and Lactation Services An oldie but a goodie—KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports on your rights to insurance coverage for your breast pump and other nursing expenses under the ACA. This story originally aired in 2013, but … [Read more...]

A Wireless-Free Bedroom – What About Baby Monitors?

May 25, 2015 By Julie Watts 3 Comments

Wireless Baby Monitor Concerns - NewsMom News for Moms

A Follow-Up to "Why I Declared Our Bedroom a Wireless-Free Zone." A couple of weeks ago while covering a story, I interviewed one of the foremost experts on (and critics of) electromagnetic radiation. During the interview I asked him a personal aside: "How dangerous is it that I … [Read more...]

Why I Chose to Ban Cell Phones From the Bedroom

May 21, 2015 By Julie Watts 4 Comments

Why I Declared Our Bedroom A Wireless-Free Zone - NewsMom News for Moms

Surveys find most people don't realize that, according to manufacturer recommendations, their cell phones should be kept between .3" and 1" inch away from their body at all times. I'm not "most people."As a Consumer-Investigative Reporter, I've covered far too many stories about the … [Read more...]

10 Must-Haves for Travel With Toddlers

May 14, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Travel Products For Kids - NewsMom News for Moms

Travel with Toddlers Isn't Easy—But These Can Help! We travel... A lot.  At 21 months old, my toddler had logged over 60 flight hours, and she continues to sleep in her travel crib an average of two weekends a month. As a result, I have a lot of experience surviving airports, … [Read more...]

Spray Tan Concerns–Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing

May 4, 2015 By newsmom Leave a Comment

Spray Tan Concerns - Tanning While Pregnant

Is Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing Safe? Most people feel better with a bit of a tan. As a result, there's no shortage of mommy message boards that claim it is safe to continue spray tanning while pregnant or nursing. Many even try to alleviate concern by pointing out that the … [Read more...]

Navigating TSA With Your Traveling Toddler

April 1, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Navigating TSA with your Traveling Toddler - NewsMom News for Moms

From baby food to breast milk, navigating TSA with your traveling toddler can be a challenge. In exchange for a little extra testing/searching, TSA allows parents traveling with small children to carry on liquids in excess of the 3-1-1 rule (i.e. more than 3.4 oz of water, formula, … [Read more...]

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