#ReportersNotebook - Seatbelts, Windows, Out (Children First)It is an overused TV cliché: "A parent's worst nightmare." However, an underwater car accident is literally one of my worst nightmares.When I was pregnant, I had a reoccurring dream that I was on the Golden Gate Bridge … [Read more...]
Peanut-Allergic Boy V. Kellogg’s: Peanut Powder in Cheese Crackers
#ReportersNotebook:When Kellogg's announced it was adding peanut flour to some of its snack crackers, a boy with a passion for activism and an allergy to peanuts decided he needed to help spread the word.Even though Kellogg's had announced the change, Marcus, like many … [Read more...]
Now Our Clek Car Seat Tested Positive for TDCPP
"Which Car Seat Do You Use Now?”That is by far the most common question people ask following our continuing coverage of flame retardants found in kids’ car seats (and potentially in the kids who use them).Until now, we've tried to avoid publicly revealing which car seat we … [Read more...]
Day Care Deaths Prompt Petition: Paid Time Off for All New Parents
Baby Karl's story in Us Weekly (excerpt below) is a tragic one that seems to be all too common. His mom, Amber Scorah, dropped her sweet boy off at day care and never saw him alive again.In "Wake the Baby," we shared baby Shepard's tragic story. His mom, Ali Dodd, has now become an … [Read more...]
“Chemicals Are in Everything, Why Should I Care?”
One of the most common critiques I get about my reporting on chemical flame retardants in car seats can be summed up with this Facebook comment on one of my posts:Look at how many of us survived... using car seats. Then look at the ones who survived before car seats were a thing. … [Read more...]
Investigating Car Seat Chemicals
What began as a NewsMom editorial, expanded into a six month KPIX-CBS investigation exposing alleged false advertising, apparent legal loopholes and outdated federal regulations that systematically expose millions of children to concerning car seat chemicals.First, we established … [Read more...]
Little Boy With Severe Allergy Can Only Tolerate 12 Foods|CBS Los Angeles
Imagine only being able to feed your child 12 foods!#NewsMom Kristine Lazar shares the story of one local mom whose son has severe allergies caused by a rare disorder. She's hoping to raise awareness about allergies and how serious they can be for young kids. Zach has a rare … [Read more...]
Morning Sickness Medicine – New Evidence It May be Safe!
#ReportersNotebook I was lucky enough to have two very normal and uneventful pregnancies. Even with my twins, I never suffered from morning sickness and was able to carry them to term, which is rare for multiples.However, many of my friends experienced the potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
What’s In Your Cleaning Products?
New parents tend to top the list of people concerned about toxic cleaning products. So, like many, I went out and bought the brands that appeared to be green and had names or slogans that implied they were "natural" or "kid safe."Now, as a consumer reporter, I am well aware that … [Read more...]
Postpartum Depression: What to Learn From Panettiere’s Return
New motherhood is hard. The sleep deprivation, the hormones, the crying, the body changes, the guilt and the worry can team up to leave moms of newborns feeling harried, wondering: “Is it this hard for everyone? Is my child particularly difficult? Am I simply not cut out for … [Read more...]