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Alba’s Honest, Ergo Baby’s Orbit: Why Green Companies Are Found with Concerning Chemicals!

March 12, 2016 By Julie Watts 4 Comments

Orbit/Ergo Baby, Alba’s Honest: Why Green Companies Keep Getting Caught with Concerning Chemicals

Here we go again. Independent testing found a chemical in a “green” children’s product that the company itself called “toxic”.The Wall Street Journal reports that it found SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) in the Honest Company’s laundry detergent.Similarly, our recent investigation … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Keep Car Seats in the Middle, A Fatal Seat Flaw Exposed

March 9, 2016 By Julie Watts 7 Comments

A CBS News Investigation reveals why you should Put Kids In the middle seat or third row.

Did you know your front driver and passenger seats can severely injure your child? Here's the latest in another excellent report from CBS News Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave on the fight to get regulators to do something about it.  Read More From CBS News: "No … [Read more...]

A Car Seat Conversion: Why I’m Changing My Taxi-With-Kids Habits

February 9, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 2 Comments

How to safely ride in a taxi with kids.

I have a confession to make: I've let my kids ride in taxis without car seats. It seemed mostly justified at the time, but a recent bump on my chin forced me to reconsider.The United States is the bastion for children’s automotive safety—laws in some states specify how long kids … [Read more...]

How To Prevent a Mommy Hangover New Year’s Day

December 30, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Source: How To Treat A Hangover - LabDoor Magazine

OK, so I just came across this fun hangover infographic via a press release in my inbox and thought I would share. Full Disclosure: This is not a vetted news article. I have not fact checked (but intend to by testing these out tomorrow night). However, the article does cite some … [Read more...]

Instagram-Filter Baby Names & Other Millennial Trends

December 2, 2015 By Julie Watts 4 Comments

BabyCenter Annual Baby Name Report

Ok, so you may have a favorite Instagram filter, but do you really love it enough to name your kid after it? Well, apparently Instagram-filter baby names are gaining popularity among Millennial moms. Why Insta-Names? BabyCenter lists Instagram-filter baby names as one of its … [Read more...]

Parenting VineDeas

October 31, 2015 By newsmom Leave a Comment

Use Pacifier Clips to Keep Toys & Cups off the Floor.

Vine videos with random ideas, info and tips for parents... in 6 seconds or less. Q: What is vine? A: It's like Twitter for video. Looping video clips - 6 seconds max. Scroll down to check out a few of our parenting VineDeas. We're just getting started. … [Read more...]

Maternity Clothes–Four Ways to Rent, Trade and Save

October 19, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

A growing number of start-ups now let you rent maternity clothes, then trade them in as your bump continues to grow.

#ReportersNotebook When I was pregnant, I had about five different maternity outfits… period. Maternity clothes are expensive! Especially the cute stuff, so I rotated though the same few pieces week after week. That was particularly problematic since I’m on TV every day (and no we … [Read more...]

Will Your Cell Phone Cause Cancer?

October 19, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

How much radiation does your cell phone emit? Consumer Reports' reviews the data and NewsMom shows you how to check your phone.

Will your cell phone cause cancer? That's the question Consumer Reports recently attempted to answer. The magazine points out that the medical community is divided, but public opinion is pretty clear. Most people are not concerned about cell phone radiation or limiting their … [Read more...]

Panettiere’s Postpartum Has Moms Talking

October 15, 2015 By newsmom Leave a Comment

KGO's Melanie Woodrow reports that actress Hayden Panettiere's postpartum depression is a challenge many families can relate to.

Actress Hayden Panettiere's announcement that she's seeking treatment for postpartum depression has a lot of moms talking. According to People.com, her Nashville character's postpartum storyline was planned long before she sought PPD treatment. But Panettiere has been very open … [Read more...]

The Power of Moms on Facebook

October 5, 2015 By Kristine Lazar Leave a Comment

Moms on facebook come to the rescue of a new mom is scammed while tying to buy prescription formula for her baby with severe acid reflux.

#ReportersNotebook Like most modern moms, I am a member of several private Facebook parenting pages.   While I mostly turn to these forums for advice on everything from potty training to finding a new family-friendly restaurant, I have also been able to find a good number of stories … [Read more...]

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