Turns out you can make a naturally flame resistant car seat that passes the federal flammability standard without retardants. The first batch of UPPAbaby Flame-Retardant-Free Car Seats shipped to stores this month.For years manufactures have argued that they have to add chemical … [Read more...]
The Cost of Baby’s First Year
Quick, $1000, $5000, or $21,000? How much do you think baby's first year will set you back?The answer may surprise you! A recent study by Nerd Wallet found parenthood is pricey and many don't realize it.Ignorance is BlissAccording to Nerd Wallet, the cost of a baby's … [Read more...]
Lead In Sippy Cups And The Moms Making A Difference
#ReportersNotebook I began following the blogger Natural Baby Mama a little over a year ago while investigating concerning flame retardants found in a popular green car seat. She and her readers provided background information and personal anecdotes that helped to propel our Toxic … [Read more...]
Questions About 2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Flame Retardant Report
The Ecology Center has released its semiannual car seat flame retardant report which tests a variety of popular car seats for flame retardants. Each year it is controversial. However, each year it seems to prompt the industry to make strides toward healthier car seats.This year is … [Read more...]
Should Your 10-Year-Old Use A Booster Seat?
Odds are, if you watch the news or follow car seat safety, you know that The Insurance Institute's for Highway Safety released its latest booster seat study today. The report is titled "Booster seats are doing a better job." That is certainly a reassuring finding for parents with kids … [Read more...]
EpiPen Alternative: The Investigation & Price Check
#ReportersNotebook I’m a Consumer-Investigative reporter who often covers parenting and health issues. Yet, until recently, even I had no idea there was a viable EpiPen alternative!Jump To: Epi-Alternative Price Check & CouponsI mean, I’d heard of the controversial syringe … [Read more...]
Ergo Baby “Exiting the Orbit Baby Brand”
Is Orbit Baby Discontinued?Orbit's Facebook page has confirmed to several parents via Facebook messenger that its parent company Ergo Baby is "exiting the Orbit Baby brand" and selling through its inventory at a discounted price. However, Ergo Baby stopped short of confirming to us … [Read more...]
We DON’T Have Food Allergies, We DO Have A Teal Pumpkin
Updated: 10/26/16 I recently interviewed a mom whose son has a peanut and tree nut allergy. I asked her how she would feel if someday every house had a teal pumpkin on Halloween. She broke down sobbing and said it would mean that kids like her son could finally feel accepted.If … [Read more...]
Exploding Glow Stick Warning
Glow sticks are a popular purchase this time of year. From Halloween to the Holidays, birthday parties to the 4th of July, they are cheap, fun and often provide a lot of bang for the buck.But, as a fellow NewsMom recently discovered, they dont come without their dangers—especially … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Girl Who Fed Homeless Vet in Viral Video Needs Your Help!
You've likely seen the viral video of the adorable Northern California 8-year old who gave her dinner (silverware and all) to a homeless man outside a restaurant. It's been viewed more than 100 million times.Ella and her dad came on our show this morning to talk about the video that … [Read more...]