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
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...]
5-in-1 Convertible Car Seat Stroller
Thanks to veteran KPIX #NewsMom Kate Kelly for this recommendation! She used one of these for her (now college-aged) boys. Based on her recommendation, we purchased the convertible car seat stroller for a recent trip to South America, and I can't imagine how we would have survived … [Read more...]
Baby Flight Vest
#NewsMomReview The Baby Flight Vest is intended to keep lap children 'in' mom's lap during turbulence. As a reporter, I've heard far too many horror stories about lap children getting seriously injured during unexpected turbulence. Most people think takeoff and landing are the … [Read more...]
NewsMom Must-Haves for Parents
From products for infants to toddlers, we've probably purchased and tried them all. Here's a collection of must-haves for parents, from parents who report on products for a living. Follow NewsMomDotCom on Pinterest for more! Stuff we own. Stuff we love. Always independent. Never … [Read more...]
Navigating TSA With Your Traveling Toddler
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...]
The “Other” Vaccination Debate – Alternative Vaccine Schedules
As a #NewsMom, you'd better bet I bought the book and even took classes on Alternative Vaccine Schedules. I wanted to be as educated as possible about every option and risk. Apparently, I'm not alone.A new study by The American Academy of Pediatrics found that, while most doctors … [Read more...]
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Journalists tend to ask questions that others might not. We also have an ethical obligation to investigate both sides of any story. So, when I found out I was pregnant, I prepared for my baby in the same way I would prepare for any investigation. My research on everything, from car … [Read more...]