Concerned parents say Experian is suddenly making it harder and more risky to freeze your kids’ credit now that a new law requires the bureau to allow free child credit freezes in every state. [Continue...]
From medical records to insurance databases to school district computers, hackers are increasingly gaining access to our kids’ sensitive data. Research shows that kids could be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than adults, in part, because kids’ pristine credit records provide a blank slate for thieves and often go unchecked for more than 18 years. A [Continue...]
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 Bliss According to Nerd Wallet, the cost of a baby’s first year can run between $21,000 and $52,000. However, slightly [Continue...]
I smiled to myself as I clicked “buy” on something that seemed so out of character: A pair of leggings with a space invaders inspired pattern on them. Yep, a grown woman with space invader leggings. To some, it may seem silly or weird, but to me, it was symbolic. This frivolous (yet comfortable) item [Continue...]
If you’ve decided to “wear” your baby, chances are you’ve scoured the internet searching for the right option that’ll leave your hands free while carrying your little one. The problem? An overwhelming number of options. Dozens of companies advertise canvas material, woven material, buckles, lumbar support, ring slings, and infant inserts. Needless to say, it [Continue...]
A semi-annual car-seat-chemical study finds children’s car seats are getting healthier, but most still contain concerning fire-retardant chemicals. Another sign of change, the first-ever flame retardant-free car seat, made with naturally flame resistant materials, is expected to hit the market next year. Improvements: This year’s report, by the Michigan-based Ecology Center, focused on 15 top-selling brands [Continue...]
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 no exception. NOTE: Car seats in cars save [Continue...]
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 in boosters. Not so reassuring, most parents aren’t using [Continue...]
Food-allergic kids often feel left out on Halloween. The Teal Pumpkin Project is working to help change that. [Continue...]
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 for young kids. The reporter asked to remain anonymous [Continue...]