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Relevant News For Parents From Traditional Media Outlets. #NewsMomNews aggregates relevant “news for parents” from mainstream media outlets.

The “Reporters’ Notebook” features previously published news reports that often include additional reporter commentary, anecdotes or useful information that was left out of the original stories.

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Reporters’ Notebook

Investigating UPPAbaby Flame-Retardant-Free Car Seats

By Julie Watts 1 Comment

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 … [Continue...]

The Cost of Baby’s First Year

By newsmom 1 Comment

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 … [Continue...]

Lead Found In Sippy Cup

Lead In Sippy Cups And The Moms Making A Difference

By Julie Watts 2 Comments

#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 … [Continue...]

2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Test Results

Questions About 2016 Ecology Center Car Seat Flame Retardant Report

By newsmom 11 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Should Your 10-Year-Old Use A Booster Seat?

By newsmom 4 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

NewsMom Julie Watts Investigates EpiPen Generic

EpiPen Alternative: The Investigation & Price Check

By Julie Watts 3 Comments

#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: … [Continue...]

Ergo Baby “Exiting the Orbit Baby Brand”

By Julie Watts 13 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Teal Pumpkin Project

We DON’T Have Food Allergies, We DO Have A Teal Pumpkin

By newsmom 3 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Exploding Glow Stick Warning

Exploding Glow Stick Warning

By newsmom 2 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Screen Shot: Eddie Scott

UPDATE: Girl Who Fed Homeless Vet in Viral Video Needs Your Help!

By Julie Watts 5 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Survive underwater car accident

Survive an Underwater Car Accident: Seatbelts, Windows, Out (Children First)

By newsmom 2 Comments

#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 … [Continue...]

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Peanut-Allergic Boy V. Kellogg’s: Peanut Powder in Cheese Crackers

By newsmom 1 Comment

#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 … [Continue...]

Now Our Clek Car Seat Tested Positive for TDCPP

By newsmom 5 Comments

"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 … [Continue...]

Remember ‘That’ Biomonitoring Study? Car Seats Are Just the Beginning…

By Julie Watts 2 Comments

If you’ve seen my coverage of chemicals in car seats, you likely know that a biomonitoring study found high levels of a known “cancer-causing flame retardant” in my child; the same flame retardant was … [Continue...]

Morning Sickness Medicine – New Evidence It May be Safe!

By Kristine Lazar 3 Comments

#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 … [Continue...]

Toxic Cleaning Products - Whats in the cleaners in your home?

What’s In Your Cleaning Products?

By Julie Watts 3 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Frequent Locations - Your iPhone Is Documenting Your Every Move

Frequent Locations – Your iPhone Is Documenting Your Every Move

By Julie Watts 2 Comments

Most people know that phones (and apps) know your location. You've probably even turned off location tracking for some of your apps under "Location Services." But buried four menus deep is another … [Continue...]

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Ditch the Piggy Bank – Kids & Money

By Jill Simonian Leave a Comment

Why is it so hard for our kids to understand it that money doesn't grow on trees? I don't know about you, but conversations about money are very sporadic at my house:"No, we can't buy that because … [Continue...]

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

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

By Julie Watts 6 Comments

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 … [Continue...]

Child Test Positive For High Levels Of Car Seat Flame Retardants

How I Found “Cancer-Causing” Flame Retardants In My Child… And In Her ‘Green’ Car Seat

By Julie Watts 11 Comments

I'm not a particularly green mom. Though, as a consumer reporter I've covered enough studies over the years to know I should try to reduce my child's exposure to concerning chemicals (especially those … [Continue...]

How To Protect Kids From ID Theft

How to Protect Kids From ID Theft… One Year Later

By Julie Watts 2 Comments

More than a year after my first NewsMom blog on the topic, we finally aired the TV version of "How I Forced the Bureaus to Freeze My Child’s Credit."The two-part TV news series (below) was followed … [Continue...]

Orbit Responds to Chemical Flame Retardants Found in their Car Seats

Orbit Baby Responds to Flame Retardants in Car Seats

By Julie Watts 4 Comments

The day before publishing "Concerning Chemicals in Orbit Baby and Other Car Seats", I reached out to Orbit for a response to the Ecology Center-Duke University study. Orbit's website claimed its … [Continue...]

Child organ donation is a tough decision for parents. KCBS' Kristine Lazar reflects after reporting on the search for a heart for 8-month-old Elie Lim.

Child Organ Donation & The “TV Good Luck Charm”

By Kristine Lazar 2 Comments

#ReportersNotebook The day after Thanksgiving, I had to work a rare night shift. I was resigned to the fact that I was probably going to be assigned a Black Friday story, and I don't particularly … [Continue...]

Toxic Chemicals In Nail Polish Found In Women's Bodies

Nail Polish: Out of Bottle, Into Your Body

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook Normally I blog about the stories I cover on CBS San Francisco. But in the case of this report on nail polish chemicals, it was the other way around. The TV story idea actually … [Continue...]

Don't pay for credit monitoring or ID protection services.

Before You Pay for Credit Monitoring or ID Protection…

By Julie Watts 3 Comments

#ReportersNotebookEvery other day it seems like there's a new breach. Between the Anthem and Premera insurance hacks alone, it's estimated 1 out of 3 Americans have been compromised.As a result, … [Continue...]

Newborn Genetic Testing

The State Owns Your Newborn Blood Spot DNA

By Julie Watts 4 Comments

UPDATE: May 2018State Biobank Stores Every Baby’s DNA. Who Else Has Access? The #ReportersNotebook entry below was first published in 2015. Since then, we've identified new concerns. … [Continue...]

Follow 11-week-old Holt's recovery from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Nanny Background Check • A Nanny Nightmare Every Parent Should Hear

By Kristine Lazar Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook As a mom of three, chances are when I am online, I am checking one of the many parenting or motherhood groups I belong to on Facebook. Last year, right after Christmas, I saw a … [Continue...]

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

Maternity Clothes–Four Ways to Rent, Trade and Save

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#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 … [Continue...]

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.

The Power of Moms on Facebook

By Kristine Lazar Leave a Comment

#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 … [Continue...]

A little girl is sexually assaulted by a child sex offender while she shopping with her family. #NewsMom Kristine Lazar reports... and reflects.

What I Learned While Covering a Child Sex Offender

By Kristine Lazar Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook Last week, I did a story on a little girl who was (allegedly) sexually assaulted by a convicted child sex offender while she shopped with her family.   What struck me about this … [Continue...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics Changed Its Reccomendation

No More Parenting Screen Time Guilt? AAP’s New Recommendation

By Kristine Lazar Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook The only emotion that rivals my love for my children is the guilt I experience on a daily basis.   I feel guilty for being a working mom. I feel guilty that my attention is always … [Continue...]

Jennifer Hartnett - Valley Fire Victim

A Mother’s ‘Valley Fire’ Nightmare – The Story Behind the News Report

By Julie Watts 10 Comments

#ReportersNotebook As TV news reporters, we're often assigned to cover a very specific angle of a larger story (in about 1 minute and 30 seconds). As a result, we can be forced to leave out … [Continue...]

#HopeForHazel newsmom.com

Childhood Cancer – A Reporter’s Story of #Hope

By newsmom Leave a Comment

Reporters are often touched by the stories we cover. When we become parents, however, the connection we feel to certain stories is often amplified, transformed into a visceral reaction. Hazel's is … [Continue...]

Wireless Baby Monitor Concerns - NewsMom News for Moms

Who’s Hacking Your Baby Monitor?

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook You've likely heard the horror stories about weirdos hacking into baby monitors and whispering creepy messages to sleeping infants. In one recent case, a little boy tried to warn … [Continue...]

Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid's Mental Health?

Is Your Cell Phone Use Affecting Your Kid’s Mental Health?

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook Most of us are guilty of it, some more than others. Well, it turns out that our excessive cell phone use may be affecting our kids more than we realize. A … [Continue...]

Child Identity Theft - NewsMom, News for Moms

Why My Toddler Has a Credit Card

By Julie Watts 4 Comments

#ReportersNotebookOver the years, I’ve interviewed both adult and child identity theft victims, security experts and even convicted ID thieves for far too many news stories on the topic. I’ve … [Continue...]

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Credit Freeze: The Best Way To Prevent ID Thieves From Opening Credit In Your (Kid’s) Name

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook This one is near and dear to my heart. A credit freeze is widely believed to be the single best tool for preventing financial ID theft. For the first time, this story reveals … [Continue...]

Make Money in Your Free Time With Gigwalk (and no, it’s not a scam)

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook We usually warn people not to fall for the “make money at home” scams… so I couldn’t resist alluding to that in the title. But this one is legit. We chose to feature Gigwalk in … [Continue...]

Why You Need To Guard Your House Keys Like You Guard Your Social Security Number

By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

#ReportersNotebook It's supposed to be convenient for homeowners... but it's also convenient for crooks. Check out how I broke into my boss's house with two quick pictures of his "do not duplicate" … [Continue...]

Interesting Headlines

Image: Consumerist Image courtesy of frankieleon.

Disney World Adding Fun New Mandatory Fingerprinting Attraction for Kids 3 and Up • Consumerist

You know how three-year-olds can be so untrustworthy, always scamming this that or the other person to get what they want (no naps, cookies, and continuous cartoons)? Walt Disney World…Source: … [Continue...]

KPIX Computer

Tech Savvy Kids Could Bring Malware Back Home From Public WiFi • CBS San Francisco

 Read More on CBSSF.com:SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -- What your kids do on their gadgets when they're out of the house can have an effect on your devices at home.As kids head back to school, a … [Continue...]

emojimom - back to work

Too Gross to Talk About? Say It With EmojiMom!

It’s the stuff no one really talks about before you have a baby: Mesh underwear, those squirty bottles you take home from the hospital, baby pee on your “first-day-back-to-work” outfit.Sometimes … [Continue...]

Image: CBSSF.com

Study: Millennials More Likely to Get Scammed Than Grandparents • CBS San Francisco

When you think scam victim, you may think "grandparents" or tech-challenged baby boomers.Turns out, millennials are now more likely to get scammed!The stereotype of a scam victim often focuses … [Continue...]

Environmental Working Group found that government regulations can increase those “potentially harmful exposures.”

Regulations Blamed for Higher Levels of Flame Retardants in Kids • CBS San Francisco

Just weeks after Congress passed a law giving the Environmental Protection Agency more power to ban harmful chemicals, a new study demonstrates just how much chemical regulations can impact the health … [Continue...]

Change.org: Commit to act for paid family leave for all in your first 100 days

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 … [Continue...]

Ladies Of ‘The Talk’ on CBS Talk Flame Retardants In Car Seats With Julie Watts

Ladies of The Talk on CBS Talk Flame Retardants in Car Seats

Following a 6-month investigation into harmful flame retardants in car seats, Julie Watts shared her findings with a national audience on CBS's The Talk. … [Continue...]

Little Boy With Severe Allergy Can Only Tolerate 12 Foods|CBS Los Angeles

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 … [Continue...]

Transvaginal Mesh: The Call For A Ban, More Warings

Women Call for Ban of Transvaginal Mesh | NBC Bay Area

More fantastic reporting from NBC Bay Area's senior investigative reporter (and mom) Vicky Nguyen. She reports on transvaginal mesh risks. They are a common solution for women, especially after … [Continue...]

Eating Disorders Plague Student Athletes | NBC Bay Area

Eating Disorders in College Sports Ignored at Major Universities | NBC Bay Area

NBC Bay Area investigative reporter and mom Vicky Nguyen reports on eating disorders in college athletes. This is something that parents of any student athlete should be aware of! Nguyen reports … [Continue...]

Source: U.S. Fish Advice May Expose Women, Babies to Too Much Mercury

U.S. Fish Advice May Expose Babies to Too Much Mercury | EWG Study

To eat fish or not to eat fish, that is the question for many pregnant women. We know the omega 3's are good for us and our babies, but we know that fish contain mercury that could be very harmful to … [Continue...]

Ironic Orbit Baby Ad on Editorial "Orbit Baby Ad Appears On Editorial "Tackling Toxins"

EDITORIAL: Tackling Toxics | Science Magazine

Interested in the history (and future) of flame retardants in consumer products? This editorial from scientist Arlene Blum provides a brief summary. Source: Tackling toxics | Science Blum’s … [Continue...]

Concerning and Untested Baby Products

Untested Baby Products | FOX23

This story was sent to us by a mom who tragically lost her baby due to "positional asphyxiation" after a childcare provider left him to sleep unbuckled in a car seat. She asked us to share this with … [Continue...]

Picking the Perfect Preschool — KTTV

It's a stressful process for most parents. What questions should I ask? What red flags should I look for? Donna Tetreault breaks down some dos & don'ts on FOX LA. Parenting expert … [Continue...]

Settlement Reached After Lead Found In Nabisco Ginger Snap Cookies

Excessive Lead in Nabisco Ginger Snaps — CA A.G. Settlement

What's in your cookies? You might be surprised! California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced Friday that her office has reached a settlement with food industry giant Mondelēz International, … [Continue...]

Grandma’s Brain Benefits From Time With the Little Ones – CBS News

An oldie but a goodie from CBS This Morning. Share this with your folks next time you want them to babysit. Looks like regularly babysitting the grandkids could help prevent Alzheimer's! But, … [Continue...]

Button Battery Danger: A Heartbreaking Warning for Parents

We've all heard it "can" happen. You may have even considered the possibility when changing a button battery in one of your kid's toys. But no parent ever really thinks it "will" happen to … [Continue...]

Source: How To Treat A Hangover - LabDoor Magazine

How To Prevent a Mommy Hangover New Year’s Day

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 … [Continue...]

Consumerist.com features a report from CBS San Francisco #NewsMom Julie Watts. You'll definitely want to check if this feature is enabled on your iPhone!

“WiFi Assist” Blamed for $2,000 Phone Bill

Consumerist.com features this report from CBS San Francisco #NewsMom Julie Watts. You'll definitely want to check if “WiFi Assist” is enabled on your (or your kid's) iPhone! Here's Julie's Original … [Continue...]

Julie Watts Reports Car Owners Try to Foil Criminals Hacking Key Fob Signals « CBS San Francisco

Car Owners Try to Foil Criminals Hacking Key Fob Signals « CBS San Francisco

CBS San Francisco's #NewsMom Julie Watts demonstrates how hackers are breaking into cars without actually "breaking" in. Electronic key fobs that allow you to open your car door and start the … [Continue...]

Early bedtime may mean better mental health for mom: Study - TODAY.com

Early Bedtime May Mean Better Mental Health for Mom: Study – TODAY.com

Parents looking for a simple sanity saver may find it by adjusting their children's bedtimes. Source: Early bedtime may mean better mental health for mom: study - TODAY.com … [Continue...]

NRP = Rethinking SIDS: Many Deaths No Longer A Mystery

Rethinking SIDS: Many Deaths No Longer a Mystery — NPR

A must-read for new moms! This story could save your baby's life. For years, little was known about why babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep. But now, many of these deaths are … [Continue...]

Washington Post - Making time for kids? Study says quality trumps quantity.

Making time for kids? Study says quality trumps quantity. – The Washington Post

And working mothers everywhere breathe a sigh of relief... Report says the amount of time parents spend with their children has virtually no link to how kids turn out. Read More: Making time for … [Continue...]

Oakland preschool on wheels seeks to bridge access gap - San Francisco Chronicle

Oakland preschool on wheels seeks to bridge access gap – San Francisco Chronicle

The bus is a rental, a field trip and party vehicle converted three hours a day, three days a week into a preschool classroom. Inside, on bench seats running lengthwise down the bus, kids are … [Continue...]

NewsMom News via Bloomberg News

‘Thank You Target,’ Say Chemical-Conscious Consumers

SaferChemicals.org is commending Target for its barely publicized move to reduce the number of questionable chemicals in the products it sells. The retailer isn't banning the chemicals, rather it … [Continue...]

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

Panettiere’s Postpartum Has Moms Talking

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 … [Continue...]

General Mills Recalls 1.8 Million Boxes Of Cheerios « CBS San Francisco

In case you missed it... Read More at CBS San Francisco:  General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, saying the cereal is … [Continue...]

Asthma Bacteria Link - study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Could Probiotics Be a ‘Vaccine’ for Childhood Asthma?

Could probiotics prevent childhood asthma? OK, that’s a leap, but it is one of the hypotheses researchers will test following the results of a new study published in the journal Science … [Continue...]

Pottery Barn Kids Perpetuates Gender Stereotypes - KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts Reports

Is Pottery Barn Kids Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes?

Can a little girl grow up to be an astronaut? Should she be allowed to love skateboarding? According to Pottery Barn Kids, rocket ships and skateboards are are designated only for boys—or at least for … [Continue...]

Huffpo Beckham Blog

David Beckham’s #DummyGate Sheds Light on Mommy Shaming

If you're not a huge David Beckham fan or don't follow UK tabloid talk, you may have missed this one. However, this photo of 4-year-old Harper Beckham with a pacifier (or "dummy" as they're called in … [Continue...]

NewsMom News - Bargain Shopping ‘Compare At’ Prices

Are All ‘Compare At’ Prices Bogus?

CBS San Francisco ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie Watts put those 'compare at' prices to the test. Off-price retailers like T.J. Maxx admit they're just a theoretical "estimate," and Watts goes … [Continue...]

7 Meaningless Food Labels to Ignore

Some labels, like “organic,” “low-fat” or “sugar-free” have real nutritional value because they are regulated by federal law. Others are just empty and purposely vague. Here are seven meaningless … [Continue...]

Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve, Muscle Damage, Other Health Risks

Those skinny jeans in your closet might make you feel fashion forward, but doctors warn they could turn you into a fashion victim. Source: Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve, Muscle Damage, Other Health … [Continue...]

Do I Always Need a Seatbelt in the Backseat?

Experts say not wearing a seatbelt is a mind-boggling mistake—one that killed 55 percent of the rear-seat passengers who died in crashes in 2013. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Source: … [Continue...]

Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick?

CBS 2's Marissa Bailey talks with a woman who suffers from something called electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Source: Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick? … [Continue...]

Where’s the Beef? Greek Yogurt is the New “Meat” in School Lunches!

Don’t be surprised if the meat in your child’s school lunch looks more like Greek yogurt. The USDA selected Chobani to provide its thick, protein-rich, strained yogurt to public schools nationwide, as … [Continue...]

Wireless Key Fob Dangers

Why You Might Want to Store Your Car Keys in the Microwave

Do you store your keys in the microwave? You may want to after seeing this report. The story below explains how your wireless key fob could make you a target for crooks—and how your microwave can … [Continue...]

ShotSpotter Technology Installed in First U.S. High School

ShotSpotter technology is often used in "bad neighborhoods" to help police detect and respond to gunfire as quickly as possible. Now it's making its way into the classroom. As CBS News' Kris Van … [Continue...]

Rabbit Meat at Whole Foods–It’s What’s for Dinner?

Whole foods is a trendsetter, but bunny rabbits for dinner? The high-end food chain says it's not starting a trend, rather it began selling rabbit meat last year in response to consumer … [Continue...]

Apps That Drain Your Battery & Data

You may not realize it, but those apps you never use could be running in the background, draining your battery and your data. AVG Technology's latest quarterly analysis found weather apps, dating … [Continue...]

Apps to Keep Kids Busy During Break (Via Jennifer Jolly, Tech’s Appeal)

OK, we all know screen time will ruin our kids, right? But many of us "less than perfect" moms allow our kids some tech from time to time. Whether it's a long flight, a road trip, or simply 15 … [Continue...]

Consumer Reports says the country needs stricter guidlines

A New Debate Over Too Much Tuna While Pregnant (& for kids)

You've likely heard that you're not supposed to eat too much tuna while pregnant. You're also supposed to limit how much tuna you feed your kids. Tuna is known to have a high mercury content, and … [Continue...]

Xfinity Wifi Warning - Via Consumer Reporter Julie Watts

You May Be Accidentally Connecting to Xfinity Public Wi-Fi at Home!

CBS ConsumerWatch reporter Julie Watts discovered that Xfinity public Wi-Fi may automatically connect you to its public network without your knowledge, even at home. Source: Xfinity Public Wi-Fi « … [Continue...]

Your Right to a Insurance Coverage for Breast Pumps

Do You Have the Right To a Free Breast Pump?

Your Rights to Insurance Coverage for a Breast Pump and Lactation Services An oldie but a goodie—KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports on your rights to insurance coverage for your breast pump … [Continue...]

Is the YouTube Kids App guilty of ‘Excessive & Deceptive’ Marketing to Kids?

Parents Shocked by Videos on YouTube Kids App

But Many Parents Agree: YouTube Kids Isn't Really Responsible for What Your Kids See We've been told that screen time is bad for our kids, but sometimes even the best parents give in. Enter the … [Continue...]

Is Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Worth the Cost?

Umbilical Cord Blood: Donate or Save?

Is Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Worth the Cost? It's a common question facing moms-to-be who are already overwhelmed with labor and delivery costs. Umbilical cord storage is often advertised as an … [Continue...]

Spray Tan Concerns - Tanning While Pregnant

Spray Tan Concerns–Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing

Is Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing Safe? Most people feel better with a bit of a tan. As a result, there's no shortage of mommy message boards that claim it is safe to continue spray tanning while … [Continue...]

Amazon Home Services - Add a Handyman to Your Cart

Amazon Home Services–Add a Handyman to Your Cart

First books, then movies, then products and groceries. Now, Amazon Home Services lets you click and pay for real live people (to provide home services). So, should you buy your TV on Amazon and add … [Continue...]

Seller Beware! Before You Sell Your Phone/Computer…

Before upgrading an iPhone, many consider selling their old phones for cash to one of the hundreds of companies offering to buy them. Seller beware. CBS ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie Watts … [Continue...]

Talking Barbie Spies on Your Kids for You

It's like Siri for kids... but this next-gen talking Barbie records everything they say and lets parents log in to listen (and delete). What to you think? Creepy or cool? As KPIX Consumer … [Continue...]

A young family stranded on the side of the road turned to AAA for help. Instead of coming to the rescue, AAA sent an uninsured driver with the wrong type of truck and refused to pay when their vehicle was totaled during the tow.

AAA Warning! AAA Won’t Cover Vehicle Totaled During Tow

If you have AAA, you might want to watch the KPIX ConsumerWatch Report. A young family stranded on the side of the road turned to AAA for help. Instead of coming to the rescue, AAA sent an uninsured … [Continue...]

A Pet Insurance ‘Gotcha’ Revealed

If you pay for pet insurance for your "fur child," you'd expect it to pay out when you need it. But KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reveals a surprise loophole that could cost you even more … [Continue...]

Uber, Lyft or Cab During Storm #SurgePricing

If you’ve ever wondered which to call, this may make you say: Huh. KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts put all three to the (nonscientific) test during storm surge pricing. Can you guess which is … [Continue...]

Why Your Child May Be a More Likely ID Theft Victim Than You!

Your kids could be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than you are. Check out this story from KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts for details!   Read More at CBS San … [Continue...]

Why The DO NOT CALL LIST Isn’t Working (or at least it seems that way)

One of the most common questions viewers ask is: "Why do I keep getting calls from telemarketers when my number is on the Do Not Call List?" Here's your answer. So to sum it up, the list only … [Continue...]

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