Simplicity Cribs Repair Kits Ready To Be Sent To Parents

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., is announcing today that a remedy is now available for parents and caregivers who were impacted by the September 21, 2007, voluntary recall of about 1 million Simplicity and Graco logo cribs with older hardware. Simplicity will provide consumers with a repair kit that immobilizes the drop-side. After an intensive effort to develop a repair that would allow safe use of the drop-side, CPSC staff and Simplicity have determined that the safest repair option is to immobilize the drop-side. This repair program will be monitored by CPSC staff and is intended to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to infants.

The free repair kit will be sent to crib owners who have pre-registered or who register now on Simplicity’s Web site (www.simplicityforchildren.com) or through Simplicity’s hotline at (888) 593-9274. In addition, consumers will be offered a rebate coupon for a future purchase as an incentive to return a reply card indicating that they have successfully installed the repair hardware.

Simplicity will also have live operators available at (800) 858-8323 to provide technical assistance to consumers and will make a video version of the assembly instructions available at http://www.simplicityforchildren.com.

Consumers who, due to the condition of their crib, believe they are unable to take advantage of the repair kit should immediately call Simplicity at (800) 858-8323 to address their concern.

The hazard with the recalled crib is that the drop-side can detach, which creates a dangerous gap and can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. CPSC and Simplicity are aware of three deaths in Simplicity manufactured cribs with older style hardware, as well as seven infant entrapments and 56 incidents with these cribs.

The Simplicity crib models with recalled hardware include: Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. The recall also involves the following Simplicity cribs that used the Graco logo: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and the Trio.

To determine what type of hardware is on their crib, all Simplicity consumers should call the Simplicity hotline, visit www.simplicityforchildren.com.

Photo of Older Style Hardware

Photo of Newer Style Hardware

WARNING: DO NOT use the repair kit on a crib that has not been recalled.

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Aquarium Bath Jellies

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These cute bath gel filled fish have enough in them to last more than one wash. They are a fun way to get your little one clean. Once emptied, they can be re-filled with water and used as tub toys.

$2.50/tub atmoderntots.com Available in 3 varieties.

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Liam the Monkey

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Tori, Dean and baby Liam dressed up for the second time in a week last night for a Halloween Party in Beverly Hills.

Liam looks adorable as ‘Curious George’.

The couple’s B&B in Fallbrook was recently evacuated due to the California fires.

Dean told a news source that, “We don’t know the extent of it. There were guests on their way (to the B&B), but they were notified and sent back. The whole town of Fallbrook was evacuated.”

PHOTOCREDIT:STARTRAKS via PEOPLE

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Bumbo Babysitter WARNING ISSUED

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a WARNING about Bumbo Babysitter seats. This is NOT a Recall.

Hazard: If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their backs, flip out of the Bumbo seat, and fall onto the floor, posing a risk of serious head injuries.

CPSC has received 28 reports of young children falling out of the Bumbo Baby Sitter seat, including three skull fractures, which occurred when children fell out of chairs that had been placed on tables.

The bottom of the children’s seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is constructed of a single piece of molded foam and comes in yellow, blue, purple, pink, aqua, and lime green. The seat has leg holes and seat back that wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word “Bumbo” with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: “Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030.” The back of the seat contains the following “WARNING” – “Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement.”

Consumers should never use the infant seat on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface. Consumers can contact Bumbo to obtain new warning label stickers and instructions, free of charge. The new warning label will state: “WARNING – Prevent Falls; Never use on any elevated surface.” Consumers should use the Bumbo seat at ground level, but should never leave a child unattended.

Consumer Contact: Contact Bumbo International at (877) 932-8626 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bumbosafety.com

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Amillia Taylor Turns 1!!

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The Florida baby that had been called the “youngest surviving preemie” has turned 1.

Amillia Taylor was born at 21 weeks 6 days weighing 10ozs in Miami Florida last year.

It was amazing that the baby was even resuscitated because:

The American Association of Pediatrics says that babies born at less than 23 weeks of age and 400g in weight are not considered viable. The survival rate for a child born at 23 weeks and weighing a pound is just 30 per cent.

She spent 4 months in the NICU and then was released to go home requiring oxygen.

In July, People Magazine ran an update article on her and at that time she was growing and thriving at home with her parents.

Last week, about a hundred family members, friends, doctors, nurses and physical caretakers gathered for a birthday party at Signature Gardens, where the miracle of her birth and the prayer-fueled, financially draining medical feat that has been the first year of her life were celebrated.

This last year has been challenging for the Taylor family. Amillia’s arrival put tremendous stress on them.

There were the daily doctor visits. Amillia had to be kept in extremely sanitary conditions and fed every four hours. The parents had to administer a dozen medications to the little girl daily. Because Amillia couldn’t be exposed to crowds, the family couldn’t attend church or social events. They were medically segregated.

And to top it all off, anti-abortion activists, convinced Amillia underscored the righteousness of their cause, showed up at their door at odd hours, sometimes from overseas, asking for pictures and testimonials.

Police officers had to patrol the area.

The family does not want their baby to be a poster child for anti-abortion websites like lifesitenews.com and prolifeblogs.com.

They just want her to be their daughter.

Although she is still a few pounds underweight, Amillia is healthy, down to one medication a day, Prevacid for her heartburn, and one doctors visit a month. She suffers from reflux.

In the last two weeks, she had a growth spurt, growing 2 ½ inches, her mom said.

On Saturday, she sprouted her first tooth.

In order to cope with the stress of being a preemie mom, Sonja Taylor has joined an online support group so that she can connect with other moms in her situation.

”We talk about everything from lactation to diaper changes to our own emotions,” said Taylor.

Like many preemie moms the Taylors worry about their daughter getting sick.

The medical appointments are early in the morning when other people are not around so Amillia is not exposed to germs.

”I always keep her covered,” she said. “We can’t ride in elevators with other people.

Last week, Amillia got clearance to be in crowds. On Sunday, the family will attend services at their church.

After reading how well Amilia Taylor has done, along with the many other babies I have covered that have arrived well before their due date, it is disheartening to read that:

UKs Health Minister Dawn Primarolo told MPs today that medical technology had not advanced enough to justify a reduction in the 24 week time limit for abortion because a baby born at that gestation still had little chance of surviving.

Our hospital has a survial rate of about 65% for babies that are born at 24 weeks gestation. How much better do they need?

Related Articles:

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25 Week Baby Born on Airplane: Still Thriving
Miracle 24 Weeker Goes Home
Another Miracle 23 Weeker

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“Super Hero In Training”

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How cute are these onesies? Found at uncommongoods.com, these hooded snap shirts will definitely draw attention to your new edition.

“I’m Super” and “Super Cute” in puffy graphic letters (to distract enemies), tapered sleeves (to highlight super muscle mass) and a cape sewn securely to the back (for aerodynamic safety).

The crummy part is that they only come in 0-6 months so make sure you get your little one in one quickly.

$30 each – great for twins!

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Trista Talks About Loosing Baby Weight

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Trista Sutter and son Maxwell land the cover of this weeks edition if US Magazine. This is Maxwell’s second cover shot in just 6 weeks.

Trista talks to US about her struggle to loose weight and her disappointment about not being able to fit into her pre-pregnancy clothes yet.

How are you feeling about your body? “My friend said that when I came home from the hospital, I’d be back in my old jeans. Fifteen pounds did fall off immediately, but the fact that it’s been three months and I’m still not in them is a bummer.”

What bothers you the most? “My belly. It has a layer of fat, which, of course, your body has to put on, but it’s blubbery and I hate it. I want to be able to go bathing suit shopping for a vacation and not feel totally disgusted…I just don’t feel good in a lot of my clothes.”

Does Ryan help? If I eat something that I shouldn’t, Ryan shakes his finger at me and says, ‘Uh, uh, uh!’ He’s been awesome, 100 percent supportive. He watches Max when I go to the gym and is constantly saying that I look great. But when you don’t feel good about yourself, you don’t feel like you want to be intimate. I want to feel, and look, sexy again for him. Even though he is being nice and saying he’s still attracted to me, I want to feel like he’s telling me the truth and not just saying it because he’s a good husband.”

My Advice: Stop stressing about the weight. Be happy that you have a beautiful, healthy baby. The weight will some off soon enough. We think your new curves look great!

Ryan probably really does still think she is attractive. After all, she just carried his baby for 9 months and successfully delivered him after being diagnosed with HELLP syndrome (a complication of pre-eclampsia).

Related Articles:

Maxwell Alston Sutter in US Magazine
Trista’s Baby Shower
Trista Sutter: Pregnant and Pampered

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Rachel Roy and Damon Dash Expecting Second Baby

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Fashion designer Rachel Roy and husband Damon Dash have announced that they are expecting their second baby, who is due in the spring.

“It’s number two,” Roy, 33, told Style.com this week. “And I am thrilled because number one, Ava, is the best thing in my life, and I have always wanted to have another little Ava – or Ava as a boy! So, high fives all around!”

Within two years of meeting Dash, Roy became a creative director for his Rocawear company. She now has her own eponymous fashion label.

Dash, 36, also has a son from a previous relationship.

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