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They Broke My Stroller!

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I learned a valuable lesson this week. Never take your nice stroller on an airplane. My family and I had to take an unexpected trip to California for a funeral. Flying with a baby always presents challenges, but when you are traveling with a baby, you need as many hands free as possible. So, it is always a good idea to take a stroller with you. My husband and I purchased a stroller when our third was born that was a very expensive brand. We bought it used to save on costs. It has been a great stroller and a … Continue reading →

Safety of Slings

If you’re a parent who keeps up with baby product news, you no doubt have seen phrases similar to the following in recent headlines: “Sling recall.” “Slings blamed for infant deaths.” “Are any baby slings safe?” Due to the recent recall of two sling models manufactured by a well-known baby product company, many parents are questioning the safety of their baby carriers. Parents who formerly were convinced of the benefits of baby wearing are now wondering if the benefits are worth the risks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 13 infant deaths have been associated with sling-style carriers over … Continue reading →

Fashion Designer Turned Stroller Designer

She’s used to designing hot outfits for Hollywood heavyweights, but now fashion designer Cynthia Rowley is aiming to please a younger set of fashionistas. The famed designer and mother of two is teaming up with the popular Graco baby company to create a limited number of strollers. Rowley has pimped your kid’s ride with a fashionable fruit design. Its official name is the Cynthia Rowley “Be Fruitful” design and it is available for $300. What do you think of that price tag? Perhaps, you’ll like it more when you find out that Rowley’s foray into the stroller design business is … Continue reading →