Archive for the ‘News and Information’ Category
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Oct
Sharing the love – your Labor Day advice
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Tips & Tricks
This past Labor Day we asked you all to give us your personal “Labor Day” advice. We were inundated with great responses and it took a while to figure out the best way to compile it all. Eventually, we decided to organize the tips by the three stages of labor – before, during and after…. read more!
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26
Jul
Maclaren introduces redesigned frame
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Strollers
Maclaren is currently rolling out (haha) a “next generation” stroller frame with a redesigned hinge mechanism. The new design features a circular pivoting hinge and totally eliminates any risk of pinching during folding and unfolding. My sources at Maclaren USA tell me this new hinge has been in the works for several years and is… read more!
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27
May
10 Best iPhone Apps for Babies
Categories: Baby, News and Information
Yes, I know. I have a whole store filled with toys, so why is my toddler playing with my iPhone? It’s worse than that. When I upgraded last year to the new iPhone 3Gs, my son actually inherited a (deactivated) iPhone of his own. But that thing has been a life saver, and I’m not… read more!
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11
May
Mini-ABC Wrap Up
Categories: Car Seats, New Products, News and Information, Nursing & Feeding, Strollers, Travels & Trade Shows
Last week, I made a quick trip to Louisville, KY to take a look at the ABC Kids Spring Conference. This is the second year that ABC, who produces the massive juvenile industry show each Fall, has mounted this event. It’s a small show, especially compared to the behemoth in Las Vegas, but it’s only… read more!
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28
Apr
Consumer Reports vs. Valco
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Strollers
Last week, Consumer Reports published a report calling the Valco Trimode stroller a “Safety Risk.” I have a history of skepticism with regards to similar claims Consumer Reports has made about other products, but in this case they appear to have done a little more homework. The issue here is the bumper bar. There is… read more!
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14
Sep
Bugaboo partners with (RED)
Categories: ABC Show 2009, Baby, Mommy Gear, News and Information, Strollers, Travels & Trade Shows
Earlier this summer, our account manager at Bugaboo asked to come to Boston to meet with us to deliver some exciting news in person. Must be a new stroller, we guessed. A double? We were hopeful – even more so when we had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the meeting started – but she… read more!
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3
Sep
Orbit gets thumbs-up from NHTSA
Categories: Baby, Car Seats, News and Information
We just received a letter from Joseph Hei, CEO and Co-founder of Orbit Baby. After last week’s debacle with Consumer Reports, Orbit went straight to the NHTSA and asked them to test the seat. Small wonder, it passed with flying colors. Consumer Reports continued to defend their testing, but public opinion online has been widespread… read more!
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21
Aug
Mountain Buggy production moving to China
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Strollers
It’s hardly a surprise, but a big disappointment nonetheless. According to an article from a New Zealand media outlet, phil&teds has made the decision to move Mountain Buggy production from New Zealand to China. But I’ve never met a Chinese-made stroller that comes close to the solid, sturdy feel of the Mountain Buggy. When our… read more!
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9
Jul
Radian car seat proves its metal
Categories: Baby, Car Seats, News and Information
Last week, a parking garage in Atlanta partially collapsed, destroying nearly 40 of the 1600 cars parked in the garage. One of these cars belonged to Sarah Maglione, a mom from Atlanta. Her SUV was parked on the second level of the garage, with her Radian 65 car seat installed in the back passenger seat…. read more!
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