Recall Alert: Teether Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

by Karly WoodApril 15, 2021

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission is recalling two infant teethers due to choking hazards. Both products contain items that can become dislodged and pose a risk to small children.

Keep reading to see all the details.

PlayGro Clip Clop Infant Activity Rattles

Playgro is recalling its Clip Clop Infant Activity Rattles because the abacus ring on the horses back can come off and release the small beads, posing a choking hazard to small children.

To see if your teether is part of the recall, the affected products contain batch code number 010053 or 010082 printed on the back of the sewn-in seam label. The product package will contain UPC code 9321104011459. Currently no reports have been received of choking.

The teethers were sold at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com from Nov. 2020 through Jan. 2021 for $5.

If you have an affected product, stop using and contact Playgro for a free placement. The company can be reached at 855-775-2947 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Mon. through Fri., email at customercare@playgro.com, or online at https://us.playgro.com/ and click on the Safety Recall link located at the top of the page or https://form.jotform.com/vgadmin/PlaygroRecall to register on-line for a free replacement or for more information.

B. toys Firefly Frank Infant Teethers

Battat is voluntarily recalling its B. toys Firefly Frank Infant Teethers. It's been found that the plastic wings can detach from the body of the teether, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The teethers were sold exclusively at Target and Target.com from Jul. 2019 through Feb. 2021 for $6 to $10.

The company has received 14 reports of the wings pulling off or pieces breaking, and one report of a child choking on a part of a broken wing. If you have one of the teethers, immediately take away fro children and return to a Target store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Battat to return by mail for a full refund.

Call Battat toll-free at 844-963-2479 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. through Fri., email at recalls@battatco.com or online at www.battatco.com and click on “Recalls” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of U.S. CPSC

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Walgreens Just Debuted an Adorable New Baby Line

by Shahrzad WarkentinJanuary 27, 2020

Walgreens might be a go-to for diapers, wipes and other basic baby needs, but now you can also score some adorable baby gifts there too with the new Moon and Stars collection.

This brand new baby line features bibs and booties, plush animals with satin trimmed blankets, hooded towels with matching spa slippers, soft rattles, toys, room decor and more.

Beyond the ease of shopping for gifts at Walgreens, this stylish new baby gift line is adorable and low-cost.

The collection features gender neutral colors and detailed design items made with soft, textured fabrics.

The line is designed with safety in mind with labels like “non-toxic,” “lead-free” and “phthalate-free.”

The items in the Moon and Stars collection range in price from $4.99-$14.99 and are currently available in stores chain wide.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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We Are Every Mom in This Mom’s Viral Video about School Drop-Offs

by Erica LoopSeptember 4, 2018

Do you ever notice how it feels like it’s way too early in the day and there’s just not enough coffee in the world every time you go to drop off your kid at school?Comedian Susannah B. Lewis totally understands, and her viral school drop-off line video completely nails it. Seriously—it captures absolutely everything you’ve probably experienced or thought at least once while dropping your kids off for the day.

With millions of Facebook views and climbing, Lewis’s video has received plenty of attention—and for good reason. Lewis hits on just about every mommy-ing moment that we’ve all probably dealt with during the morning school drop-off—that is, unless you’re one of those lucky mamas that has a BFF who’s the morning carpool chauffeur. (Even so, that BFF is probably thinking these same things, too!)

In her just-under two-minute-long monologue, Lewis rattles off a hilarious line-up of what plenty of parents witness during drop-off. There’s the mom who is up, showered and has probably already fit in her daily work-out. #Goals, right?

Oh, but that’s not all. In her comic mini rant, Lewis also regales some of the other drop-off line regulars, such as the mom who is still taking pics of her kiddo walking into school even though the first day has come and gone, or the kid who can’t seem to get out of their car—as they’re tragically tangled in their massive backpack.

If you’re not yet ready for the back-to-school grind, this video is definitely for you!

—Erica Loop

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D.C.-Centric Baby Gifts to Add to the Registry

by rtguiomarFebruary 13, 2018

The best memento for new parents is an artifact that truly embodies the place where their baby was born. The DMV is chockful of businesses and entrepreneurs that reflect our areas innovative streek while producing remarkable products. So next time you’re invited to a baby shower, think about gifting the parents something DMV-centric and supporting a local artisan.

City Pillow

Naked Decor

Did you hear the baby’s nursery is D.C. themed? Get the expectant parents a D.C. Capital City themed pillow. The 18″x18” pillow comes in different colors or black and white and has the names of the various D.C. neighborhoods on it. It’s sure to generate plenty of pillow talk.

Cost: $49.95
Online: nakeddecor.com

Cool Kid Onesie

ön.us.kids

It's never too soon to start teaching your kid to be proud of who they are and where they're from. Enter these adorable onesies. Created by local parents of a newborn, the design features the word ‘love’ with the bars and stars of the D.C. flag forming the E (genius, right?!). But the best part? The design comes in grown-up sizes, too!

Cost: $23.50
Online: onuskids.com

Personalized Birth Announcements

Jill McDonald

Orange orioles and bright red cardinals, crabs or dogwoods...your state is something special. Gift the new bundle of joy, a personalized birth announcement which displays your newborn's name and birth date, and celebrates their home state’s unique features. Designed and made by talented mom and artist, Jill McDonald in Missouri, it's a relic for the proud parents with plenty of hometown pride.

Cost: $55
Online: uncommongoods.com

Every new parent needs coffee! If you’re looking for coffee from a local establishment, Compass Coffee is the place to go. Compass is fanatical about making superb coffee, from espressos to blends. Their original café and roastery is in Shaw but they have several locations in D.C. As an added bonus, it was founded by two former Marines. Oorah!

Cost: $18.95
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Baby Woven Jacquard

Houzz

Proud UVA grads becoming parents? Shower them with Cavalier love with a woven blanker by The Northwest Company. It has a sweet bear running down the field to make a touchdown! It’s made in the USA and will keep baby warm and snug.

Cost: $31.99
Online: houzz.com

Wooden State Shape Rattles

Bannor Toys

The Etsy shop, Bannor Toys, makes handmade wooden heirloom toys perfect for babies. Among their repertoire are Virginia and D.C. organic state shaped wooden baby rattles. What a great modern gift to give as a keepsake! An organic, all natural wooden rattle in the shape of your home state. As baby plays, they develop their senses of touch, sight, and sound. Bannor Toys started by accident as Jesse Bannor set out to build a few toys in her Madrid, Iowa workshop for her own children. Local parents fell in love with her creations and, before she knew it, she was getting custom orders left and right. Bannor Toys is an eco-friendly, family owned company that makes safe, durable, beautiful, and fun homemade wooden toys.

Cost: $19.99
Online: etsy.com

Nursery Art

Brilliant Critter

Kristin Rapisardi of Norfolk, VA. has a fab Etsy shop named Brilliant Critter where she sells digital prints of her original watercolors. One of her cool creations is a DC custom city print. The print comes in a number of different sizes with a custom name added on a sheet of Archival heavy weight fine art paper. Brilliant Critter is filled with Kristin’s whimsical creations and although her degrees are in Graphic Arts and Marketing, her love of painting is her passion.

Cost: $12
Online: etsy.com

Do you have any other cool D.C. themed baby gift ideas? Tell us in the comments below.

—Guiomar Ochoa

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7 NYC Toy Stores You Need to Visit This Season (And What to Buy!)

by Yuliya GeikhmanNovember 5, 2016

Sure, doing all of your holiday shopping on Amazon is convenient. You don’t have to leave home and you can find almost anything. But NYC’s full of fabulous indie kid shops, where they know what is truly hot this year. We spoke with the top toy stores around town to find out what items are flying off the shelves. Some are obvious — Pokemon trading cards, anyone?— others might not be on your radar. But all of them are sure to bring some cheer. Flip through to discover what the cool kids are getting this season.

Piccolini: Lite-Brites

Searching for that extra special gift for baby’s first christmas? This charming boutique on Mott Street is your go-to store. It peddles a selection of New York City-themed onesies as well as unique rattles, plush toys and books. And for children ages two and up, there are arts and craft kits, cars and trains, as well as building and learning sets.

Holiday sales at Piccolini are revealing that Lite-Brites are back in vogue. The timeless classic includes a removable storage tray, six reusable templates and tons of different shaped pegs to keep little ones occupied. For the toothless set, the shop’s signature Hot Dog Pretzel NY onesie has been a huge hit and frequently sells out.

Piccolini
167 Mott St
Little Italy
212-775-1118
Online: piccolininyc.com

photo: Alexandra Z. via Yelp

What toy is all the rage at your local store? Tell us in the comments below!

–Michelle McIvor Cohen

New in Town: A Genius Store for Baby Gear

by Kelly AiglonOctober 2, 2014

Say “hello” to Chicago’s newest children’s boutique. Better yet, give it a big smile and friendly “coo.” Catbird Baby has opened in Lincoln Square. The local designer of high quality carriers now has a showroom of its own. Its mission? Helping you keep your little bundle safe and secure — while looking stylish, in the process.

Why You’ll Love It
Owner Beth Leistensnider is a certified babywearing expert and started Catbird Baby more than 10 years ago. Up until now, you could buy the line of carriers online and at select retailers — but this is the first shop that’s all her own. It’s a small, welcoming space, with room for fittings and consultations, plus a window-side display of all of the products. With two styles of Catbird Baby carriers up for grabs, plus a curated selection of slings and wraps from other makers, it’s a much different experience than browsing a big-box store: You know everything has been tested and loved, and the designer herself is on hand to walk you through the process.

Carriers and slings come in an array of colors and patterns, and are meant to touch, feel and try on. Because of the personal attention Beth gives each client, store hours are currently by appointment only. It’s not just newly minted parents that can benefit from a visit here; the carriers fit toddlers, too. So if you want to switch to something new in babywearing — for example, an Asian-inspired wrap-and-tie carrier that you can wear in front or back — this is the place to do it.

The Personal Touch
Moms should get fitted for baby carriers, just as they should get fitted for bras, says Beth. A little cinch here or adjustment there could save your back and make the load seem ever-so lightweight. With this in mind, Beth spends about an hour doing consultations to help shoppers find their ideal carrier. It starts with discussing a mom’s lifestyle — will she be using the carrier on the go all day, just here and there, or mostly for bonding? What are her style preferences? Once Beth understands a shopper’s needs, she directs them to styles they might like and teaches them how to adjust it to their body type. In addition to the Catbird Baby carriers (the Pikkolo buckle carrier and Mei Tai wrap-and-tie), there are wraps by Babylonia and slings from Sakura Bloom.

Other Goodies on Hand
While you’re there, check out other finds like teethers, rattles and toys. There are gift items, too, including stylish breastfeeding scarves from Itzy Ritzy, Baby Legs legwarmers and Chewbeads necklaces. You can also trick out your carrier with all-fleece winter-weather covers. Or, pick up a carry-all tote in one of the same fun patterns as the carriers (these make great schoolbags for older kids).

It’s always great to see an independent designer open up her own shop — and this one doesn’t disappoint. Welcome, Catbird Baby!

Catbird Baby
4822 N. Damen Ave.
Lincoln Square
773-922-6570
Hours by appointment only; call or email info@catbirdbaby.com
Online: catbirdbaby.com

Are you into babywearing? Let us know in the Comments below!

— Kelly Aiglon

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