Posts filed under 'child safety'
What the F?!?
Most everyone I know sleeps with their baby in the bed but, despite the King Size of ours, I’m kinda scared about the abuse the baby may receive. Dad can be down for 9-10 hours in a row and have the most efficient, lovely beauty sleeps – but as for what mom may feel lying next to him….that’s another story.
First, he talks in his sleep. Enough to wake you up and perk up your ears for interesting details…but it’s mostly inanities and a few lines here and there that give no real-world clues or insights. Next, he’s a blanket stealer. If I get to cover half of my body vertically with just the sheet I consider it lucky. And indeed, lucky we live Hawaii or I’d be freezing my tokhes (tush) off.
This morning though he stole my pillow – that was the last straw! He already has two of his own mind you, but he stole my king sized, which is the closest thing I have to a body pillow – and is absolutely required for any decent maternity rest in these final weeks. I awoke, panicked, looking for it, and there he was nuzzled in a big ball of sheet, blanket and pillows – as if he was pregnant. I slid my big pillow out from under him, so I could try to fall back asleep (if writing this at 4 am is any sign of how well that worked out), and his response was to yell “What the F*ck!”. Yes, sir, what the F*CK already!
I haven’t even touched on the elbow to the face move which unbelievably has not yet produced a black eye but obviously the baby will have to sleep on the outside of me where I can better protect him. Now if we could only afford a co-sleeper so I could really keep him safe.
p.s. I finally went back for a couple xtra hours of sleep early AM and awoke to a very realistic dream – where I was massaging my guy’s legs and feet because they were sore! Can you imagine? I’ve gotten one foot rub every month or two during this pregnancy (that usually lasts a distracted minute — and yes, gets filed under the ‘why bother’ category) and here I am, working my arse off in my sleep rubbing him because HE is sore! Oy vey!!!!
Add comment October 21, 2008
Baby Item Recall
It’s amazing how many baby products get recalled; you look online and the list is endless. Many of these products are those toys from lead paint-lovin’ China. That can easily be solved by a parent going out of their way to look for organic, non-toxic, toys made out of natural materials. You may not have a specialized store carrying such inventory near you, but there are certainly many online.
The scary baby products are the ones that are supposed to keep your kid safe, but may just give you a false sense of security. I’ll be updated this list as needed, but it’s good to check in to these sites now and again just to be sure you are not allowing defective, toxic or otherwise dangerous products into your child’s life. And remember, it’s always best to register items, such as cribs, car seats/child restraints, strollers, etc. so that if there is a recall you are notified.
Safer Car / Child Restraint Recalls by Manufacturer (a good way to check each company’s history)
US Consumer Product Safety (Toys)
Also worth a check, sites/organizations dedicated to advocacy and education regarding children’s product safety:
Add comment July 28, 2008
