Monthly Archives: August 2005

I just found this post from another blogger. The folks at the Mamatoto Project made 3 videos for parents who might need to carry newborns, infants and/or toddlers to keep them safe from the hurricane debris. Here are the direct … Continue reading →

Marnie, our neighbor and Arianna’s surrogate grandma, brought a little chair over for Arianna yesterday. You would think Arianna was a queen and that chair was her throne! She immediately put it into her playhouse and sat down. Then, she … Continue reading →

Okay, I don’t like to advocate the purchase of more plastic toys, but Arianna received a special present for her birthday last month for Papa. You can see the picture at: http://www.thrivingbabies.com/Images/playhouse.jpg Arianna loves it. She runs outside after breakfast … Continue reading →

Now here’s an example of a RESPONSIBLE baby carrier manufacturer. Kudos to you, Darien, for attending to this safety concern quickly! If you know anyone who has recently purchased a Zolowear sling, please share this info with them. Rebecca From: … Continue reading →

I found this article accidentally when I was trying to research a new baby carrier called the Hip daddy. I was shocked to find that there are strollers that cost $700+ on the market and PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY BUYING THEM!! … Continue reading →

I just received a post from my sister-in-law, Carmen, that made my day. She actually went out and bought my e-book, even though I sent her the first draft for free. Then she told me how wonderful she thought it … Continue reading →

Baby Bjorn Active carriers were recalled last year because the buckles could spring loose allowing the baby to fall. The company recalled the product after discovering this. Five years ago Baby Bjorn learned that many babies were becoming severely injured. … Continue reading →

I was reading the fall line-up in TV Guide this week and found the most interesting article on toddler TV ( a full 21 pages were devoted to kids’ shows alone). As I have said before, we are just too … Continue reading →

Andrew’s dad and step-mom were visiting us this week. We took Arianna to the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY and she had a blast (so did we). She shopped her heart out in the grocery store, rode the Mr. Roger’s … Continue reading →

I have sold 4 books since Sunday and I am so pleased with the wonderful responses I am getting about the Thriving Babies book on babywearing and baby carriers. I was so nervous to put the book out there, because … Continue reading →