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Scientists are developing an infant formula designed to prevent babies from growing up fat. The controversial research aims to supplement fomula with a hormone called leptin that suppresses hunger. Studies suggest early exposure to leptin can programme the brain to prevent over-eating throughout life. Proponents remind us that leptin naturally occurs in breast milk. I'm not sure what to think. Read more here. 

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Lots of our modern moms and dads own this sleek design. So please forward this link to your friends!!

Click here to see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product.

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18, 2007 Release #07-162

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 691-8810 CPSC

Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC

Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

Infant Bouncer Seats Recalled Due to Frame Failure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Infant Bouncer Seats Units: About 1,400 Manufacturer: Oeuf LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y Hazard: The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat. Incidents/Injuries: Oeuf LLC has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Oeuf infant bouncer seats with padded canvas supported by a tubular steel frame. The canvas seat is brown with white, blue or pink stripes. A three-point safety belt is attached to the canvas. Model number 2005 is printed on the label. Sold at: Juvenile specialty stores and Web retailers nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the infant seat immediately and contact Oeuf LLC to receive a repair kit. Consumer Contact:

For additional information, contact Oeuf at (800) 691-8810 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oeufnyc.com

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We're expanding to Brooklyn! And to kick off this exciting development, our dear friend and inspiring mom Shannon O'Kelley White Rivero (and her darling Chow Baby Billie Jo) is hosting a tasting at Porchetta restaurant. The address is 241 Smith Street @ Douglass, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY. Phone number is 718.237.9100 . Please join us for an all organic gourmet baby/toddler food tasting. All you need is a bib and your children and their appetites! Porchetta will be open, so parents can order food if they're hungry, too. Directions? Take the F or G train to Bergen St. You'll get out on the corner of Smith St. Walk along Smith st. in the opposite direction of traffic just a couple of blocks to Douglass St. Porchetta is there on the corner, next to American Apparel. Spread the word!

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According to a recent article in USA Today, Alpha Moms are educated, tech-savvy, type A, multitasking, kidcentric, hands-on, and committed to mommy excellence. And here's the clincher: an Alpha Mom has money to spend and, as a leader of the pack, influences how other moms spend. Looks like we're being targeted. Click here to view the full article.

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