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I just received this email from Amazon. I swear, can ANY company put out a product that doesn’t require a recall. I’ll have to go get the codes off the seat tomorrow when I can see and order the fix.

Greetings from Amazon.com.

We have recently learned that Britax, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is voluntarily recalling certain Frontier Child Restraint Systems. Our records indicate that you have purchased one of the Frontier child restraint systems listed in this recall through the Amazon.com website and are therefore affected by this recall.

The recall involves models E9L54E7 (Frontier Red Rock), E9L54H6 (Frontier Rushmore), E9L54H7 (Frontier Pink Sky), E9L54M6 (Frontier Canyon), and E9L5490 (Frontier Sahara), manufactured between April 1 and September 18, 2008.

These items were sold between April 1st and December 15th, 2008 and are being recalled because if the harness straps are repeatedly loosened one strap at a time, then the harness strap(s) may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat. If this condition occurs, the child may not be properly restrained, and in the event of a vehicle crash there could be an increased risk of injury.

Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled restraint systems immediately, and register for a free repair kit at www.frontierrecall.com. For more information, you may also call Britax 1-800-683-2045.

You may also find additional details about the recall in the NHTSA bulletin at: www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=08C010000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true.

If you purchased this item as a gift for someone, please notify the recipient immediately and provide them with the information in the NHTSA bulletin concerning these safety issues

is going on this week! Check out babycheapskate.com for more information on the *best* deal, etc. If you find a killer price on a Frontier (less than $249) let me know, would ya! That’s the seat I’m upgrading Anthony to.

I’m trying to be better about using reusable totes instead of paper or plastic bags. One of the biggest challenges is the initial expense of the re-usable totes, although the grocery stores offer ones for $1 around here and I’ve picked up a few free ones along the way too. I’m adding another one to my stable from Nature’s Bounty. To get a free reusable tote bag from Nature’s Bounty Health Supplements go here. Create a better planet for your little ones

Here’s a funny and very true article/Q&A on how to tell if you a stroller addict. I’m part of several boards and can tell how accurate this is. Personally, I struggle with the desire to obtain more strollers but so far am keeping it in check. Now diaper bags is a whole ‘nother story!

(Exerpt)

“Do you hide your thoughts and behavior from your significant others and loved ones?

Do you disguise your roving eye from your friends and family? Do you ever pretend your stroller is broken or sabotage them in order to justify purchasing a new stroller?

If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, then chances are you are a stroller addict like me.”

Reusablebags.com is currently offering free shipping for orders over $50 for the month of September. So now is the time to order some SIGGS and Kleen Kanteens for the kids and adults in your life. We have both and love using them! Use coupon code f70838 for an extra 20% off.

Well the title just about says it all. It’s an invitation only website, so if you are interested please use my email address as a referral - cassie @ nouturn dot com (no spaces of course). I’d greatly appreciate it!

Here’s the complete article link

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2008
Release #08-377 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 242-5676
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration
Hazard
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: Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers (an additional 425 e3 Twin Buggy Strollers were recalled on May 5, 2006)

Units: About 44,000

Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Hazard: The stroller’s hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers

Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller’s hinge locking mechanism.

Description: The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.

Sold at: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regallager.com

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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC’s web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

I’ve been on a quest recently to find rechargable batteries. Not only does it kill me to always be buying the little buggers for almost every toy we own. Ya know the $$ but also the environmental impact! We do not have a place locally to recycle regular batteries (if they are even recyclable….not sure on that one.) so they wind up getting tossed in the trash. I’ve recently come across batteries made by Sanyo that are AA and AAA, with adapters for the C and Ds! While most of our toys require AA batteries, Vincent’s swings use C and D batteries so why not get re-chargable ones. Check out their website for more info or go directly to Amazon.com! The rave reviews on Amazon’s site is the final icing on the cake for me. I’ll post a review on them after I receive them.

Ok so I had to do birthday favor bags for Anthony’s 2nd birthday. But only because my girlfriend reminded me. Duh! Thanks Jody!!

I took advantage of the sales they’ve had recently and spent about $5 per “bag”. Yes, that is a steep price but since I only had to make 4 of them (one being Anthony’s) I was ok with doing it. So now you are dying to know what is in them aren’t you??

Well…..first I didn’t use a bag. Why be wasteful, right? Instead I bought pencil cases at Target a couple of weeks ago - blue for the boys and pink for the girls. I then wrote their name on the top of the box so they feel super special. My mom had the brilliant idea of using a sharpie instead of painting it on, which was my first thought. Thanks mom! Thank god for other people and their brains

So now the filler:

• a box of Crayola crayons for 22 cents
• a box of primary colored modeling clay for $1
• 2-3 sheets of stickers ($1 per package but some packages had 2 in there and were broken up)
• a box of Crayola colored pencils for 88 cents
• a package of Crayola model magic (bought a package of 6 for 6.99 and had 2 left over for Ant to play with)

If Anthony is any judge than the other kids will love it! And for the icing on the cake, they’ll get to take a balloon home too.

Originally submitted at One Step Ahead

These shoes have a snugger fit than others in our collection. Please be sure to find the perfect size with our printable Shoe Sizing Chart

Easy-On Leather Sandal

Perfect for Chunky Feet

By Blogginmomma.com from Bradenton, FL on 8/13/2008

4out of 5

Sizing: Feels true to size

Width: Feels true to width

Pros: Comfortable

Best Uses: Going Out, Everyday Wear

Describe Yourself: Casual

I bought the light colored ones and unfortunately they are borderline too small for my darling but that is only because of the size I ordered, not the products fault. I like that you can adjust the fit for their feet with the velcro strap over the foot itself and the back strap around their ankle. These work really well for chunky feet! The pink interior seem a little girly to me for a boy but that is a minor complaint since their foot basically covers it.

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