Archives for September 2009

Recall-Prone Mattel Skates By Third-Party Toy Testing

Mattel. The name is no longer only synonymous with Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket. Now when you hear "Mattel", it's flashback time: to lead-laden, choketastic toys. When the Consumer Products Safety Commission was charged with implementing the new CPSIA, designed to make … [Read more...]

Stranger Slaps Toddler to "Shut her up!"

In a Walmart in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, a man walked up to Sonya Mathews, whose 2-year-old daughter was crying in the store. He uttered those classic words: If you don't shut that baby up, I will shut her up for you. A couple aisles over, he made "good" on his word and … [Read more...]

Win a Neogreene Laptop Sleeve and Water Bottle Tote

Thanks to all who entered-this contest is now closed! Do you know that Neoprene- that black stretchy material that goes into wetsuits, laptop sleeves, and knee braces, and which encases much of the gear we use to carry our electronics, water bottles, and lunch bags- is quite … [Read more...]

"S" is for "Swine Flu": Elmo Battles H1N1

Think that lovable, furry ol' Elmo couldn't get any sweeter? Well, now he's using his helping hands by reminding kids to wash theirs in an effort to fight swine flu. A new ad campaign, sponsored by three government agencies, will feature Elmo and Gordon teaming up. They'll … [Read more...]

Labor Drugs Hinder Breastfeeding Efforts

Have you ever heard, "I couldn't breastfeed"? I sure have. Some women simply can't. They're a rare bunch, accounting for only a small percentage of mothers overall, approximately 3 to 6 million women worldwide. Those of us who believe in natural processes, like breastfeeding and … [Read more...]