Posts Tagged ‘Yikes’
Graco Recalls “Unstable” High Chairs
Mar 18, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: Recalls, Yikes
Yet another scary recall: Graco just announced that it’s recalling 1.2 million Harmony high chairs because of stability issues. And by “stability issues,” they mean “tip over unexpectedly.”
Funny/Disturbing Baby Picture: Pantry-monium
Feb 1, 2010 | Filed Under: Funny Baby Pictures,Other Photos | Tags: Trouble with a Capital "Uh-oh", Yikes

“JIM!!! The babies have broken into the pantry where we keep the power tools and motor oil… Quick! Grab the camera!”
Infant Car Seats Recalled Due to Loose Handle, Falling Babies
Dec 18, 2009 | Filed Under: Babies,In the News,Kids | Tags: Recalls, Yikes
Yet another one of my parental nightmares come true: About 447,000 infant car seat carriers, including some branded with Eddie Bauer and Disney logos, have been recalled after dozens of reports of the handle coming loose.
The “Yikes!” Report: Maclaren Recalls One Million Strollers
Nov 9, 2009 | Filed Under: Featured,In the News | Tags: Recalls, Strollers, Yikes

"Oh, crap."
Hey, parents — if you have a Maclaren stroller, you’re going to want to mute that “Two and a Half Men” rerun on the TV and pay full attention to this story. Yes! I have something important to share for once!
British stroller maker Maclaren and the Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling approximately 1 million strollers after the company received a dozen reports of children’s fingertips getting amputated by a hinge on the strollers.
Baby Math with Mr. Candy: DC Isn’t the Only Place with a Budget Crunch
Aug 4, 2009 | Filed Under: Candy's Column,Featured,Mr. Candy | Tags: Baby Math, Finance, Mr. Candy, Yikes
Baby Math
With Mr. Candy
Not being the creative one in the family, I could never hope to capture in words the joy and happiness I experienced when I first saw Skylar. The love I feel in my heart is indescribable. However, as the “economical” one in the family (some less “economical” would say “cheap”), I am unfortunately fully capable of calculating the cost of Skylar. Even though she’s of course priceless, the pain I feel in my wallet is all too calculable.
















