Posts Tagged ‘Yikes’

Graco Recalls “Unstable” High Chairs

Mar 18, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News | Tags: ,

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.”

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Funny/Disturbing Baby Picture: Pantry-monium

Feb 1, 2010 | Filed Under: Funny Baby Pictures,Other Photos | Tags: ,

“JIM!!!  The babies have broken into the pantry where we keep the power tools and motor oil…  Quick!  Grab the camera!”

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Infant Car Seats Recalled Due to Loose Handle, Falling Babies

Dec 18, 2009 | Filed Under: Babies,In the News,Kids | Tags: ,

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.

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The “Yikes!” Report: Maclaren Recalls One Million Strollers

Nov 9, 2009 | Filed Under: Featured,In the News | Tags: , ,

"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.

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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
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.

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